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Digital twin benefits for process manufacturers

Control Engineering

Process digital twin benefits include: An increase in plant margin and productivity by support operation in day-to-day activities, optimizing the plant operating conditions, fast de-bottlenecking, and reducing the utilities consumption. The post Digital twin benefits for process manufacturers appeared first on Control Engineering.

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MES and ERP Data Integration

ATS

By applying ERP data to MES processes, manufacturers are better prepared to anticipate these changes and prepare production lines for increased output. MES and ERP software integration empowers more accurate production scheduling based on resource usage, market demand, and supply availability to minimize cycle time variation.

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Identifying and Eliminating the 8 Forms of Waste in Manufacturing

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Waiting-related waste may include: Waiting on the availability of raw materials, partially manufactured products or information required to complete a job Differences in processing time across stages; line imbalances (e.g.,

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Accelerating time-to-market using digital twin technology

MEM

By creating virtual replicas of physical assets, manufacturers can analyse and optimise manufacturing processes in a risk-free virtual environment. This capability allows them to identify bottlenecks, test alternative strategies and optimise efficiency before implementing changes on the shop floor.

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The IIoT platform for industry

Manufacturer's Monthly

As experts in digital transformation, ifm manufactures industrial sensors and solutions for technical processes. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out from national IoT business manager at ifm, Freddie Coertze, how the company is putting the power back into the engineer’s hands.

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Manufacturing, global economy: Mild 2024 recession

Control Engineering

Offset a mile recession in 2024 and depression in 2030 in part with manufacturing automation. Be prepared: Companies have the opportunity to pull ahead and improve automation and efficiency in operations and reduce supply chain bottlenecks. Manufacturing economy insights. “The

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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls.