Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 14, 2024

has introduced a new sales platform where customers can source new and pre-owned CMMs powered by Verisurf software. The software’s modular design, ease of CMM programming and built-in productivity tools let users quickly create measurement routines using efficient and repeatable workflows for quality process control.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. Verisurf’s modular design enables users to quickly shift from reverse engineering to inspection to tool building, efficiently capturing and processing measurement data for all 3D metrology applications with repeatable process control across the manufacturing enterprise.

Process control 52

Process control Sourcing Manufacturing 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

ATS

JANUARY 24, 2024

Their uses include improved process control, detection of sensor problems, and operation of digital twins. These include: Improved process control: When data is available in real-time rather than at a low frequency or with a lag, processes can be held within narrower limits. What are soft sensors?

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Process control Form Sourcing 52

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

By providing consulting, assistance in the selection and procurement of hardware and software from strategic partners and other sources, and engineering, operational support and other services, Yokogawa is able to help customers resolve issues encountered in their businesses and can develop specific robot and drone applications.

Automation 147

Automation Robotics Robotics Function 147

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.

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Smart manufacturing Process control Sourcing Automation 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

For maintenance troubleshooting, weld monitors come in handy to capture values and waveforms to indicate the likely source of the issue. The shape of the waveform can indicate issues in material properties, process setting changes, and equipment malfunctions.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Process control Sourcing Fit 98

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

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. Many of the components used in blending solvents come from overseas.

Process control 105

Process control Supply Chain Logistics Function 105

ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Oversight bodies such as the FDA impose strict requirements — including for process control, improvement and documentation — that must be adhered to constantly. This is enabling improved process control, reduced product variation, increased material yields and lower machine downtime.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain 59

MEM

JUNE 14, 2023

Evaluation Should the production process need to be assessed, WAAMCtrl® records all the process data, tracking the deposition of the part from material source to shipping and making them easily accessible. It also offers a high level of process control and assists users in confidently utilising the RoboWAAM system.”

Compliance 52

Compliance Process control Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

MEM

JUNE 15, 2023

A thermal loop solution is a closed loop system with several essential components, including an electrical power supply, power controller, heating element, temperature sensor and process controller. NADCAP heat treatment accreditation ensures suppliers meet industry standards and best practices for heat treatment processes.

Compliance 52

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

ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

The types of signals and records a machine data collection system can gather include: Sensor data Some of the i ndustrial machine sensors used for process control can also capture machine health data. Yield improvement: Process data reveals sources of variation that result in product being outside of specifications.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bottleneck Cycle time 59

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

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

MARCH 10, 2023

The traditional DCS has reached a point of diminishing returns as a source of unlocking major incremental value (flexibility and agility) for transitioning to digital and autonomous operations. So, there are some practical steps that plant owners and operators should take when considering future process control strategies.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

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 second, diagnostic case study investigates and addresses process problems.

Process control 52

Process control Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Sourcing 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

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. Emerson recently hosted an online conference focused on what it is doing to help customers develop hydrogen production. We are finally on the cusp of a breakthrough.

Pharmaceutical 100

Pharmaceutical Sourcing Automation Process control 100

Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Process automation applications continuously take measurements and use them to guide the control of the process. In process automation, there are two main areas for wireless networking; closed-loop process control (real-time), and process and asset monitoring (non-real-time).

Automation 111

Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Process control 111

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Security information comes at me faster than to my friend Greg Hale who specializes on the subject at Industrial Safety and Security Source. But what if I weren’t a media site but a critical infrastructure site? Recently I talked with Ron Fabela, CTO of critical infrastructure cybersecurity firm, SynSaber.

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Sourcing Manufacturing Process control Automation 130

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

Control Engineering

MAY 22, 2023

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. Digital twin insights Manufacturing facilities that employ a digital twin may achieve more sustainable outcomes.

Process control 52

Process control Artificial Intelligence Sourcing Supply Chain 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

Control Engineering

MAY 25, 2023

The actuators allow operators to gain more precise control and consistent valve responsiveness to changes in flow conditions. Automating valves promotes remote process control, reducing the need for technicians and operators working close to the valves or working in hazardous environments. Torque requirements.

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Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manufacturing Automation Process control 52

Control Engineering

JUNE 7, 2023

It can become the cornerstone for the implementation of more digital solutions to support predictive maintenance, spare part inventory, advanced process control and supply chain optimization. Hence, making them better equipped to successfully control any process upsets or abnormal operational situations by rehearsing such events.

Process control 52

Process control Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Sourcing 52

i4.0 today

MARCH 27, 2023

Algae’s chloroplast cells photosynthesise to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and chemical energy sources – or valuable organic matter. Biological transformation portfolio Together with its customers, Festo develops intelligent control cabinet solutions for bioreactors and continues to expand its portfolio.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Control Algorithm Automation Process control 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Hoske, Control Engineering West, citing research on energy, ESG and the economy, said 39% of companies have energy accounting for greater than 15% of their costs and 69% of energy reduction efforts are strongly influenced by ESG efforts and goals.

Automation 52

Automation Compliance Artificial Intelligence Process control 52

E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Mike Gillard, also from Industry Wales , says: “The SMDH allows full access to the business performance profile for power control data including energy usage, WIP, movement of product, process control etc. “Our Our aim is to build a business support framework through sharing information.

Manufacturing 69

Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Smart manufacturing 69

Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, the one that it has reinforced is the importance of being able to control the entire manufacturing process. Without complete process control, manufacturers are vulnerable to ever-changing buyer demand, unpredictability in supplier delivery, threats of substitutions and the rise of new competitors.

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Process control Manufacturing Six Sigma Automation 52

Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

The operations are entirely powered by renewable energy sources and use adaptive process control and digital twin technology to optimize manufacturing and other energy-intensive operations. For instance, the World Economic Forum designated the Cork operations of Janssen Sciences Ireland as a “sustainability lighthouse.”

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Pharmaceutical 3D printing 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. For further information on this analysis, please click here .

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Cycle time Aerospace Automotive 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Another critical power requirement for semiconductor fabrication comes from the need to keep the CVD, PECVD and PEALD plasma chambers as clean as possible during operation to minimize or eliminate major chamber cleans that result in process downtime. Technologies for today’s process power requirements.

Electronics 59

Electronics Process control Manufacturing Function 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 16, 2023

ESAB (North Bethesda, MD), a world leader in fabrication technology, offers a new series of Rogue EM (ESAB MIG) and Rogue EMP (ESAB Multi-process) inverter-based welding power sources. connect to 115V/230V primary power and feature PFC and Synergic Control. They provide maximum output of 210A, weigh 29 lbs.,

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

Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

The session, “Capture Operational Process Data with FactoryTalk Historian,” explained that manufacturing historian software quickly captures operational process data from multiple sources while scaling from machine to enterprise, he said. Process automation software can combat the skilled workforce shortage.

Automation 98

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

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

The data can be additionally used for advanced analysis in statistical process control programs or overall equipment efficiency programs to provide information on production efficiency. 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 Benchmarking Automation 52