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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Identify how to determine if your company is moving quickly enough with Industry 4.0 Review differences in Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Understand Industry 4.0 It has been a dozen years of Industry 4.0 Is there an Industry 5.0?

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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls. Industry 4.0

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Exploring the impact of Industry 4.0 on manufacturers

MEM

Industry 4.0 is becoming increasingly important within the manufacturing industry, but what exactly is it and how does your business make the transition? Here, Iain Butler, R&D Director at Buzzacott, explores the significance of Industry 4.0 and the available support for manufacturers who wish to switch.

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Digital manufacturing, smart manufacturing, enable sustainability efforts

Control Engineering

The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb. 6-9, included discussions about digitalization helps optimize operations, helps with energy efficiency, workforce shortages, supply chain, climate change and cybersecurity. The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb.

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How to organize, protect and apply big data in automation

Control Engineering

When rolling out AI-enabled machine vision to automate inspection processes, manufacturers drive quality improvement initiatives with an eye toward improving production yield, increasing process efficiency, and reducing costs. and what it means to the organization.

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Why is Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Necessary for Future Growth?

Factory Worx

Manufacturers can use digital technologies to improve operational efficiencies and optimise many business areas, such as product development and supply chain management. Digitisation boosts productivity instantly, allowing projects to proceed more quickly and manufacturers to meet more aggressive deadlines. Industry 4.0.

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Eliminate blind spots with asset monitoring across the plant

Control Engineering

Using a plant-wide asset monitoring platform can help close some blind spots manufacturers face. . With today’s labor and supply chain challenges, more companies are leaning into automation to a greater degree.