The Hidden Benefits of Manageable Switches in OT Networks
Automation World
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Why upgrading to modern, scalable, and manageable infrastructure should be considered as part of any smart manufacturing initiative.
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‘Hidden Strobe’ Provides Benefits of Strobing Without Annoying Flashes
Metrology
MAY 31, 2023
Hidden Strobe represents a significant step forward in machine vision technology The post ‘Hidden Strobe’ Provides Benefits of Strobing Without Annoying Flashes appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.
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How to Determine the Real Value of Technology Investments in Your Business
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Shifting from an immediate cost-centered evaluation of a new technology to its long-term benefits will unlock hidden value and open doors to new business opportunities.
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Machine Vision Light With Hidden Strobe Technology Launched
Metrology
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Smart Vision Lights has introduced the JWL150-DO Lightgistics Series light, now with Hidden Strobe technology, which delivers the benefits of strobing without the distraction and disorientation associated with LED strobe lights.
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How to Determine the Real Value of Technology Investments in Your Business
Plastics Today
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Shifting from an immediate cost-centered evaluation of a new technology to its long-term benefits will unlock hidden value and open doors to new business opportunities.
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IO-Link: Revolutionising manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturer's Monthly
MAY 1, 2024
The food and beverage sector benefits from advanced monitoring and predictive maintenance, ensuring food safety and preventing poor-quality products from entering the market. This connectivity unlocks a myriad of benefits, including enhanced efficiency, improved production, higher quality assurance, and overall cost reduction.
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The big picture: Quantum sensing technologies and their impact on manufacturing
Automation Mag
JANUARY 22, 2024
While society has enjoyed the benefits of these technologies, they are less well-known than the much-discussed quantum computing and quantum communication. Within these approaches, quantum-sensing technologies can be grouped into five distinct categories with complementary benefits.
Former WA MP to steer South-West advanced manufacturing hub
Manufacturer's Monthly
DECEMBER 7, 2022
As chair of the steering group, Brown will provide independent advice to the government, through the minister for regional development, on the vision and benefits of the SW AMTECH. “We recognise this exceptional capability could translate into something bigger, so have been working hard to advance the development of a common user hub.
Former WA Minister Clive Brown tapped to lead advanced manufacturing hub
AU Manufacturing
DECEMBER 4, 2022
Under his new role in the steering group, Brown will provide independent advice to the government through the Minister for Regional Development, on the vision and benefits of a manufacturing hub. .
3 TASC Topics That Touch on Automation Considerations for Job Shops
Modern Machine Shop
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Photo Credit: Getty Images Automation is reshaping manufacturing, and amid an ongoing labor shortage, it is essential for machine shops to understand the possible benefits of automating machining processes to expand capacities and apply this knowledge to their situations.
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Navigating Stakeholder Buy-In for Manufacturing Innovation
ATS
APRIL 30, 2024
Consequently, people in hands-on roles should understand that many decision-makers will lack knowledge about current activities and how they might benefit from innovative ideas. Quantify benefits Determine the result of solving the problem in numerical terms. Assess needs Define the problem. Would it reduce the need for overtime work?
Australian Innovation Competition announces prize pool of $150k for entrants with innovative ideas
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 29, 2023
The Australian Innovation Competition (AIC 2023) has opened for entries today, with the goal of supporting local innovators across all sectors, including mining and manufacturing , who are developing new ideas and solutions to benefit customers, organisations, and their industries.
UK universities sign deal to help build Europe’s largest solar telescope
E&T
JULY 25, 2023
Learning from how nature does it will help us explore how to replicate the process for the benefit of humankind.” Once operational, the telescope will be able to uncover signals currently hidden in the noise and reveal the existence of unknown, tiny magnetic structures.
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Using Sensors for Tire & Rubber Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 26, 2024
Fluid systems such as those used for heating and cooling also benefit from pressure monitoring. Additional benefits of avoiding unnecessary or premature oil changes are reduced downtime and material savings. Pressure: Forces applied in curing presses need precise measurement. That means increased productivity and capacity.
Connected vehicles could detect road dangers before accidents happen
E&T
JULY 28, 2023
This can also help identify the causes of these manoeuvres such as a hidden junction, regularly queueing traffic or even a damaged road surface. Once acquired, this data can give highway engineers insights into which locations need to be looked at, such as those where there are repeated indications of emergency manoeuvres.
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Control Engineering hot topics, July 2022
Control Engineering
AUGUST 2, 2022
Solving low speed rotary servo applications with direct-drive motors avoids hidden initial costs, while saving money over the life of the machine. Instrumentation calibration best practices, benefits. Four best practices and three benefits are highlighted. Direct-drive servo tutorial, application update.
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Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis in Manufacturing
ATS
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The major benefits are identified so readers can determine whether PFMEA is something they want to use. Benefits of PFMEA While a thorough PFMEA takes time to plan and requires considerable resources to carry out and follow up on, it helps a business avoid unexpected costs and disruption. What is PFMEA?
What is “Lights-Out” Manufacturing?
ATS
JULY 7, 2023
Share As industrial automation has advanced and expanded, the promise of true “lights-out” manufacturing has been one of the most consistent objectives that manufacturers cite in the benefits of this technology. These requirements draw from a range of automation technology, Industry 4.0
Part Monitoring & Maintenance for Aircraft Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 18, 2024
Measure effectiveness of maintenance: It’s always a challenge to avoid doing the wrong type of maintenance, incurring costs without benefits. Other benefits of additive manufacturing include its potential to shrink parts inventories and to create fixtures for tasks like welding fit up. This is where measurement comes in.
What is Asset Performance Optimization?
ATS
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
This blog will discuss what asset performance management is, how to optimize it, ways to optimize your assets today and some major benefits revolving around these upgrades. This data will help you avoid unplanned downtime in manufacturing , amongst other benefits. What is asset performance management?
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Food & Beverage Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance
ATS
MARCH 26, 2024
This blog explores the value of adopting this strategy, what’s involved in implementation and the benefits to be expected. Specific benefits include: Lower equipment repair costs: Planned maintenance is less expensive than reacting to breakdowns.
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What is MRO in Manufacturing?
ATS
JUNE 29, 2023
Here, we will explore the details and benefits of a dedicated MRO program, illustrating how increased focus on this area can help your business maintain a competitive edge. While it may be challenging to implement these changes, the overall cost benefits will almost always prove worth the investment. What is MRO inventory?
Supporting the building blocks of Australian manufacturing
Manufacturer's Monthly
JULY 27, 2022
Hidden in the undercarriage, these parts are responsible for supporting the weight and movement of large product volume, and must be resistant to environmental stresses as well. We collaborate with Schaeffler across many different customer projects, and our joint effort always benefits the outcome in the long run,” reflected Burgess.
Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS)
ATS
AUGUST 8, 2023
If not effective, the steps taken should be adjusted or further monitored to pursue value and benefits. Onboarding should include a clear communication of the value and benefits of the FRACAS, so that employees understand why they are being asked to learn new systems and take on new responsibilities.
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Top Trends in Machine Health Monitoring for 2024
ATS
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
One of the most significant is garnering buy-in from facilities, as skepticism persists over whether the benefits outweigh the costs. Addressing market challenges Although the machine health monitoring market holds immense potential, addressing key challenges is essential to realizing its full benefits.
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Process Optimization in Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 20, 2024
Yet when process optimization is applied at the bottleneck, the benefits are magnified by the increase in capacity of the entire system. Benefits of process optimization Taking the time to optimize an individual process reduces the waste created at that point in the operation.
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
ATS
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
This blog explains what enterprise asset management entails, the benefits it delivers and how it relates to computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS). The practice of enterprise asset management encompasses maintenance but takes a broader, cradle-to-grave approach.
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Modern Wire Feeders Deliver More Control, Ease of Use
Fabricating & Metal Work
APRIL 19, 2023
Where previously many of those features were accessed via side panels or hidden menus, they are now easily found with the push of a button on digital menus and LCD interface screens. As operators make parameter adjustments, the screen shows how the changes impact their welding arc.
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The Important Role of AI in Car Manufacturing
ATS
MAY 12, 2023
In this article, we will explore the evolution of AI in car manufacturing and the benefits that this technology continues to provide. Increased productivity: AI has the ability to create efficiency improvements in every area of manufacturing, even those that previously had not been able to benefit from automation.
Manufacturing Execution Systems
ATS
AUGUST 8, 2023
Level 3: Operations management The operations level represents the largest opportunity to realize the benefits of MES software. At this level, long-term operational objectives are also of concern, and data is synthesized to produce expected resource requirements over the forthcoming months and years.
The Impact of ChatGPT in Manufacturing
ATS
AUGUST 8, 2023
Benefits, challenges & limitations Although we tend to look toward the benefits of any new technology, organizations should also consider the risks associated with technology that is so new and still evolving.
The Use of Soft Sensors in Manufacturing and Maintenance
ATS
JANUARY 24, 2024
Benefits of using soft sensors Used in manufacturing as described above, soft sensors have many benefits. Digital twins are used to predict maintenance needs, for operator and maintenance technician training, and to explore process optimization ideas.
How data discovery enables manufacturers to identify trends that can help in fine-tuning their operations
AU Manufacturing
JUNE 14, 2023
These large data sets are then analysed to uncover hidden insights and trends. Another key benefit of data discovery is that it enables manufacturers to make data-driven decisions. Manufacturers must take a strategic approach to fully leverage the benefits of data discovery.
Materialise Empowers Control of the 3D Printing Process
Fabricating & Metal Work
APRIL 14, 2023
However, AM users are missing the right tools and suffer from failed builds, hidden defects inside of their parts, and standard 3D printing parameters that don’t support their AM applications. AM service providers are being challenged to meet growing demands and expectations in terms of part quality and competitive pricing.
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The Importance of Manufacturing Plant Documentation
ATS
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By implementing a comprehensive digital documentation process, manufacturers can see benefits to the bottom line as problems are solved more quickly and performance and quality improve.
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A Goal of Consistency Ensures HAIMER USA’s Customers Thrive
Fabricating & Metal Work
JANUARY 19, 2023
This modular shrink fit automation cube was created to address the challenge of the hidden costs involved in setting up tools in the tool room. These scenarios end up being a hidden cost that eats away at profits. “So, So, we saw that problem of hidden costs, and saw the problem of resources that people are having,” Holden said.
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What to Include in Your Manufacturing Production Reports
ATS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Share One of the main benefits of today’s industrial maintenance technology is the ability to collect data about nearly every operation and process throughout the facility — and to then quickly analyze and furnish that information for effective, impactful decision-making.
Algorithm that detects brain defects could help treat epilepsy
E&T
AUGUST 12, 2022
Dr Konrad Wagstyl from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology said: “This algorithm could help to find more of these hidden lesions in children and adults with epilepsy, and enable more patients with epilepsy to be considered for brain surgery that could cure epilepsy and improve their cognitive development.”.
What is a Virtual Factory?
ATS
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Benefits of the virtual factory concept Virtual factories can give us a holistic view of the entire manufacturing process. Let’s break some of the biggest benefits down: Advanced analytics and scenario planning : A virtual factory allows for comprehensive data analysis.
Utilizing AI for Spare Parts Inventory Management
ATS
OCTOBER 11, 2023
We’ll explore how these cutting-edge technologies can trim inefficiencies, unlock enormous economic benefits and ultimately enhance bottom line performance. There’s no question that harnessing AI for inventory optimization has far reaching benefits. trillion dollars in tied up in inventory in the US alone.
Programmable Logic Controllers in Manufacturing
ATS
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
In this article, we will learn what a PLC is, what the purpose of a PLC is, and the uses and benefits of these powerful components. Benefits of using Programmable Logic Controllers Programmable logic controllers offer numerous benefits in manufacturing and maintenance: Ease of use: PLCs are considered easy to set up and use.
How to Utilize AI in Asset Management
ATS
OCTOBER 11, 2023
With all of these potential benefits, rampant challenges such as disorganized inventory, multiple vendors and urgent parts needs make implementing effective asset management programs an uphill battle for most manufacturers. Share In today’s increasingly competitive manufacturing landscape, asset management is more important than ever.
First Pass Yield in Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 5, 2024
In this example, FPY = [(100- (5+3))/100] x 100 = 92% Benefits of measuring first pass yield FPY shows the proportion of product being wasted due to quality problems. They can be cleaned and sold, but this needs more work. Therefore, these parts are not of saleable quality direct from the machine.
Using Sensors & IoT for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
ATS
MARCH 26, 2024
Benefit from industry 4.0 It gives them a complete record of process conditions throughout manufacturing, supporting any traceability work performed. Linkages to the CMMS capture a complete record of all maintenance work carried out, so this can be traced to any changes in operation or processing.
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