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Control Engineering hot topics, March 2023

Control Engineering

Improving asset, materials management with ERP system A materials science company contracted a system integrator to help them develop and implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) system as well as a manufacturing execution system (MES) that could work together and improve operations. See video.

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Create a Supply Chain that will Bend, not Break

Fabricating & Metal Work

Consider that metalworking manufacturing operations are speeding up processes by adding the latest machinery, robotics and automation into processes — only to run into supply chain constraints. A supply chain comprised of a diverse number of elements ensures the agility and resiliency of your logistics process.

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Quantum computing and industrial automation: A revolution in the making

Automation Mag

emerged with process control systems, robotics and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in the 1970s through the 1990s. For example, quantum computing could positively impact industrial performance by helping to solve heady problems like optimizing logistics in a larger-scale network or supply chain.

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ProMat 2023: Intralogistics, software and motion in focus

Control Engineering

By providing a focus on material handling, Siemens Logistics can: Provide an assessment and uncover any roadblocks during the planning stage when they are most economical to resolve. A robot demonstrated pick-and-place capabilities with a diverse range of products in a bin.

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Embrace Disruption: The Supply Chain

Fabricating & Metal Work

In response, metalworkers continue to invest in automation, robotics and machinery to speed up their processes, manufacturing highly precise and accurate components and parts. The company is a consultant and systems integrator of hardware, conveyors, mezzanines, sorters, robotics, automation and software.

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How inventory management helps fabricated metals manufacturers stay ahead of the competition during a challenging economy

AU Manufacturing

When metals manufacturers manage inventory at its peak through an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, it can automate and oversee core business principles, like finance, planning, orders, logistics and operations.

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FABTECH 2023 – 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pavilions at FABTECH are dedicated to 3D/Additive Manufacturing, Forming & Fabricating (Hall A); Welding, Welding Automation, Robotics & Industrial Automation (Hall B); and METALFORM, Finishing, Tube & Pipe (Hall D). Buena Park, CA) will introduce the new EGB 1303 ARse bending robot at Booth A1304. AMADA AMERICA, INC.