E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As Wales Tech Week draws closer, visitors can expect digital transformation in manufacturing to be one of the main focuses. I spoke to experts in the industry to see how manufacturing businesses stand to reap huge benefits from tech advances including digital transformation. But digital transformation cannot be considered in isolation.

Manufacturing 69

Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Smart manufacturing 69

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Source: Binder USA Binder USA LP, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, last week announced that it is offering connectors from its M12 series as surface-mount devices, or SMDs). It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes. Binder USA is a subsidiary of unit of Franz Binder GmbH & Co.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Process control 86

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. In addition, the integration offers closed-loop feedback to the robot for autonomous process control, it said. Kniptash, FOBA’s sales manager for Americas.

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Robotics Robotics Process control Bottleneck 88

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. 3D model-based definition (MBD) enables manufacturers to reduce errors and avoid manual data re-entry introduced by the traditional drawing-based communication processes. In a MBD process, the original 3D model is the authority dataset to which all manufacturing is verified against.

Process control 52

Process control Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

In addition, when connected to a plant’s control and safety systems, it enables the utilization of manufacturing site data that has been acquired by robots, and the issuing of procedural instructions to robots, thus enabling the first step to be taken toward autonomous plant operations.

Automation 147

Automation Robotics Robotics Function 147

Control Engineering

MAY 25, 2023

Process valve insights Proper process valve maintenance in a manufacturing facility can help companies prevent serious damage and injury. Valves contribute to the safety of industrial processes by controlling fluid flow through pipelines and improving the precision of different operations. Torque requirements.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 52

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manufacturing Automation Process control 52

NCMS

AUGUST 24, 2022

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to integrate the demand and supply planning processes, identify process controls and accountability standards, and develop scalable process automation initiatives with the capability to iterate divergent data sources.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Process control Sourcing Automation 40

Polytron

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Polytron, a CSIA Certified Member, helps manufacturers develop and implement their digital transformation strategy and road map, which includes integrating data from all of the different manufacturing systems into one contextualized source of information, according to Richard Phillips, PE, PMP, director of smart manufacturing.

Smart manufacturing 52

Smart manufacturing Process control Sourcing Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Identifying and monitoring correct weld settings provides a means for quality control of the product being manufactured. During process development, one can compare the stability of the settings and optimize the process. The key is to quickly identify the true source of the problem and get back on track with production.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Process control Sourcing Fit 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Saving money while optimizing process control is a key aspect of success in manufacturing, especially when it comes to solvents and vapor degreasing. When it comes to process control, using a vapor degreaser to clean parts can be challenging. Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing. www.kyzen.com.

Process control 105

Process control Supply Chain Logistics Function 105

MEM

JUNE 14, 2023

WAAM3D, the global leader in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM®), has announced the v2 release of its signature WAAMCtrl® software at TCT360. Thanks to WAAMCtrl®’s use of statistical process control, its monitoring output enables the demonstration of robustness, validity and compliance to certification boards and other regulatory bodies.

Compliance 52

Compliance Process control Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

MEM

JUNE 15, 2023

Heat treatment processes are a crucial component of many manufacturing processes, and thermal loop solutions have become increasingly popular for achieving improved temperature control and consistent outcomes. But many OEMs are missing opportunities where thermal loop solutions offer more than just greater control.

Compliance 52

Compliance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

Embracing concepts and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and smart manufacturing can help. In the past, upgrading a distributed control system (DCS) typically involved ripping out the old system and replacing it with a new one from a different vendor, or undergoing a hardware or software upgrade.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. For these processes to run over wireless infrastructure, the communications technology must deliver against strict application requirements for performance and reliability. 2) Manufacturing logistics. 3) Process automation monitoring.

Automation 111

Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Process control 111

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 21, 2018

There is no one size fits all view when it comes to manufacturing. Large, advanced plants are using a plethora of advanced manufacturing processes, robots and data as a core part of their operations. The report noted five key insights and areas that manufacturers in the middle market are focusing on, these include: Competition.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Its protruding electrode and narrow, 7 mm nozzle enable easy weld location control. Furthermore, it can upscale manufacturing capacity with an integrated collar for machine integration. Welding components include ESAB’s Aristo® 500ix pulse power source, the RobustFeed U82 wire feeder, an air- or water-cooled torch and accessories.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Process control 52

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

I was wondering if I should have more security than I have being a manufacturing and industrial site. Security information comes at me faster than to my friend Greg Hale who specializes on the subject at Industrial Safety and Security Source. 6 months later, the proverbial “shields” are still up but is the U.S.

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Sourcing Manufacturing Process control Automation 130

Control Engineering

MARCH 30, 2023

Global efforts to achieve zero carbon emissions from industry are gathering pace as a variety of environmental, economic and geopolitical factors are driving the development of sustainable energy sources such as green hydrogen. The growing viability of hydrogen as an energy source is changing this.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Process control Automation Function 52

Gary Mintchell

JULY 14, 2022

Technology pundits have extolled hydrogen as an energy source that makes sense from environmental and sustainable points-of-view for many years. The post Hydrogen and Biofuel Production Improvements appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. We are finally on the cusp of a breakthrough.

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Automation Process control 100

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 12, 2023

System integration insights When kicking off a project with a key process control scope, the state of the art of the process technology should be as well known by the team as possible. New process valves and instruments were selected to support potential developments in process control and monitoring.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Process control 52

Control Engineering

APRIL 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Review four control methods to optimize PID tuning, according to ChatGPT, are Ziegler-Nichols, Cohen-Coon, Internal Model Control (IMC) and Model Predictive Control (MPC). Understand the PID tuning process, according to ChatGPT.

Process control 52

Process control Function Artificial Intelligence Sourcing 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Compare and contrast differences in a large-scale, multi-plant data analytics project and a local process control data analytics effort. A local process control data analytics effort involves PID loop tuning modifications. A local process control data analytics effort involves PID loop tuning modifications.

Process control 52

Process control Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Sourcing 52

Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how Ireland fosters collaboration and innovation among manufacturers. See how workforce development and training initiatives can support innovation in manufacturing. Learn about innovative manufacturing projects underway in Ireland. Industry 5.0 insights Whereas Industry 4.0 Industry 5.0

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Pharmaceutical 3D printing 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Among the critical aspects of safety is the evaluation, management, and monitoring of functional safety systems, which encompass alarm management, process control, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). Monitoring safety critical asset items and linking them to permitted activities will provide significant benefits to plants.

Function 52

Function Process control Sourcing Process manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

MAY 22, 2023

Digital twin insights Manufacturing facilities that employ a digital twin may achieve more sustainable outcomes. Carbon capture, use and storage is a process that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like coal-fired power plants and either reuses or stores it so it will not enter the atmosphere.

Process control 52

Process control Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

Automation helps manufacturers expand when skilled workers are unavailable. To do so, Deken said, develop the right balance when considering preparation, process improvement, technology investment and risk mitigation. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can achieve better profitability, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

Automation 98

Automation Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 30, 2023

With 80% of EuroBLECH visitors involved in purchasing decisions and nearly every second visitor attending with the intention to invest, exhibitors can expect four days of valuable face-to-face business with key contacts from global companies looking to source sheet metal working solutions.

Form 52

Form Supply Chain Sourcing Prototype  52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2022

“With sustainability becoming the overarching theme across industries, focus on electric vehicles (EV), hydrogen fuel cells, and renewable energy sources is growing,” said Ram Ravi, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan. Improving the efficiency of EV powertrains and electric motors will drive demand for metrology software.”.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Cycle time Aerospace Automotive 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Turning designs into reality requires transformative fabrication processes with hundreds of sequential steps that are expected to deliver high yields with maximum productivity and minimum downtime, even as complexity and power demands rise. Precisely controlled, reliable high-voltage power plays a critical role in meeting these expectations.

Electronics 59

Electronics Process control Manufacturing Function 59

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Maturity level is often applied in technology adoption applications, and four energy readiness maturity levels were offered to manufacturers and facility engineers Nov. He added that energy accounts for at least 5% of an average manufacturing company’s cost, and energy saving measures could save 10% to 30% of energy costs.

Automation 52

Automation Compliance Artificial Intelligence Process control 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 24, 2022

High performance data capture: A SCADA also should have the capability of high-speed, data collection through a historian that can log data at a speed greater than 100,000 tags per second and that can work with data sources across the enterprise. Advanced alarming: A SCADA system should come with enterprise-wide alarm and event management.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation 52

Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught manufacturers many new lessons. However, the one that it has reinforced is the importance of being able to control the entire manufacturing process. How technologies from different sources create excess complexity. Dealing with “quick fixes”.

Process control 52

Process control Manufacturing Six Sigma Automation 52

Control Engineering

JULY 19, 2022

Analytics are going to be a key driver for manufacturers looking to get the most productivity and insight from their operations as they deal with supply chain and labor shortages. It has to supplement data acquisition to provide real value for manufacturers. Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) were developed in the late 1960s.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Artificial Intelligence 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

New Compact Resistance Welding Workstation Simplifies Tasks AMADA WELD TECH INC. , (Monrovia, CA) a leading manufacturer of welding, marking, cutting, sealing, and bonding technology, offers the WR Series of Resistance Welding Workstations. We now offer Spire in three sizes, so manufacturers aren’t paying for airflow they don’t need.”

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Benchmarking Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 16, 2023

First-of-its-Kind Robotic Cell Automated TIG Welding Solution Automation is the word in manufacturing today, and CINCINNATI Inc. These easy-to-use, compact and lightweight welders feature an industrial design with digital controls and a five-handle roll cage for portability, cable management and protection. Miller Electric Mfg.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Automation Sourcing 52

Dinesh Mishra

AUGUST 28, 2023

Logistics Operations: This service covers infra setup, sourcing, packaging, transportation, storage and handling, network inventory management, and freight management. Managing it demands process control, focus and energy beyond their primary competencies Why scaas?

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Logistics Warehousing Compliance 98

i4.0 today

MARCH 2, 2023

Manufacturing processes are continually adapted and optimized; products are increasingly being individually manufactured. Thus these sectors of industry have had to rely on digital documentation for a long time now to keep track of the as-built status of their plants and manage the relevant interrelated processes.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Pharmaceutical Logistics 52