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Leveraging the OT edge to navigate process manufacturing

Control Engineering

Process manufacturing, DCS, cloud insights. The cost and complexity of accessing the critical data connected to the distributed control system (DCS) is a challenge for process manufacturers. Gone are the days when almost every plant kept its operational technology (OT) separate from the internet.

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Embrace Disruption: The Supply Chain

Fabricating & Metal Work

COVER STORY Metalworkers can build supply chains that can bend without breaking thanks to innovative strategies, processes and products. In response, metalworkers continue to invest in automation, robotics and machinery to speed up their processes, manufacturing highly precise and accurate components and parts.

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More sensors, despite strained supply chain

Control Engineering

KEYWORDS: Process sensors, process instrumentation, Endress+Hauser CONSIDER THIS How are you investing in process instrumentation to measure a more productive future? The post More sensors, despite strained supply chain appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Important Smart Factory KPIs

Gary Mintchell

Through Microsoft, I discovered this 59-page IoT Signals Report – Manufacturing Spotlight (August 2022), published by Microsoft and Intel, with research conducted by IoT Analytics. One of the findings from the research tells us 72% of manufacturers have partially or fully implemented a smart factory strategy today. Why it matters.

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$53.5 million boost for industry partnerships

Manufacturer's Monthly

The announcement of the additional funding means the IPP will support more key projects that are focussed on growing Queensland’s priority industries, strengthening our local supply chains, encouraging collaboration between all levels of government and industry, and leveraging private sector investment. The post $53.5

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Should you be looking for AI in an ERP?

AU Manufacturing

On the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we can acknowledge that supply chains are more efficient and informed than ever before. Greater efficiency AI has the power to optimise your supply chain by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, reducing the occurrence of errors, and increasing efficiency.

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Queensland unveils Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program’s 3rd round

AU Manufacturing

Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing Glenn Butcher has announced the third round of the Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program, which will provide Queensland manufacturers with access to funds amounting to $10 million over the next two years. Our funding helps them do that faster and more efficiently,” Butcher said.