Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The newest line of Mitsubishi fiber lasers is the only in the industry with a single source for service and support. The ASTES4 Skyway High Speed laser sorting system is a solution for fabricators facing worker shortages and bottlenecks resulting from the increased productivity of higher-volume fiber lasers.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Automation Robotics 98

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Source (All images) | APSX As moldmakers face increasing pressures to deliver faster and more cost-effective solutions, integrating 3D printing (3DP), machining and desktop injection molding into the process can offer significant advantages for both novice and advanced moldmakers. A mold produced on a desktop resin 3D printer.

3D printing 52

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Bottleneck 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 15, 2023

Reduce this waste area through two key steps: Source-based quality control : Implement procedures at each manufacturing stage that integrate quality control to avoid wasted time on correcting a defect and assign quality control and reporting at the source. Inventory (Excess) Excess inventory may be a result of overproduction (i.e.,

Form 86

Form Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Bottleneck 86

Control Engineering

APRIL 6, 2023

This next generation of digitization is being led by a first-of-its-kind simulation technology, which iterates trillions of “what if” scenarios to help unblock potential bottlenecks for a global workforce and allow organizations to gain deeper visibility into their operations.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Bottleneck Sourcing Function 64

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

With new technologies, materials, and post processing capabilities making their entrance into the industry, it’s important to validate end-use functionality. All parts require an appropriate six-digit source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) code and exist in a digital repository for information sharing and tracking.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 18, 2024

This expansive coverage relies on community-driven insights, local expert knowledge, and traditional data sources such as field surveys and satellite imagery. It enables real-time navigation adjustments and provides a foundational dataset for predicting traffic flow, identifying bottlenecks, and planning future road network improvements.

Automation 64

Automation Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Automotive 64

Foley

MARCH 10, 2023

Natural Language Processing: Generative AI models can be used to automate customer service and support functions in manufacturing. Supply Chain Management: Generative AI models can be used to analyze data from multiple sources, including suppliers, logistics providers, and retailers, to optimize supply chain operations.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

MAY 12, 2023

Electrification Electrification of the factory and the use of mixed energy sources such as renewables to reduce dependence on fossil fuels is driving a three-fold increase in energy demand. The root of trust is a set of related security functions that control the cryptographic process in the devices as a largely separate computing unit.

Agile manufacturing 64

Agile manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Automation Bottleneck 64

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Today, Siemens announced major new functionalities for the Industrial Copilot and added thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering as global customer. Machine downtime can be significantly reduced, production bottlenecks can be resolved faster, and shift handovers will work more efficiently.

Automation 52

Automation Electronics Bottleneck Function 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 12, 2023

We can improve throughput and eliminate the X-ray as a bottleneck by assessing which parts are at risk to fail and apply testing resources appropriately. Where testing is a bottleneck, this also increases overall throughput of the production line. It is not a ‘magic’ function but rather a way of working.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 18, 2023

“For example, when we were developing an ICU trolley for a hospital, we had ongoing engagement with the customer to understand their requirements, including the dimensions and functionality. Some are investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to reduce their carbon footprint.

Prototype  98

Prototype  Lean manufacturing Bottleneck Manufacturing 98

i4.0 today

JANUARY 13, 2023

For example, a transparent supply chain could help spot constraints in global shipments and enable the early identification of supply chain bottlenecks. In addition, AI could help inform the steps needed to clear them or plan for alternative sources or logistics. Embracing Open Technologies and Cloud .

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Bottleneck Value chain 52

Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Simulation-Driven Design Despite Finite Element Method (FEM) software being commercially available for half a century, the key bottleneck in development is still the transformation of a CAD design into a simulation model. But it can also mean stopping a well-functioning machine even if there’s nothing currently wrong.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Bottleneck Electronics Logistics 52

Factory Worx

MAY 11, 2022

Manufacturing dashboards have been around for decades, but their functionality was not as advanced as it is now. You can see what's functioning and what isn't and where the bottlenecks are. They can connect data from various sources (including ERP, MES, automation systems, and even Excel files) into a cloud repository.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Digital manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Anycubic Unveils Kobra Series and Anycubic Photon M3 Series of 3D Printers: Anycubic announced its Anycubic Kobra series and Anycubic Photon M3 series of 3D printers, featuring leading-edge Anycubic LeviQ auto bed leveling technology and Anycubic LighTurbo matrix light source.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Composites 98

E&T

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Cupertino’s new timepiece has a titanium case, submerged dive computer functionality to a depth of 100m (with the software due to launch as this article went to press), dual-frequency GPS for precise location, and dedicated bands for whether you are a hiker, a runner or a diver. Repairs must be undertaken very carefully. Image credit: Apple.

Bottleneck 40

Bottleneck Supply Chain Function Sourcing 40

i4.0 today

JUNE 29, 2023

Identifying bottlenecks by closely analysing the production workflow helps companies take proactive measures to resolve them, using methods such as reorganising workstations, redistributing tasks or implementing automation technologies. Embrace renewable energy Consider integrating renewable energy sources into the manufacturing facility.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Smart manufacturing Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

Future releases may identify bottlenecks in supply chain and manufacturing issues, so vendors can understand how far in advance they may need to place orders or how to reshape or reshuffle the mix of products they are ordering. Modules and functionalities of the digital collaboration tool will help improve transparency in the short term.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Function Electronics 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Data-driven insights: Workflow bottlenecks and best practices can be identified to streamline operations and increase efficiencies in internal processes. These benefits are part and parcel to provider sales and marketing pitches today and should be expected of nearly any cloud communications services investment.

Compliance 59

Compliance Logistics Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck 59

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

New technology functions for the Siemens Sinumerik One computer numerical control (CNC) simplify operation and increase productivity. The Y-turning and Advanced Rapid Movement functions provide greater machine tool productivity and up to 10% faster machining. The function can be implemented in tandem with the machine builder.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Function 3D printing Additive manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Bottlenecks, however, have slowed down progress. A recent industry brief referred to the current situation as the “innovation conundrum,” and the situation exists because the value of 5G depends on the diversity of open-source, multi-vendor, best-of-breed technology to enable network and business composability.

Automation 52

Automation Value chain Function Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Now versus the future: Four changes in industrial automation innovation Changing demands, such as evolving a medicine to help a specific human, or other product designs intended for a specific set of functions, are changing how innovative automation is applied, Perducat said. Resources and sustainability for industry.

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Robotics 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As the AAS contains all of the information and functionalities of an asset, it acts as a link between I4.0 Conventional safety concepts do not consider the sources and effects of cyber threats that could create new hazards. objects, allowing for the use of many different communication channels and applications.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Value chain Smart manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 23, 2023

Clean Air fume extraction MIG guns, which reduce smoke at the source, also will be featured by Bernard. Live arc demonstrations of the next-generation Warrior® Edge, a 500A multi-process pulsing power source paired with the RobustFeed Edge wire feeder. The unit can also be remotely controlled for on demand extractions.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

High-Vacuum Source Capture Systems are one solution to combat the welder shortage. It combines the functionalities of both traditional vacuum and rooftop dust collector units into a compact 2-in-1 floor level unit with only minimal ducting, as compared to traditional systems. Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc. Switch, status light.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Fit 52

E&T

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Qiskit is IBM’s open-source software development kit. Not just that, quantum computers are based on quantum mechanics and quantum uncertainty, which can be used functionally. In simple terms, quantum teleportation happens when quantum information is transferred from source to destination through entangled states.

Electronics 103

Electronics Bottleneck Sourcing Fit 103

Breathe Technologies

MAY 13, 2021

For companies looking to get an edge over competition by utilising disparate data sources, WES can provide real time operations view to anticipate future opportunities and challenges. WES offers businesses a cost effective way to bring advanced or missing functionality that may be missing in their warehouse. Benefits of using a WES.

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck Supply Chain 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 2, 2024

Source (All Images) | Dynamic Tool Corp. The Evolution of an Enterprise A long track record of success in the delivery of high-performance production molds has enabled Dynamic to become a go-to source for their customers’ new product development teams. Presented by Progressive Components and MoldMaking Technology.

Prototype  59

Prototype  Lead Time Automation 3D printing 59

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

The slightest deviations in the shape, size, position, or surface texture of these components can impact the functionality and safety of the powertrain. The current geopolitical situation has thrown up various challenges creating bottlenecks in the supply and distribution of raw materials and sometimes with finished products.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Automotive 52

ATS

MARCH 6, 2025

Developed as part of the Toyota Production System, value stream mapping is the creation of a diagram that shows all the actions required for raw materials to be sourced, processed, assembled and finally shipped to customers. Step 2: Form a cross-functional team. Consider the VSM for a vehicle component.

Manufacturing 84

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Bottleneck Lead Time 84

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 13, 2025

Increasing silicon consolidation and integration: Zonal controllers achieve silicon consolidation and integration by adopting the functionality of several ECUs. The DCU usage will increase to US$44M value during the same timeline ( Figure 1 ). They are enabling faster reengineering and accelerating time to market.

Electronics 87

Electronics Automotive Function Bottleneck 87

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Identify and resolve potential bottlenecks in your supply chain before they impact your operations. Unleash insights and optimisation Advanced analytics: Uncover valuable insights, understand demand patterns, identify cost drivers, and optimise sourcing strategies for better pricing and quality.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Manufacturing Logistics Discrete manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2025

Open-source software ecosystems, such as the Robot Operating System (ROS), allow for greater customization and integration with other systems. Single-function sensors In an era where multi-functional and smart sensors dominate the robotics landscape, single-function sensors are becoming outdated.

Robotics 75

Robotics Robotics Function Bottleneck 75

ATS

MAY 9, 2025

Regular maintenance compares current operations and target production goals to identify potential bottlenecks. Finally, organizations need a single source of truth such as integrated MES/ERP systems that act as a centralized repository for maintenance data. Over time, this reduces the total number of products packaged per hour.

Compliance 52

Compliance Bottleneck Cycle time Form 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 25, 2024

With the integration of critical functions such as production, clinical research, and bioanalysis services, Healthnice gradually shaped its comprehensive service chain, reaching a mature development stage in 2019. In 2016, the company formally established its CDMO business segment.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Compliance Form 52