Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 13, 2023

By leveraging its extensive network of suppliers, Global Sourcing Services enables clients to access high-quality products at factory-direct prices, while also providing local Australian support. With factory-direct pricing and personalised support from our local Australian team, we ensure that your orders are managed seamlessly.”

Manufacturing 86

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing Logistics 86

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

10 Ways AI Can Make Your Manufacturing Better Proactive Inventory Management Managing inventory is mostly a reactive process. It enables forecasting of consumer demand for every SKU, and its unique ability to engage in near-term demand sensing lets you create forecasts based on current supply chain conditions.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Robotics Robotics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Eipcor recently surveyed 600 frontline factory workers for our Voice of the Essential Manufacturing Worker report. Yet it also faces challenges, like higher regulations, supply chain disruptions, increased consumer demand, and economic uncertainty. How do these issues impact factory workers? Here’s what they learned.

Supply Chain 73

Supply Chain Manufacturing 73

i4.0 today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Siemens Smart Infrastructure plant in Zug, Switzerland, has been named Factory of the Year 2022 in the category Excellence in Supply Chain Resilience. The award recognizes the plant’s supply chain resilience and preventive risk management, which were found to be outstanding measured against other plants in Europe.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Value chain Logistics 52

iBASEt

JANUARY 11, 2024

Overall, artificial intelligence is being used to make manufacturing processes more resilient against the unpredictable nuances of demand and supply chain interruptions. The convergence of IT and OT data connected with the supply chain also created the ever-increasing information availability.

Supply Chain 82

Supply Chain Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Robotics 82

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 19, 2024

For the first time, attendees at AMUG—a conference that brings together users of additive manufacturing from around the globe—could appreciate the simplicity with which the additive industry can now integrate its own 3D printing machines, applications, business models, and more, into a true digital supply chain platform.

3D printing 52

3D printing Supply Chain Additive manufacturing Rapid prototyping 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 16, 2023

As operations expand to full capacity, the factory will employ an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 workers directly. C4V provides proven Intellectual Property (IP), a qualified supply chain, blueprints and technology concepts for battery manufacturing, which accelerates planning, engineering, and construction.

Supply Chain 107

Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 107

ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Share Imagine you could replicate an entire factory floor, not with bricks and mortar, but with data and code. That’s the heart of what a virtual factory is: a digital twin of your manufacturing operations. This concept offers deeper insights than are normally possible by simulating what happens on the factory floor.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 52

E&T

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

“I think we’re bouncing from one disaster to another,” says Jason Webb, managing director at Sussex manufacturer Electronic Temperature Instruments (ETI), neatly summing up the state of the world today. While the war hasn’t led to shortages just yet, Webb reckons “a blackhole” in supply could appear in future.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Sourcing Electronics Manufacturing 105

Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 2, 2024

A survey of factory managers in China shows manufacturing contracted in December in the latest sign the world’s second-largest economy remains sluggish. The official purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49 last month in what officials said was evidence of weak demand, the National Bureau of Statistics reported on Sunday.

Supply Chain 74

Supply Chain Manufacturing 74

Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how rapid changes in supply chains created a need to share more information more effectively. Learn the advantages of improving data transparency for supply chains. See how tools can increase supply chain digitalization, integration and automation.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Function Electronics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 19, 2024

On March 9, 2024, German Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Dr. Robert Habeck visited the smart factory of German high-tech company TRUMPF near Chicago, Illinois, United States. Discussions with the top management of the TRUMPF U.S. billion euros, employees: 18,400 worldwide). Photo: TRUMPF.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Automation 52

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 15, 2024

Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory. Apollo can autonomously navigate the factory floor and avoid obstacles. Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. Credit: Apptronik Automotive manufacturing is the leading adopter of robotics worldwide.

Automotive 137

Automotive Robotics Robotics Logistics 137

ATS

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The importance of the supply chain is most easily illustrated by the vast scale of the repercussions that follow when supply chain problems occur. Supply chain digital transformation — driven by Industry 4.0 Supply chain digital transformation — driven by Industry 4.0 developments.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Logistics 52

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 14, 2023

As the digitisation of the manufacturing sector becomes more prevalent, we are seeing big data collected from machines, robotics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) sensors and other connected equipment in the factory. This enables manufacturers to proactively address these issues and minimise the impact on their factory floor.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 69

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Manufacturing Bottleneck 69

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

(CNW Group/BMW Group Canada) RICHMOND HILL —The BMW Group aims to source components like battery cells close to vehicle production and gradually localize the supply chain for primary materials. Belgian company Umicore has now been recruited as a further partner for establishing a local supply chain in North America.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing 59

Cisco Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Manufacturers can contribute to corporate and global sustainability goals by building an intelligent plant to better manage energy, waste, and materials. Investing in emissions and wastewater monitoring and management systems. Building a sustainable supply chain by identifying and working with suppliers who value sustainability; and.

Supply Chain 128

Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing Automation 128

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 7, 2023

RSM has partnered with Aequitas Investment Partners, a specialist asset consultant and investment manager, to assist RSM’s advisers in developing investment portfolios and managing them through the turbulent economic environment. Supply chain vulnerabilities have been thrust into the spotlight by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Manufacturing 79

Manufacturing Supply Chain Lead Time Digital manufacturing 79

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 14, 2024

The IE program is invested in the infrastructure and technology to best prepare students for careers in smart manufacturing, supply chain resiliency, AI and machine learning, among others. The ProShop Ecosystem will also be used to track and manage 3D print, metrology, laser and human integration labs on different floors.

3D printing 52

3D printing Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Function 52

Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 15, 2023

I think there’s a very big difference in the adoption curves and those differences correlate directly to factory size. No matter what you’re trying to achieve, at least in automotive and aerospace, you’re limited by the supply base. This is based on my experience understanding what shuts down large factories.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive Manufacturing 105

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 22, 2024

It has been interesting and perhaps surprising to see AI changing the lives of office workers before it touches working practices in most factories. This transition is a strategic necessity, supporting the shift towards high-volume, high-mix production, resilient supply chains, competitive data utilization, and sustainability goals.

Robotics 130

Robotics Robotics Automation Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 130

ATS

JUNE 15, 2023

As manufacturers examine the advantages of reshoring — along with the disadvantages — global factors, as well as the newfound prevalence and accessibility of smart factory technology, are making reshoring much more than the buzzword that it once seemed to be. Why are companies reshoring?

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Logistics Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Digital transformation on the way to smart factory implementation. Smart factory prerequisites are required prior to implementation. 6-9, included discussions about digitalization helps optimize operations, helps with energy efficiency, workforce shortages, supply chain, climate change and cybersecurity. 27-March 27.

Smart manufacturing 52

Smart manufacturing Digital manufacturing Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 16, 2023

The factory will directly employ 1,500 to 2,000 people when activities reach full capacity. C4V offers proven Intellectual Property (IP), a qualified supply chain, blueprints, and technology concepts for battery manufacture, all of which help to speed up planning, engineering, and construction.

Supply Chain 78

Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 78

E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The nature of the factory floor and supply chains continues to evolve, hailing a new era of efficiency and agility driven by automation, data analytics, and interconnected systems. Innovative technologies have the potential to revolutionise every aspect of the value chain.

Manufacturing 68

Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Smart manufacturing 68

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition , which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on the 13 th October 2022, will serve as a national forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the associated supply chains from across Scotland to gather to discuss pressing issues facing the industry.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain 3D printing Manufacturing Industry 4.0 97

Machine Metrics

AUGUST 23, 2022

Today is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for manufacturers to capitalize on the reorganization of the global supply chain. Yet, most factories still have disconnected operations. Machines are disconnected from the people who operate them and the systems that manage day-to-day operations.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

ATS

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Automation has taken new and innovative forms, driven by advanced technology Speed and efficiency, always a critical need for these industries, are in increased demand Supply chain uncertainty is a growing concern across industries In a global manufacturing landscape, cutting-edge digital capabilities are becoming the norm.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

i4.0 today

MAY 18, 2023

The company is building a mega-factory and battery facility in the US state of North-Carolina, which will be as big as their facilities in Vietnam and CEO Pham Thuy Linh has stated that they are also looking for an appropriate location for a European factory.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Logistics Automation 52

SMMT

AUGUST 24, 2022

The performance must be set in context, however, as it is compared with July 2021, which was the worst July since 1956 as car makers faced multiple issues including the global shortage of semiconductors and staff absences arising from the ‘pingdemic’ forcing some to alter summer shutdown timings to help manage the challenge.

Supply Chain 135

Supply Chain Manufacturing 135

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Events like the pandemic, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and trade disagreements have exposed global supply chain vulnerabilities, while underlining the need for steady, uninterrupted component and raw material supplies. This is being accompanied by the realization that Industry 5.0 technologies.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Value chain Automotive 52

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In recent years, due to the impact and spread of COVID-19, as well as the complicated and uncertain changes in the external environment, such as inflation and supply chain disruption, people have paid more attention to the brands, long-term quality, stable supply and service responses of automation, control and instrumentation products.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automation Robotics 52

AU Manufacturing

APRIL 17, 2023

Recently, Austin’s Indonesian factory underwent a significant expansion and refurbishment, doubling its manufacturing capacity to meet the rising demand. David Singleton, Austin CEO and managing director, expressed his delight at the beginning of the company’s design and production strategy’s success in the Asia Pacific region.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Freight Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 31, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for December 2022, for stories posted in the last three months included control system management, industrial robot trends, MQTT, most-viewed Control Engineering stories in 2022 and more. Chris Vavra , web content manager, Control Engineering , CFE Media and Technology, cvavra@cfemedia.com.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Automation 52

Factory Worx

JULY 19, 2022

paradigm and how manufacturers are already applying this effective technique to boost productivity, enhance quality, and better manage supply chains. Market adaptation / Supply chain The Industry 4.0 environment is entirely dominated by artificial intelligence, which extends beyond the factory floor.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain 98

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

and the Smart Factory have put a greater emphasis on information and how it impacts a facility’s operation. We have more data than we need,” said Darcy MacClaren, senior vice president of digital supply chain sales for SAP. Messages highlighted at IMTS included: Improving worker optimization on the factory floor with AI.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence 52

i4.0 today

AUGUST 17, 2023

This approach equips them to face evolving market demands as well as supply chain challenges. The next step to driving the competitiveness and profitability of manufacturers even further is integrating real-time data generation and management within all aspects of car and part production.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Automation Electronics 52