Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

For example, the team successfully used various 2D vision and light-based measurement systems but then decided it was time to acquire 3D scanning technology in-house. “This technology gave us another option for measuring and validating new parts to improve the measurement efficiency of our metrology team.”

Automotive 110

Automotive Form Function Manufacturing 110

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how aggregating and analyzing measurements ensure better results. Industrial sustainability insights Aggregating and analyzing measurements can ensure better results for sustainability efforts. See related video interview from Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023. Courtesy: Mark T.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Automation Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Process instrumentation insights Field instruments, measuring parameters like flow, pressure, temperature and level,play a critical role in minimizing environmental impact. Equally, if not more important, is the role played by the thousands of field instruments that measure key parameters such as flow, pressure, temperature, and level.

Compliance 97

Compliance Process manufacturing Manufacturing 97

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

I don’t know how they can measure the last one and the first two are huge numbers. But I will buy that there should be measurable improvements.) All three copilots contextualize, process, and analyze data from various manufacturing sources.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 147

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Bottleneck Sourcing Digital manufacturing 147

ATS

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s a measurement of a physical parameter that can be used for decision-making. A thermometer measures temperature and displays the value. A tachometer measures and displays rotational speed. Once the data is in digital form it can be transmitted, stored and analyzed as needed.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Automation Form Function 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 19, 2024

Zeiss Inspect Optical 3D is a solution for the inspection and evaluation of any 3D measurement data (e.g., The Zeiss Inspect X-Ray, for example, simplifies defect analysis — a new Multiview function makes it possible to display and analyze multiple workspaces with different perspectives of the component in parallel.

Function 52

Function Form Automation 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 5, 2024

Zeiss Inspect Optical 3D is a solution for the inspection and evaluation of any 3D measurement data (e.g., The Zeiss Inspect X-Ray, for example, simplifies defect analysis — a new Multiview function makes it possible to display and analyze multiple workspaces with different perspectives of the component in parallel.

Function 52

Function Form Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Advances in technology analyze spark characteristics in real time, adjusting settings for optimal pulse performance, which results in wear-free spark erosion and numerous other advantages. These fast, efficient electronics analyze spark characteristics in real time and adjust the current setting as needed for absolute pulse efficiency.

Form 52

Form Process control Aerospace Electronics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 18, 2024

These specialized detectors play a crucial role in MoSAIC, enabling precise measurements of neutral and ion winds’ composition, density, temperature, and velocity in the upper atmosphere. The post Photonis supplies NASA with ion detection technology appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly.

Electronics 105

Electronics Composites Manufacturing Aerospace 105

Manufacturing Tomorrow

AUGUST 24, 2023

The platform connects to measurement devices across the manufacturing process and provides valuable insights that manufacturers can use to analyze, identify, predict, and correct process errors before they occur.

Smart manufacturing 52

Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Metrology

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Roundness testers, surface analyzers and lead angle detection inspection benches—instrumentation to measure roundness, cylindricity, surface finish and lead angle shaft seals have all existed separately for a long time.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 5, 2023

Our work on this initiative is a great example of how technology can benefit the environment and help countries achieve their sustainability goals,” says Jacques Mulbert, Division President, ABB Measurement & Analytics. Once on-site, it measures methane concentration and flow with a measuring range as low as 180kg/h.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Automation 130

MEM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Advanced algorithms analyze this data to predict maintenance needs with remarkable precision. AI analyzes supplier performance data, demand forecasts, and production schedules. AI-driven robots can precisely measure and dispense ingredients, reducing the chance of human error and contamination.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Assembly Line Supply Chain 98

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In anticipation of these developments, Rohde & Schwarz, leading supplier of test and measurement solutions to the wireless industry, has enabled Qualcomm Technologies, a trailblazer in wireless system technology, to demonstrate that the Giga-MIMO system for tomorrow’s infrastructure is ready and effective to operate in these frequencies.

Prototype  52

Prototype  Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 18, 2023

The survey included both measurable and qualitative responses. Gains were cross-analyzed by a variety of demographics. becoming agile and resilient in responding to disruption. Industry Reimagined 2030 surveyed three hundred manufacturers on the performance gains in ten manufacturing areas.

Lean manufacturing 130

Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Bottleneck Industry 4.0 130

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The testbed team has defined test plans that can be applied to a scenario to analyze aspects like time synchronization, network configuration, and schedules. A testbed scenario at the recent European Plugfest analyzed the performance of a network incorporating the maximum available number of devices from the attending companies.

Prototype  72

Prototype  Automotive Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 72

Dinesh Mishra

MARCH 21, 2023

ABB’s automation, electrification, and digital solutions are helping monitor, analyze, and manage wastewater plant operations. In association with crucial measurement and control solutions, which collect and transmit a wealth of operational and diagnostic data, ABB systems help optimize resource efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Automation 98

Automation Benchmarking Manufacturing 98

i4.0 today

JUNE 12, 2023

cables and connectors in line with PCI-SIG specifications, Rohde & Schwarz is developing a new R&S ZNrun vector network analyzer automation suite option. cables and connectors by automating the process with a new R&S ZNrun vector network analyzer automation suite option.

Compliance 52

Compliance Automation Function Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 22, 2024

AI-integrated quality control software allows manufacturers to measure the true quality of manufactured and purchased parts by identifying defects the human eye cannot see. AI’s image recognition algorithms can analyze images of products on the assembly line to identify defects that the human eye is unable to detect.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52

NIST

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The old school way to answer this question was based on having the resources to produce spreadsheets of operational data and the expertise to analyze the data and understand how to respond. Using an MES helps focus on defining, measuring, analyzing and controlling They are often resource- and talent-challenged.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 60

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing 60

ATS

MARCH 26, 2024

Data is collected in a central location, in the cloud or on-premises, where it’s stored and analyzed. Besides its role in processing, temperature measurement can detect minor deviations or drifts before they become bigger problems. Today, though, IoT technology is rapidly changing that paradigm.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Spurred by demand to reduce the environmental impact of industrial process facilities, the new gas analysis solutions center will produce more than 10 different sensing technologies that can measure more than 60 different gas components, delivering on Emerson’s commitment to supporting customers’ decarbonization efforts.

Process control 130

Process control Pharmaceutical Beverage Electronics 130

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A measurement campaign by Rohde & Schwarz and Greenerwave recently characterized the configurable radio wave reflection properties of a novel FR2 RIS module developed by Greenerwave with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna test system from Rohde & Schwarz. R&S AMS32 software was used to automate measurement and data analysis.

Electronics 52

Electronics Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 27, 2023

Marposs has announced its Aeroel D-Lab, a table-top non-contact measuring system for controlling the diameter (avg, max, min) and ovality of drawing dies for wire and other extruded products. D-Lab is able to capture the measurement within 1 second and with +.01 The D-Lab has a measuring range of 0.5mm – 8mm, repeatability of ± 0.01

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 30, 2023

Understand that instrumentation for control of hydrogen electrolysis production processes include gas and conductivity analyzers, level sensors, temperature sensors and pressure sensors. The latest generation of smart instruments and analyzers are helping to enhance the efficiency, safety and viability of green hydrogen production.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Process control Automation Function 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division uses multiple technologies to serve the broadest industry sectors worldwide, including providing numerous technologies for non-stationary devices such as drones and satellites. Backed by global experts, ABB Measurement & Analytics service engineers are either technology- or industry-orientated.

Compliance 59

Compliance Fit Automation Manufacturing 59

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The researchers created a device called a conformable multimodal sensor face mask (cMaSK), which measure many parameters embedded in a flexible polymer frame that can be reversibly attached to the inside of any mask, around the edges. The MIT team wanted to create a more user-friendly, portable device to measure mask fit.

Fit 98

Fit Electronics Discrete manufacturing Manufacturing 98

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

German based test and measurement expert Rohde & Schwarz will present a comprehensive portfolio of state-of-the-art test solutions to handle the latest industry challenges. The demo features the new R&S FS-SNS110 smart noise source in combination with the R&S FSVA3000 signal and spectrum analyzer.

Automotive 52

Automotive Aerospace Function Sourcing 52

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

MARCH 20, 2024

Analyze capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets to determine if the company would benefit from additional or upgraded equipment. Below are a few KPI measurements that are common to production planning: Production rate: This rate calculates the number of items produced within a specific period.

Supply Chain 80

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Bottleneck 80

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 10, 2023

The idea of the Sensable platform is to broaden the focus of the camera, or combine multiple camera, such that an entire operation or segment of the plant can be viewed, captured, and analyzed. My grandfather told me of the time he was summoned to the front office of the GM plant where he was a production superintendent.

Bottleneck 130

Bottleneck Assembly Line Cycle time Robotics 130

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The report analyzed the financial statements of 123 Canadian corporations worth at least $2 billion and found the effective or actual tax rate paid by these companies was about 15 per cent in 2021 — significantly lower than the 26.5 The Liberals included measures to reform the tax system and close loopholes in the 2022 federal budget.

Compliance 98

Compliance Manufacturing 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The surface roughness measurement application uses the Blum-Novotest TC64 RG Digilog Probe as the sensor input in DTect-IT to analyze the surface of a part. Surface roughness measurement verifies the surface finish result. Results can be metric or imperial and include Ra, Rz, Rsm and Rmax. Learn more: [link].

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2023

ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division uses multiple technologies to serve the broadest industry sectors worldwide, including providing numerous technologies for non-stationary devices such as drones and satellites. Backed by global experts, ABB Measurement & Analytics service engineers are either technology- or industry-orientated.

Compliance 52

Compliance Fit Automation Manufacturing 52

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 27, 2023

Key spots: Missed throughput targets—station utilization lower than expected, unplanned downtimes more than planned Low process efficiency—cycle time variability, too many interruptions Low operations visibility—safety challenges due to best practices violations, missed inspection or assembly steps Use cases: Manage work area or assembly line—real-time (..)

Bottleneck 130

Bottleneck Assembly Line Cycle time Manufacturing 130

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Starting from the part machining, to final quality checks and now also providing an industrial software solution to monitor, analyze, and improve the quality and efficiency of industrial production. Marposs provides solutions that guarantee quality and process control to the whole production cycle. Marposs monitoring systems for machine tool.

Process control 52

Process control Logistics Aerospace Automotive 52

i4.0 today

JANUARY 9, 2023

. “ Using a powerful analytics software platform should be an integral part of each project as it can analyze, compute and highlight both efficiencies and inefficiencies in seconds ,” said Michael Saddik, CEO of Built On Vision.

Industry 4.0 105

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 105

ATS

MARCH 26, 2024

Pressure: Forces applied in curing presses need precise measurement. Current draw: This provides a way of measuring the energy consumed by a process such as mixing. Measurement: Non-contact measurement systems monitor and control processes and assembly quality.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Beverage Process control 52