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Should you be looking for AI in an ERP?

AU Manufacturing

Sponsored Content by Epicor Artificial intelligence (AI) has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity across almost every industry since its formal inception in the mid-twentieth century. On the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we can acknowledge that supply chains are more efficient and informed than ever before.

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The Connectivity Revolution: How the Emergence of 5G Networks Are Reshaping Manufacturing

21st Century Tech

What was thought to be impossible has become a reality with the advent of 5G (which stands for fifth generation) networks. What are these? What 5G allows is high-speed generation of data that can be translated into real-world manufacturing applications. When it comes to manufacturing, 5G is making a noticeable difference.

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Making the Circular Economy a Reality

Mold Making Technology

Eastman is scheduled to start up what it calls the world’s largest molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. “Circularity is about redesigning a value chain beginning to end and back to beginning,” says Scott Ballard, president of Eastman’s Plastics Division.

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Fastenal and the National Hockey League Announce Multiyear Global Partnership Extension

Fastener News Desk

–Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST), a global leader in supply chain solutions and industrial distribution, and the National Hockey League (NHL ® ) today announced a multiyear global partnership extension. ” Visit www.fastenal.com/NHL for more details.

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Diamond is a farmer’s best friend

Manufacturer's Monthly

When it comes to agricultural equipment, machinery is only as strong as the agriculture chain that keeps it running. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out why OEMs of harvesting equipment are utilising the Diamond Chain. In 2019, Diamond® Chain was acquired by Timken – a global leader in engineered bearings and power transmission.

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The time is now for system integrators, manufacturers

Control Engineering

What clients want Karen Griffin is vice president of Hargrove Controls & Automation, the SI branch of the larger EPC firm. An SI may be operations, enterprise or supply-chain centric. Today, what SIs contribute is more diverse in terms of talent, training, project management and more,” Rivera said. SIs have changed.

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Making machine control open, secure

Control Engineering

Machine control insights Supply chain challenges, mixed with skilled labor shortages and cybersecurity issues are challenges manufacturers face today, but modern machine and automation platforms are helping improve plant floor operations. Examples include: Devices equipped with gigabit Ethernet and integrated Ethernet switching.