Control Engineering

JULY 27, 2022

Many companies aren’t aware of how assets are operating at any given moment; lack of asset health visibility can cause major problems. An Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform can help provide better predictive maintenance for companies and move them beyond a reactive stance. Asset Management Insights.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

For example, many manufacturers may use the terms “process” and “procedure” interchangeably, even though they describe different aspects of operations management. Read on to learn more about how these two ideas differ and how a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) can make implementing them in your facility easier.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Manas Dutta, a general manager for Honeywell’s Workforce Excellence Growth Initiative, discussed several changes happening and what he thinks the future of AI/ML is in process manufacturing. He listed several other challenges companies are dealing with: Energy management. Asset management. Human reliability improvement.

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ATS

JULY 21, 2023

Share Maintenance planning is a core component of any effective, efficient manufacturing maintenance program. In this article, we will explore what maintenance planning is, what it entails, and how it can help you to unlock greater efficiency and productivity in your operations. What is maintenance planning?

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ATS

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Share The idea of sustainability in production facilities has been gaining a lot of traction lately. For production facilities, this means upgrading your manufacturing processes and maintenance tasks. One way to manage these reactions is through gradual mindset changes. It’s no different than looking into Industry 5.0

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Share With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the future of inventory management in manufacturing facilities is here. At its core, AI for managing parts inventory holds the potential to revolutionize everything from production to maintenance offering a wide range of solutions to streamline and optimize processes.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Sparc Technologies’ said that construction is underway for its new modular and scalable graphene-based additive manufacturing facility in Adelaide. The manufacturing facility will support the production of commercial quantities of graphene-based additives for the growing global markets for coatings and composites.

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ATS

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Share The level of increasingly sophisticated analysis made possible by machine learning algorithms and AI has been gradually improving maintenance standards across the industry as a whole. Let’s look at several specific applications of machine learning in a few different types of asset condition monitoring AI situations.

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ATS

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Maintenance departments are not immune. In fact, the maintenance team, when structured and used correctly and provided with the right resources, is one of the most important cogs in a manufacturer’s wheel. If your maintenance department isn’t making a noticeable difference in your operations, then there’s room to do better.

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AU Manufacturing

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Sparc Technologies said construction has begun for its new modular and scalable manufacturing facility for graphene-based additive products in Adelaide. . The facility will support the production of commercial quantities of graphene-based additives, catering to the continuously expanding global coatings and composites markets. .

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 21, 2024

The Mold Maintenance Center of Excellence carries on the legacy that former owner Steve Johnson created with his hands-on and lecture mold maintenance workshop. One of MMT’s more popular topics is mold maintenance and repair -- a critical aspect of moldmaking that impacts the OEM, molder and mold builder.

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Control Engineering

MAY 19, 2023

Digital transformation insights Digital transformation initiatives are on the rise in many manufacturing and industrial facilities, but long-term support and maintenance is a key part of the plan. Digital transformation initiatives are on the rise in many manufacturing and industrial facilities.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 16, 2022

Join Manufacturing Automation for the webinar Guard Your Grid: Intelligent & Connected Power Management with Eaton’s Pow-R-Line Xpert , presented by Eaton. Operator safety with Arc-flash Reduction Maintenance Systems (ARMS). Aditya Ramesh serves as a Product Line Manager at Eaton. REGISTER NOW. Meet the speaker.

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ATS

JUNE 29, 2023

MRO refers to maintenance, repair and operations, and includes any of the resources that are used in the manufacture of a product but are not part of the end product itself. These costs include reactive maintenance (if needed), preventive maintenance , predictive maintenance , spare parts inventory management and more.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In fact, according to an MIT study conducted by the Sloan School of Management, 26% of companies are using AI in widespread production — more than doubling the previous year’s 12% figure. Cybersecurity: With the advent of the connected facility, cybersecurity has become a major concern.

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i4.0 today

JULY 19, 2023

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has acquired FM:Systems, a leading digital workplace management and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for facilities and real estate professionals.

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Control Engineering

MAY 25, 2023

Process valve insights Proper process valve maintenance in a manufacturing facility can help companies prevent serious damage and injury. Companies can improve safety by streamlining valve and investment, adhering to valve standards and perform regular maintenance.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 29, 2023

A thorough knowledge of compressed air systems, as well as best practices in manufacturing, allows them to be an asset to facilities looking to improve their existing setups. Application Engineers provide helpful insight on optimizing performance, energy efficiency, product maintenance and more.

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SMMT

AUGUST 25, 2022

British bakery Warburtons has renewed its fleet with 26 new DAF XF 480 tractor units supplied by Asset Alliance Group on a three-year full-service contract hire basis. This includes Warburtons’s sites in Bellshill, Wakefield, Nottingham, Bolton and Enfield, delivering products from 11 bakery facilities and 16 depots.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

New Software Platform Unlocks the Full Potential of Factory Data ABB Robotics’ (Auburn Hills, MI) new modular OptiFact software platform streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities. The ability to correct course using guidance from shop floor data is an advantage for manufacturers.

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Share Timely maintenance of production equipment is critical in manufacturing facilities. If corrective and preventive maintenance are not performed in a timely manner, it can lead to equipment failure, which in turn can result in unplanned downtime, late product delivery, a dent in your reputation and even a hit to your bottom line.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In an initial trial, BHP shipped ore car components from QRRS’s factory in China to UGL’s Bassendean facility as ‘flat packs’, where the UGL team assembled, welded and commissioned the cars before delivering them to BHP’s Pilbara operations. ” For over a decade, iron ore cars have traditionally been built offshore.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 10, 2024

Data analysis and management are vital for the entire manufacturing sector, doing more than just optimising production processes and identifying the root causes of quality issues. Furthermore, AI’s role in predictive maintenance is extremely valuable for operational cost savings.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Primary among these include: Predictive maintenance: Predictive maintenance makes use of industrial sensors, condition monitoring, analytics and communication to detect the beginnings of more significant maintenance issues well before they impact production, allowing managers and technicians to take more proactive action.

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The Basingstoke Sludge Treatment Centre (STC) houses advanced facilities, including thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion plants, capable of processing 53tDS/day of sludge from Basingstoke, Farnham, Fleet, Guilford, and Newbury. By leveraging innovative design features, maintenance time is significantly reduced, up to 80%.

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MEM

JANUARY 20, 2023

While this stability is welcome, the key for most reliability and maintenance organizations as we head into the new year is resilience — having the strength and flexibility to weather the constant changes that have become the norm. Mapping out entire supply chains end –to-end to minimize exposure to risk helps mitigate uncertainty.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This data can be used across the entire life cycle of an asset for optimization and predictive maintenance. The current digital twin solution for plant, which is a virtual replica of an actual plant, which consists of a process digital twin and an asset digital twin. Asset digital twin.

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Gil Automation

MARCH 22, 2022

GIL also provides free spare obsolescence management reports for customers' facilities based on asset audit. This will ensure a predictive spare parts acquisition and recommendations on what needs to be done on your asset.

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Gil Automation

MARCH 22, 2022

GIL also provides free spare obsolescence management reports for customers' facilities based on asset audit. This will ensure a predictive spare parts acquisition and recommendations on what needs to be done on your asset.

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MEM

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Basingstoke Sludge Treatment Centre (STC) houses advanced facilities, including thermal hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion plants, capable of processing 53tDS/day of sludge from Basingstoke, Farnham, Fleet, Guilford, and Newbury. By leveraging innovative design features, maintenance time is significantly reduced, up to 80%.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Even so, the uptake of AI techniques for improving existing operating facilities has significantly lagged expectations, with many projects stuck in what McKinsey and Co. Model predictive control (MPC) framework often exceeds AI and ML performance for the control and adaptation of asset-based facilities. Courtesy: John F.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 24, 2022

In general, anytime there is functioning legacy equipment that approaches 60 years old, there’s going to be a constant need for maintenance. Motor vibration and temperature sensors continuously monitor the health of any rotating equipment and alert maintenance teams when anomalous behavior is detected.

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ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Likewise, maintenance and repair operations (MRO) must be performed to keep manufacturing running. HR management: While some businesses have automated large parts of their manufacturing operations, people remain an essential element. It includes facilities management, safety management, QA and QC, and IT.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Manufacturers in the wastewater industry are shifting towards providing comprehensive solutions beyond individual components, emphasizing preventive maintenance, real-time calibration, and cybersecurity measures for their customers. They often don’t have time to do preventive maintenance,” he said. Preventive maintenance?

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

By using Internet of Things (IoT) smart technologies , the maintenance and care of defibrillators is simplified for schools and other organisations, ensuring they perform as needed in life-threatening situations. Maintenance Caring for defibrillators traditionally involves regular manual inspections. Today Magazine.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Effective safety and security are key challenges as this can build trust with asset owners and operators. Optimal operation depends on the quality, design and condition of the gear set; lubricants that fit the operating conditions; and regular evaluations and maintenance. Risk management and machine safety While I4.0

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ATS

MARCH 31, 2023

Share Augmented reality is one of the most fascinating subsets of virtual reality technology, and it is fast becoming a highly favored tool among manufacturing maintenance technicians, designers and more. Machinery and Part Visualization: AR overlays can be used to visualize information about a machine, a component or an area of the facility.

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