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APRIL 5, 2024

Share Predictive maintenance minimizes machine downtime while extending life and reducing costs but requires data about their health and activity. This blog is about the machine data collection process. It discusses the types of machine data acquired, how a system operates and how it can be used.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Share The level of increasingly sophisticated analysis made possible by machine learning algorithms and AI has been gradually improving maintenance standards across the industry as a whole. Machine learning is no longer a far-fetched dream but a reality for manufacturing. Let’s dive in!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Share Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the world of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), improving all aspects of manufacturing from predictive maintenance solutions to vital operations technologies. Thanks to the integration of AI and IIoT technologies, machines can now predict impending failures with remarkable accuracy.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Share Machine maintenance is an expense that eats into margins. This blog explores the value of adopting this strategy, what’s involved in implementation and the benefits to be expected. Efficient lubrication minimizes wear and heat build-up at friction points, and regular greasing and oil changes are part of the maintenance schedules.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

That’s the heart of what a virtual factory is: a digital twin of your manufacturing operations. Digital twin technologies are central in these types of setups, since they combine machine data with environmental elements, allowing for advanced analytics that inform business-critical decisions.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It’s an environment that demands precision, speed and efficiency. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” In many cases, production volumes are high, and operations are automated to drive down costs and reduce product variation. A high-tech factory challenges the maintenance function.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Manufacturers have a lot riding on their ability to keep their systems functioning smoothly, which is why so many of them have invested in machine health monitoring. Read on to learn more about the machine health monitoring trends that are expected to shape the industry in 2024. technologies. billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.3%

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This metric — commonly referred to as MTBF — is a frequently used reliability indicator, measuring the average amount of time that a piece of equipment is operational (uptime) before it requires intervention in the form of repair or replacement. 1200 hours of uptime / 6 failures The calculation gives an MTBF of 200 hours.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Their uses include improved process control, detection of sensor problems, and operation of digital twins. This blog introduces soft sensor technology so readers can consider how and where they should be used. Soft sensors have a different role to that of machine monitoring sensors. What are soft sensors?

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MARCH 21, 2023

is increasingly commonplace in manufacturing, with one subset in particular gaining a strong foothold: machine learning. As manufacturers look for more innovative ways to increase stability, resiliency, responsiveness and, as always, efficiency and profit margins, machine learning and manufacturing are proving to be a natural fit.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is an effective way to meet this need, providing operational oversight and communication while integrating seamlessly with both enterprise-and process-level systems. Operating as a data collection, analysis and management platform, the MES leverages Industry 4.0 How does an MES work?

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

AI’s ability to analyze and process vast amounts of data is helping industries streamline operations, improve efficiency and maintain optimal asset conditions. Through advanced AI and machine learning algorithms potential equipment failures can be forecasted before they occur.

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MAY 15, 2023

An excess of particulate matter might indicate that equipment is operating out of spec and requires maintenance, for example, in machining applications where excess dust is generated. We focus on the most productive ways to add value to your operations, allowing you to keep your focus on your core capabilities.

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MARCH 8, 2024

Share Manufacturers, from those in the continuous process industries to discrete parts and batch production, are increasingly reliant on sensors and sensor data for safety, efficiency and quality. How do engineering, operations and maintenance functions achieve this when the volume is growing exponentially? What is sensor data?

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These sectors want automation to be smarter, faster, more efficient, and, importantly, more accessible. Machine vision and learning have been built into robots for many years. Elsewhere, robots today use vision and machine learning to navigate autonomously without guidance to transport items efficiently around the factory or warehouse.

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Infinite Uptime

JUNE 16, 2022

aims to bring operational excellence by introducing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to the industries and factories. It allows machine health monitoring using IIoT, streamlining the process and increasing efficiency. In this blog, we’ll share why IIoT machine monitoring is useful and how it can help you?

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Share Manufacturers typically operate in very competitive spaces. Continuous pressure comes with the territory — there’s an ongoing need to improve processes, boost efficiency, meet production deadlines and increase margins. Leveraging such efficiencies is one of the roles of the modern maintenance team.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Share Plant documentation has long been a requirement for manufacturers, not only from a regulatory and compliance standpoint but also to support consistency, continuity and quality in operations and processes. By following these steps, the facility can help ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with regulations and requirements.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

Share When machines were run by operators, often, the first warning of an impending problem was when they heard an unusual sound, felt a strange vibration, or smelled an unfamiliar odor. It’s applied to pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors and anywhere else vibration signatures remain stable during normal operation.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Clearly, maintenance has a big role to play if the aircraft part manufacturing industry is to satisfy the demand from aircraft operators and air travelers. This blog reviews the maintenance challenges in aircraft part manufacturing. The result is operations-wide improvement rather than small local gains.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 20, 2024

Optimizing the production plan, which takes into account the manufacturing process from raw materials to finished goods, can enhance a company’s operational efficiency, cost savings, and customer satisfaction. In this blog, we'll explore several strategies and practices to consider.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this guide, we’re going to dive into how AI and machine learning inventory management are defining the future of spare parts management. In this section, we’ll look at how AI helps in optimizing inventory levels, improves cost of goods sold (COGS), streamlines warehouse operations and “fine tunes” lead times to meet customer demands.

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JULY 7, 2023

Lights-out manufacturing — sometimes also called the dark factory, or dark manufacturing — refers to the idea of fully automated production without the on-site presence or intervention of human workers, with the name derived from the assumption that automated equipment does not need the lights on in order to operate.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This accolade recognizes Augury’s exceptional business performance, customer-centric approach, and state-of-the-art AI-powered analytics technologies—all of which redefine machine, process, and production health benchmarks. accuracy based on over 300 million monitored machine hours.

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MARCH 31, 2023

Here, we will examine what operational net zero means, how manufacturers are on the road to achieving that goal, and what you can do to take your own steps toward green manufacturing and a carbon neutral factory. Net zero manufacturing is one such consideration, as a strategy focused on zero net carbon emissions.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ways AI is used in additive manufacturing With the introduction of artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing is seeing unprecedented gains in design innovation, quality control, production efficiency and more — and is also making ever-greater contributions to operations throughout the facility, including maintenance.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

These include: Machine maintenance: AI can make a major impact on maintenance processes throughout the organization, and AI in predictive maintenance is likely the area that can yield the greatest benefit. This helps to fine-tune equipment to ensure optimal operation and maximum output at peak quality.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Connected industrial sensors are playing a bigger role than ever for innovative, forward-looking manufacturers focused on maximizing efficiency, performance, output and safety. Equipment sensors are used to monitor machine performance more directly, and include vibration sensors, amperage sensors and power consumption sensors.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sustainability in production means looking at the environmental impact of your product, processes and operations. For production facilities, sustainability can come from your supply chain and logistics partners, but the best-case scenario is to change your manufacturing and maintenance operations.

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MARCH 15, 2023

represents the initial Industrial Revolution — the first meaningful use of technology and machinery to drive efficiency in production. incorporated steam- and water-powered machines to replace human labor and achieve production results that would either be impossible otherwise, or prohibitively time- and labor-intensive. Industry 5.0

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Supply chain and logistics are two of the most critical components in manufacturing facility efficiency, cost control, reliability and overall effectiveness in meeting customer requirements. enabling constant, real-time data collection and communication with other machines, as well as centralized data and analytics repositories.

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MARCH 21, 2023

Here, we will examine the types of reactive maintenance, when they may be appropriate to use and how other types of maintenance can provide more effective and efficient results. All of this adds up to a shorter equipment lifespan and more frequent major investments in replacement machines. What is reactive maintenance?

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this blog, we’ll examine the change that’s underway and the key technologies driving it. Variation leads to scrap, and machine breakdowns result in delivery delays and higher-than-expected costs. Today machines can be outfitted with a host of sensors to report on every aspect of their health.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Boost operational efficiency. Automation is one of the most effective ways to immediately increase operational efficiency, increasing throughput and productivity while getting the most out of resources and energy usage. Ways to “go green” in manufacturing. Natural resource conservation engagements.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Sooner rather than later, we should begin to see a payoff in accelerated manufacturing efficiency. Here are a few manufacturing advancements that will have a profound impact on efficiency. Machine sensors have been around for nearly thirty years, but are just now becoming more prominent due to lowered costs. View all resources.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If critical machinery is suddenly operating at half capacity — or not at all — the results could range from production slowdowns to complete functional failures. By assessing current machine performance against baseline data, AI tools can pinpoint small reductions in efficiency that may suggest the need for maintenance.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 , is revolutionising the way businesses operate and compete according to an article from ECI solutions. In this blog post, we will explore these technologies in detail and discuss how they can benefit you as a business owner, and your decision-making team. Industry 4.0

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