Gary Mintchell

MAY 1, 2024

Content-based malware, which uses existing documents and scripting functions maliciously, is on the rise, accounting for 20% of malware. Over 13% of all malware blocked specifically leveraged the inherent capabilities of common documents, such as Word, Excel and PDF documents.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 22, 2024

According to the organization, this initiative marks a pivotal moment in the convergence of AI and manufacturing, promising to redefine how engineers interact with data and systems to build cutting-edge solutions. “AI The working group will focus on several key areas where AI can significantly impact manufacturing processes.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 1, 2023

OMAC birthed about the same time that I left manufacturing to become an editor at Control Engineering. Now called The Organization for Machine Automation and Control, it has found a home within the Packaging Machine Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) which also was the temporary home of my old magazine Automation World.

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The Fabricator

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here's what your shop needs: foster a culture that embraces automation, identify your goals, pick a process that will have the greatest operational impact, and then communicate clearly and document comprehensively.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2023

ASTM International shared in a press statement that its additive manufacturing technologies committee ( F42 ) is developing a proposed standard that will be used to assign part grades across automotive industries that use AM to produce parts. This document is one step toward adding part grades/classifications in all transportation areas.”

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Share Manufacturers need their operations to run as efficiently and consistently as possible. For example, many manufacturers may use the terms “process” and “procedure” interchangeably, even though they describe different aspects of operations management. This means they must be as clear as they can with the language they use.

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Donlouco

DECEMBER 20, 2023

All the intricate details of hydraulic components must be adequately communicated to the manufacturing sites. Through precision cutting and shaping techniques, these machines sculpt the raw material into basic forms that serve as the starting point for further refinement and manufacturing processes. Reporting and Documentation.

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MRPEasy

JULY 18, 2022

Paperless manufacturing means managing, coordinating, and reporting production activities purely with digital solutions. What is Paperless Manufacturing? Paperless manufacturing is the management, coordination, and reporting of production activities without using paper documents as […].

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 8, 2024

Generative AI can be a way of pulling data from documents without the pain of finding and opening the documents. The post Aras Follow Up With CTO Rob McAveney appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. Essentially PLM and similar systems are massive databases.

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E&T

MAY 17, 2023

The prime minister Rishi Sunak is facing pressure from the car manufacturing industry to renegotiate the ' Trade and Co-operation Agreement' (TCA) with the European Union (EU). Stellantis, which employs more than 5,000 people in the UK, was responding to an enquiry into the supply of batteries for EV manufacturing in the country.

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WMEP

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Standardized Work is a solution that will help your company ensure all processes are documented, repeatable and consistently followed. Benefits of Standardized Work include: WMEP Manufacturing Solutions can help make Standardized Work happen in your organization. Contact us today. [.]

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 10, 2023

Some writers expound upon autonomous—machines and processes that run themselves, machines and processes that are self-diagnosing and self-healing, elimination of humans from manufacturing. appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. I disagree (or my favorite phrase from my high school years, “I beg to differ.”).

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ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Share Complex products require complex manufacturing processes, and that’s the essence of high-tech manufacturing. Contamination must be excluded, and documentation and record-keeping are often mandatory. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?”

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The three role-based copilots—Plant Performance Copilot, Digital Manufacturing Copilot, and the Connected Worker Copilot—provide enhanced human-like interaction so workers can get beyond standard data analytics and analysis to understand what happened, why, and more importantly, anticipate future events.

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Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2024

You can find CDO API Documentation on DevNet. Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) provides a powerful REST API to automate and simplify security management tasks. And tune in to a live discussion on … Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 27, 2023

It is not enough to ensure that automation equipment manufacturers are following the proper safety standards. It is of primary importance for the end-user (manufacturers) to understand the latest safety standards and requirements and make sure that it is safe to work with and around the newly installed equipment.

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Manufacturing & Logistics IT

FEBRUARY 5, 9920

The Lancashire-based company is providing its customers with Konica Minolta’s extensive range of print and digital document workflow solutions. Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd has entered into a partnership with The Colour Copier Company.

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AU Manufacturing

JUNE 12, 2023

Brain imaging company EMVision Medical Devices Limited has received a cash progress payment of $1,750,000 under its Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant award. The post EMVision bags $1.75m manufacturing grant payment appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The ProShop Ecosystem will be used as the shop’s inventory management and ERP system to help control the entire shop floor, helping faculty and students to store and access quality documents for fixturing, setup, and tool setups and images of equipment. They will be able to track raw goods, raw materials, and tool inventory.

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iBASEt

OCTOBER 10, 2023

concept during the last decade, complex product manufacturers have largely focused their digital transformation efforts on the idea of a digital tapestry that provides data integration throughout a product’s lifecycle. Digital Continuity Defined Digital continuity is not unique to manufacturing.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JULY 14, 2022

Maintaining a safe workplace is part and parcel of running an efficient manufacturing business. While most employers are required to have an OSHA safety plan , all businesses benefit from having documented safety policies. As noted above, the primary objective of a manufacturing workplace safety plan is to protect employees from harm.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Cortona3D introduces the latest iteration of its technical documentation software, RapidAuthor 14.3. This release brings an array of enhancements designed to streamline the process of creating high-quality 3D animated and traditional 2D technical documentation.

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Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

New York, September 12, 2022 : America Makes and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today plans for the America Makes and ANSI Additive Manufacturing Standardization Collaborative (AMSC) to develop version 3 of its Standardization Roadmap for Additive Manufacturing , last published in June 2018.

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Canadian Manufacturing

AUGUST 12, 2022

. “We have all the ingredients necessary to transition to electric vehicle manufacturing and grow our economy, while creating good union jobs and reducing Canada’s carbon footprint all at the same time,” said Lana Payne, at her first news conference as Unifor National President after yesterday’s election.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 16, 2023

With the end of the financial year looming, Manufacturers’ Monthly catches up with RSM’s R&D tax incentive expert Simon Harcombe to learn about key considerations and commonly overlooked deductions which can reap big rewards. We walk you through your digital journey.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a redirection of funds from the Modern Manufacturing Initiative and Modern Manufacturing Fund to establish $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund to diversify and transform Australia’s industry and economy. Manufacturing. The Budget also includes $14.2

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AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 15, 2023

The Victorian government has extended the deadline for Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant Program — Business Readiness Stream applications, providing Victorian businesses until 17 February to submit their claims. . The post Victoria’s Low Carbon Manufacturing Grant extends deadline for applicants appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Additive Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The medical device market has historically been one of the pioneer industries using additive manufacturing (AM) for production. In fact, according to FDA’s analysis of medical device clearances, additive manufacturing has been used in medical device production as early as 2008 (Ricles, L & Oh, S. RAPID, May 2014).

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Control Engineering

MARCH 3, 2023

Using MES as a foundation, AI and advanced analytics can be used to build predictive and prescriptive analytics, which are used to orchestrate and optimize the entire manufacturing operations. When talking about smart manufacturing or industry 4.0, Where do manufacturing execution systems (MES) fit in?

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AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Hub has collaborated with various organisations to provide its expertise in design, additive manufacturing , and robotics for the Spinal Life Australia (SLA) project in an effort to increase remote care solutions for people with disability.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 25, 2022

From the news: The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) announced updates to its Industrial IoT Internet Connectivity Framework (IICF) , a foundation document that guides the building of an Industrial IoT (IIoT) connectivity architecture. That is digital transformation. The Industry IoT Consortium is a program of the Object Management Group (OMG).

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 4, 2023

Skilled workers are invaluable to a machine shop, and it is important to take the time to document their process knowledge for the continued success of your business. Fortunately, there are digital tools that make it easier to document process knowledge. This makes setup easier and enables users to document process information.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) launched Alberta Manufacturing Strategy: Policy Recommendation to Spur Manufacturing Investment, Innovation and Job Creation on December 12. Here is the summary of recommendations that CME has shared: Growing Alberta’s manufacturing market share.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Back in 2021, MMT sent a call for help to the mold manufacturing industry to update the guidelines and practices to standardize and streamline the mold procurement process. Namely, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) “Customs and Practices of the Mold Making Industry” document. What is the call to action?

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iBASEt

MARCH 7, 2023

It’s no secret that skilled manufacturing workers are in short supply. gain in employment in manufacturing through this decade, far below what’s needed to keep pace with growth in the sector. What’s more, much of the elite talent in the typical manufacturing organization is aging into retirement.

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The Guardian Manufacturing

MARCH 26, 2024

Whether manufacturing drones or printing British blue passports, the defence contractor is flying high in a geopolitically risky climate For a “ferocious remainer”, Alex Cresswell is remarkably proud of his blue passport. For some, the dark rectangle on his office table is a sad symbol of Britain’s departure from the EU.

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ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

Making this all happen, consistently, is the job of the manufacturing process control plan. This blog explains what a process control plan is and why every manufacturer should use one. A process control plan defines critical control points (CCPs) throughout the manufacturing process. What is a process control plan?

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