Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 11, 2024

Diverse Functionalities: Explore a range of features such as CRM integration, fixed asset management, project-based accounting, multi-company consolidation, and customisable workflows. When considering an ERP system, numerous factors come into play, including features, functionality, cost, support quality, and availability.

Bill of Materials 97

Bill of Materials Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing Discrete manufacturing 97

Control Engineering

JULY 21, 2022

Due to staffing shortages and major supply chain issues, manufacturers are willing to emphasize automation more to meet surging demand. And then there are the staffing issues,” said Mark Wheeler, director of supply chain solutions, Zebra Technologies. Machine vision insights.

Warehousing 105

Warehousing Logistics Automation Robotics 105

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some neat enhancements have come out of that process, such as feature functionality,” said Andrew Robling, principal product manager for Epicor. The software is specialized for make-to-order manufacturing, discrete manufacturing and process manufacturing.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Process control Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Join us to discuss key findings from the survey including: Manufacturers in general took a cash flow hit from COVID-19; less than 7% in our survey reported being unaffected by the pandemic. Supply chains continue to be the biggest single challenge, with capital still a concern going into 2021.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Function 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

AI-enabled mobile robots can transform sectors like discrete manufacturing, logistics and laboratories,” Segura said. It consists of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functionalities for synchronization monitoring and activation, the safety laser scanner PSENscan and the industrial firewall SecurityBridge.

Cargo 52

Cargo Logistics Robotics Robotics 52

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2023

T he Canadian manufacturing industry is well aware of the importance of embracing artificial intelligence (AI). As it has evolved, it has opened new pathways to transform how the industry functions and grows. So, where does Canadian manufacturing stand today? AI implemented at the mill targeted supply chain demand forecasting.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Discrete manufacturing Supply Chain 64

Control Engineering

MAY 26, 2023

However, lidar is still relatively immature compared to cameras and radars due to its unestablished supply chain, unclear market landscape, and high price point. An understanding of the whole supply chain, from materials and components to systems, can assist in better strategic decision-making.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Function Sourcing 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2022

Getting the functions of all those components from a pair of integrated stepper motors yielded lower costs. However, cost constraints and COVID-related supply chain issues have delayed the design upgrade. . CI switched to these steppers on the vertical axis as a cost-efficiency initiative.

Form 98

Form Electronics Supply Chain Discrete manufacturing 98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 28, 2023

A new Festo family of multi-protocol servo drives provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with productivity and cost advantages with less inventory, by preventing supply chain issues and working smarter with this family of servo drives. The change reduces Festo part numbers from 24 to 8.

Automation 52

Automation Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Supply Chain Assembly Line 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 12, 2023

Competitive Analysis Top induction motor manufacturers are strengthening their brand’s reputation and image via effective marketing and advertising initiatives. A few well-known companies are leveraging digital technology to improve supply chain management, optimize operations, and boost consumer contact.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Function Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Information is a major asset for any company trying to maintain their supply chains and improve operations. Stracener said another benefit is improved sustainability because the MVI functions as automatic quality control. You’re protecting the brand by eliminating a lot of rework.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Automation Supply Chain Function 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Tom Knauer, global industry manager of factory automation with Baluff GMBH, spoke at a breakout session on implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for robots using sensor-level protocols at International Manufacturing Trade Show (IMTS) 2022 in Chicago. Efficiency, flexibility and visibility through sensors in robots.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Smart manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

APRIL 12, 2023

Courtesy: Siemens A new Siemens Totally Integrated Automation Portal : The new version of TIA Portal is designed to boost engineering efficiency with optimized functionalities for multi-user engineering, allowing users to work in teams and parallel on projects and build and manage shared libraries.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence Warehousing 52

Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, brings partners across the supply chain together. Cimatron is an integrated CAD/CAM system for the design and manufacture of plastic injection molds and sheet metal stamping dies, as well as programming 2D to five-axis milling CNC machines.

Cycle time 52

Cycle time 3D printing Discrete manufacturing Manufacturing 52