Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Recent changes to the supply chain emerged shortly after the global pandemic was announced, particularly during COVID-19 lockdowns, due to abrupt shifts in demand that created bottlenecks at ports worldwide. Australia’s strong reliance on international trade and foreign investment has made the impact on some supply chains significant.

3D printing 109

3D printing Supply Chain Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Bottleneck 109

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

AI’s ability to learn from data in the ERP system and outside sources enables decision-makers to formulate deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more. Supply Chain Management Supply chain disruptions can cause serious problems.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Robotics Robotics 52

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Field workers face part-sourcing issues and multiple return visits. The platform’s automation replaces traditional manual methods, and its integration capabilities, metric displays, and bottleneck identification underscore its industry significance. It smoothly processes information from any source (CRM, ERP, Web APIs, etc.),

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Sourcing Automation 52

E&T

MAY 5, 2023

ASM said a longer-term agreement with the Vietnamese firm, which is ultimately owned by China's government, would provide it with a multi-source feedstock option and additional supply security for its processing plant in South Korea.

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Bottleneck Electronics Supply Chain Sourcing 104

i4.0 today

JANUARY 10, 2024

Supply chains could also be interrupted or delayed, which could lead to bottlenecks in production and the fulfilment of customer orders. This is because higher energy costs can lead to an increase in total cost of ownership, forcing companies to raise their prices, seek efficiencies or explore alternative energy sources.

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Supply Chain Automation Electronics 52

SMMT

JANUARY 19, 2024

Integrate data from various sources and ensure data quality and consistency. Performance Optimisation: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in data systems. Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Database Management: Administer and optimise databases for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Warehousing 40

Warehousing Bottleneck Compliance Function 40

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

Fastener News Desk

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging. Content Source: ASTM Wohlers RELATED CONTENT: Wohlers Report 2023 Unveils Continued Double-Digit Growth ASTM International: Helping Our World Work Better Sometimes these production delays can be in the range of months.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing 52

ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

Yield improvement: Process data reveals sources of variation that result in product being outside of specifications. This can mean focusing on downtime reduction, maintenance cost savings or bottleneck utilization improvement. This is especially important at the bottleneck process.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bottleneck Cycle time 59

Foley

MARCH 10, 2023

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. The model can identify bottlenecks, predict production times, and suggest process improvements to increase throughput and reduce waste.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how onboarding new talent and teaching them programming is a major bottleneck challenge. Learn how Git-based software can remove some of the potential bottlenecks. Discover the importance of having one source of truth for programming and the benefits of open communication for the team.

Bottleneck 40

Bottleneck Automation Sourcing Beverage 40

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

He brings 15 years of experience and knowledge in estimating and design to the team and has proven to be a critical factor when considering our strategies in sourcing new tooling programs. A Roeders CNC vertical machining center helps to reduce process bottlenecks. Darryl Clare has joined the team in the capacity of program manager.

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Automotive Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Farmington, CT) – Solid state — or 1mµ — laser sources became the standard for cutting sheet metal after gaining mainstream traction among sheet metal manufacturers in 2011. A persistent technology around since the 1960s, these laser sources were new only to our industry. TRUMPF Inc. Messer Cutting Systems, Inc.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 8, 2023

Learn how data analytics can help operators to identify production bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation. The availability of data from various sources, such as sensors, devices and other integrated equipment provides valuable insights into production performance, quality control and supply chain management.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) personnel can collaborate to implement industrial data analytics using combined knowledge about sources of data accessibility. Whose help are you going to need to get to apply industrial data analytics more effectively? Everyone can benefit and has an interest in making this succeed.

Warehousing 52

Warehousing Bottleneck Sourcing Industry 4.0 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 25, 2023

While working at a machine building and die shop, doing research and development during the day and studying engineering at night in 1960s Berlin, I got my first glimpse of the American dream from an unlikely source — a Sears catalog. I looked at the catalog and saw how much money you can earn and what you can buy. 2) Custom molding.

Prototype  98

Prototype  Consumer Goods Bottleneck Electronics 98

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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. Support for operation decision-making by the application of the operator training simulator.

Process manufacturing 52

Process manufacturing Manufacturing Bottleneck Value chain 52

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

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 12, 2023

In many sectors, bottlenecks are easing. Content Source: . Confident for 2023 despite crises, end of material shortages in sight. According to the German ifo Institute, material shortages in the industrial sector have improved somewhat. According to the preliminary annual financial statements, the Group generated sales of EUR 19.95

Electronics 52

Electronics Bottleneck Supply Chain Logistics 52

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Our older machines were slower, causing production bottlenecks, and lacked the precise temperature control needed for working with biodegradable plastics ,” recalls David Reardon, director of Bloom-in-Box. This revealed that electricity was its biggest source of carbon emissions, accounting for 95% of its total emissions.

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Sourcing Robotics Robotics 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 12, 2023

The sourcing of key raw materials by Contract Development & Manufacturing Organizations CDMOs was severely impacted and continues as a significant bottleneck post-COVID. Therefore, a multi-sourcing strategy and right-shoring to address cost and efficiency concerns are transforming CDMOs.

Form 52

Form Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

E&T

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The modular design and use of screws over glue will probably make assembly easier – and thus make it easier for Apple to adopt new sources for its manufacture. The bottleneck is these products’ primary assembly site at contract manufacturing giant Foxconn’s megafactory in Zhengzhou, China. Made in China’ blurb.

Bottleneck 40

Bottleneck Function Supply Chain Sourcing 40

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

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Quotes from individuals, especially customers Go to the source (also: did they actually say this, or did they just find out later their name was on it?) The fastest printer in the west isn’t worth the name if its post-processing more than doubles the work time, creating an inherent bottleneck.

Additive manufacturing 105

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 3D printing Made-to-spec 105

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Automation market insights The global economy has gone through some challenges due to supply chain bottlenecks and other issues, which has led some to believe a mild recession might be on the horizon. Learn about some of the key trends that will be most common in mergers and acquisitions and the impact they’ll have on the automation industry.

Automation 52

Automation Bottleneck Supply Chain Robotics 52

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Within the next two years the top areas of focus for sustainability in manufacturing will be optimising the energy efficiency of products and operations, reducing waste through methods such as the circular economy, driving cost efficiencies and incorporating responsible sourcing principles throughout the supply chain. .

Manufacturing 69

Manufacturing Supply Chain Agile manufacturing Automation 69

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Now we have renewable energy sources moving to full integration of renewable energy, carbon capture and viable energy models. Lose visibility when have manual steps in the process to find materials, products and bottlenecks. Resources and sustainability for industry.

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Robotics 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. The tool is designed to ensure data accuracy, speed and alignment for vendors and buyers.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Function Electronics 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 11, 2022

Source: Frost & Sullivan. The strategy of sanctioning third-party vehicle upgraders to provide aftersales service support will alleviate bottlenecks in repair and service delivery. Accordingly, the company’s services segment will emerge as a major contributor to gross margins. Tesla Vehicle Population, Global, 2010-2020.

Automotive 52

Automotive Bottleneck Value chain Form 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Conventional safety concepts do not consider the sources and effects of cyber threats that could create new hazards. A third scenario example looks at process optimization, where operational downtime and bottlenecks may not pose a risk to humans, property and the environment, but they can affect system performance.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Value chain Smart manufacturing 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 7, 2022

All parts require an appropriate six-digit source, maintenance and recoverability (SMR) code and exist in a digital repository for information sharing and tracking. The DoD has high interest to make more 3D printed parts, primarily due to the supply chain issues that have become a major bottleneck,” Bredael said.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

E&T

JULY 7, 2023

According to the researchers,the technique could allow future cochlear implants to transfer sound stimuli via up to 30 independent stimulation channels, using microscale light sources such as laser-coupled waveguides in the cochlear implant. Initial investigations suggest the device could be mass-manufactured and worn for up to 20 years.

Pharmaceutical 111

Pharmaceutical Bottleneck Fit Electronics 111

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Source: TGW Logistics TGW Logistics Group GmbH said it has applied its more than 50 years of experience in developing automated systems into its latest picking robot. labor can be a major bottleneck. TGW Logistics’ PickCenter can help alleviate this bottleneck in the automation process.

Logistics 95

Logistics Robotics Robotics Consumer Goods 95

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 18, 2023

Some are investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to reduce their carbon footprint. Irrespective of which machines are running, the most important thing is that your bottleneck doesn’t stop,” he noted. “I There are several ways in which manufacturers are taking sustainability measures.

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Prototype  Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Bottleneck 93

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

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.

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Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Composites 98

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 6, 2024

As you write down the steps of your manufacturing process, make sure to take note of dependencies and pinpoint any bottlenecks. Single-source suppliers can leave manufacturers vulnerable to supply chain disruptions, so it’s a good idea to work with multiple suppliers in different regions.

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Supply Chain Bottleneck Logistics Manufacturing 94