Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Learning Objectives: Understand what technologies should be integrated into manufacturing automation and robotic processes Review current, available Industry 4.0 technology trends Learn the needed competences to complete a robotics and automation risk assessment Quickly establish Industry 4.0

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Smart manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Robotics 52

ATS

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Share Artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance and digital twins are just some of the new things happening in manufacturing right now. Most, though, are still trying to make sense of this digital transformation in manufacturing. What is digital transformation in manufacturing?

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Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence 3D printing Lean manufacturing 59

MEM

JANUARY 23, 2023

Rising energy costs, high inflation and an acute shortage of skilled workers are putting UK manufacturers under enormous pressure. OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is seen by the majority of manufacturers as the gold standard in productivity monitoring, taking into account performance, availability and quality. FourJaw 2.1

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Lean manufacturing 52

Factory Worx

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Why should manufacturers in Australia invest in Digital Transformation for effective production? Digital transformation is expanding in the entire manufacturing sector. If manufacturing firms are unable to understand what's best for them it will result in unproductive employees, outdated processes in the coming future.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2023

Weld Australia—the peak body representing the welding industry in Australia—can help welders and fabricators realise the benefits of these advanced welding technologies. The power of Industry 4.0, robots and cobots Automation, Industry 4.0, Industry 4.0 According to Safe Work Australia, there were 6.9

3D printing 97

3D printing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Robotics 97

Mold Making Technology

MARCH 1, 2023

In honor of our quarter of a century around the sun , here are 25 technologies and trends we’ve covered consistently in MMT from 1998 to 2023: 3D printing Aluminum Automation Coatings Control technology Cooling, conformal Data/Industry 4.0

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3D printing Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 98

i4.0 today

JUNE 29, 2023

In recent years, rising energy costs have become a significant concern for manufacturers in the United Kingdom. According to a recent survey by Make UK, six in ten manufacturers believe that the severity of these rising energy costs poses a threat to their businesses.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Smart manufacturing Bottleneck 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 7, 2023

Manufacturers’ Monthly investigates the skills and training initiatives the Australian company is putting in place to grow its presence in major defencen projects. To become a valued Defence supplier , Elexon had to make sure its operations exceeded industry standards. interconnectedness. interconnectedness.

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Lean manufacturing Electronics Prototype  Industry 4.0 98

ATS

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With digital transformation taking hold across industry and manufacturing, the metals industry is no exception. Why the metals industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Digital transformation in the metals industry — and across manufacturing — is occurring for a number of reasons. Lean manufacturing.

3D printing 52

3D printing Lean manufacturing Prototype  Industry 4.0 52

eFlex Systems

MARCH 18, 2024

As demand rises for customized products, having a technology partner capable of delivering comprehensive manufacturing solutions becomes crucial.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Process control Industry 4.0 40

eFlex Systems

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Learn how new connected process control technologies are simplifying complex manufacturing and making production environments more flexible and controlled.

Process control 64

Process control Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 64

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Comau has designed and deployed a flexible Body-In-White (BIW) manufacturing solution for the all-new Tonale, the first Alfa SUV of the new generation, meeting both the customer’s rigorous production targets, quality goals and time to market objectives.

Automation 52

Automation Robotics Robotics Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

Tyler’s Take Industrial code is going be a growing conversation in the manufacturing marketplace — especially as we press forth into an era of digital transformation and with the increasing number of connected industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices appearing on the plant floor. million workers by 2030. trillion annually.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Automation Smart manufacturing Automotive 52

i4.0 today

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Resource efficiency and the ongoing reduction of carbon emissions are increasingly prioritized in manufacturing. Another quality hallmark of the plant is cost management built on lean manufacturing, automation and digitalization. Both underline the plant’s clear focus on sustainability. I’m proud of our team at the Zug plant.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Value chain Logistics 52

i4.0 today

AUGUST 21, 2023

A thorough audit should be conducted to examine various aspects, including the sourcing of raw materials, manufacturing processes, transportation methods and waste management. These goals should align with industry standards, international accords (such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) and the expectations of stakeholders.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Sourcing Compliance 52

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is agile and how does it affect manufacturing operations? Agile is a mindset and Lean manufacturing approach that emphasizes short time frames, adaptability and completing project through incremental steps. Agile helps teams develop better software faster and provides a competitive advantage in our rapidly changing world.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

eFlex Systems

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead of working from a hunch, manufacturers can use detailed process data to identify pain points, make and test changes, and implement improvements.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Process control Industry 4.0 59

eFlex Systems

JULY 10, 2023

Today, growing numbers of manufacturers are embracing the power and possibilities of connected process control technologies and using innovative new solutions to transform their production environments.

Process control 52

Process control Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 52

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Photo Credit, all images: Verisurf Automated metrology is pervasive in manufacturing today, but not just for quality verification. Various types of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), also called sensors, combined with applicable software, are being put to work across the manufacturing enterprise for many applications.

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Automation Process control Six Sigma Lean manufacturing 98

eFlex Systems

MAY 19, 2022

When production operators work the pack-out stations, I consider that to be one of the most crucial check points for your parts. If you think about it, those operators are the last ones to touch your product before it reaches the customer.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Now, a universal drive towards real time manufacturing is resulting in UK manufacturers re-evaluating their offshoring business case in an effort to re-balance the geographical, cultural and linguistic flaws in their supply chain. Giving the astute lighting control firm a more balanced and economic risk structure.

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Sourcing Supply Chain Logistics Lean manufacturing 52