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How Smart Process Sensors Benefit Discrete Manufacturing

Automation World

Intelligent instruments, along with digital networking technology optimized for typical machine applications, are bringing front-line features to discrete manufacturing applications.

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3 Critical Factors for Industry’s Future

Automation World

Rockwell Automation digs deep into the cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce issues impacting the discrete manufacturing and processing industries.

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10 Questions Discrete Manufacturers Must Ask Before Choosing an Industrial IoT Solution for Their Connected Factory

Plataine

The post 10 Questions Discrete Manufacturers Must Ask Before Choosing an Industrial IoT Solution for Their Connected Factory appeared first on Plataine. While the decision to implement an IIoT / connected factory / Industry 4.0

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SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems

Design World

SIBERprotect brings the SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response) concept to cyber-physical systems… The post SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems appeared first on Design World.

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Inventory management key to maintaining a competitive edge

Manufacturer's Monthly

Image: /stock.adobe.com For Australia’s discrete manufacturers, inventory management is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of production processes, maintaining product quality, and achieving sustainable growth. Efficient inventory management helps manufacturers save resources, cut costs, and avoid disruptions.

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Real-Time Job Tracking Delivers Clarity to the Chaos of the Shop Floor

Machine Metrics

For most discrete manufacturers, job tracking still relies on end-of-shift paperwork, late or missing labor tickets, and verbal updates passed between operators and supervisors. Even the most capable ERP system can only tell you what was planned. It cant tell you whats actually happening on the floor, right now.

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Accenture Expands Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capabilities with Staufen Acquisition

Automation World

The focus of this acquisition is on the development of AI, digital twins and supply chain and manufacturing software platforms for the discrete manufacturing industries.