Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced it has acquired eFlex Systems , a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) technologies. I am thrilled to bring eFlex Systems into the Epicor family!

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 96

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Process control Robotics 96

iBASEt

JULY 6, 2022

They have invested in technology that drives the business across the entire product lifecycle, from design, through manufacturing to sales and delivery, as well as after-delivery service. Fortunately, there is a way and that is to consider a software as a service (SaaS) approach, leveraging the secure Cloud solutions available.

Value chain 94

Value chain Function Aerospace Manufacturing 94

iBASEt

MAY 16, 2023

Concurrently, iBase-t also unveiled a companywide rebrand delivering a new look and feel designed to better represent the company’s modern solutions for discrete manufacturing. The strategy we have set and our continued investments in the product and business continues to drive strong financial performance.”

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 98

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Discrete manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 98

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Cobot Systems , Hirebotics , Kane Robotics , MidAtlantic Machinery , PCC Robotics , Robotiq , Schunk , Vectis Automation , VersaBuilt. Siemens Xcelerator includes selected portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software and digital offerings for the machine tool industry. Click for more information. For more information. Automation.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Robotics Robotics Supply Chain 130

iBASEt

AUGUST 24, 2022

The advantages of designing products with 3D-modeling software have been known for many years. With a 3D model, you can change and optimize a design easily, test it in software, and send it on to the production teams with a high level of confidence. As digital manufacturing matures, this is exactly what some companies are doing.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Digital manufacturing Form Manufacturing 98

iBASEt

AUGUST 30, 2022

Recently, iBASEt’s Business Systems Analyst group changed its name to Business Solutions Consultants. In this blog, Thomas Jones explains why solutions are about people, not just technology. It’s becoming easier than ever for manufacturers to begin their digital journey. It’s more than a name change, however.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 96

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Automation 96

i4.0 today

MAY 21, 2024

Softing Industrial presented its new edgeGate at Hannover Messe 2024 – a maintenance-free hardware solution for transferring production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. This feature facilitates the direct integration of machine data into private or public IoT cloud applications.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 59

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Automation 59

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2023

Many consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are affected by supply chain shortages and are taking steps to avoid shortages or overproducing items, not in demand. A cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) can improve CPG supply chains.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Freight 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

“We’ve definitely invested in lots of automation and new equipment supported by the best software resources, plus we’ve trained our team members to machine as fast, accurately and efficiently as possible,” he continues. Solution : Spend a year reviewing different system options at multiple companies.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 98

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Automotive Sourcing 98

AU Manufacturing

MAY 16, 2023

Cloud manufacturing execution systems (MES) and product data management are taking centre stage at the upcoming Modern Manufacturing Expo , with GE Digital showcasing its cutting-edge software solutions with manufacturers and other industry leaders.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing 54

i4.0 today

MAY 16, 2024

Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced an expansion of the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio. These flexible, modular solutions run on the industry’s most robust interoperable data backbone, fully integrating workflows from concept to manufacturing.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Value chain Manufacturing Industry 4.0 52

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The client company, Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC (AVA) is known for its unique, complementary manufacturing processes that enable the production of complex metal assemblies. It is a good story of actually implementing a complex software application in a short amount of time.] million parts annually.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Manufacturing 100

iBASEt

JUNE 16, 2022

Manufacturers, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are embracing the concept of digital transformation more than ever before. For SMEs that are part of a manufacturing value chain, one of the projects that offer the most impact when trying to transform your business is your operational technology.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Function Value chain 52

ATS

AUGUST 8, 2023

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is an effective way to meet this need, providing operational oversight and communication while integrating seamlessly with both enterprise-and process-level systems. Read on to learn more about what an MES in manufacturing is and how it works.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Function Industry 4.0 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 22, 2023

A lack of cooperation and trust between functions leads to inconsistencies in technical standards, cloud-based solutions, and cybersecurity policies, which can impact an industrial organization’s security posture and cyber risk.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Compliance 52

iBASEt

JUNE 6, 2022

iBASEt Recognized as a Leader in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems. Gartner’s evaluation was based on criteria analyzing the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. iBASEt is a software company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Factory Worx

MAY 19, 2022

How does OEE Help in the Food Manufacturing Industry? Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is the go-to metric for food manufacturing facilities to recognise losses and benchmarking advancement toward improving throughput performance. It's used to figure out what percentage of manufacturing time is productive. Read Our Blog.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

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

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Connected Process Control platform delivers a powerful, web-based solution enabling process control, operator guidance, traceability and data collection down to the task level. The company shares promising ideas with its user base, and they can vote on whether they think the idea will be a good addition to the software.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Process control Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how emulation, digital twin software capabilities add lifecycle value. Machine design, motion control insights Digital twin software with emulation capabilities adds lifecycle value, as explained at the Rockwell Automation booth at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023. 11-13 in Las Vegas.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Smart manufacturing Automation Industry 4.0 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 18, 2023

Updated Cost and Sustainability Insights for Fabrication, Casting and Forging Manufacturing simulation software provider aPriori (Concord, MA) announced new cost and sustainability guidance for bar and tube and sand casting manufacturing processes.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Function 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 1, 2022

Modern HMIs connect more easily to other systems and software. Webcast on HMI hardware and software is archived for a year for viewing. Audience listening live to the Control Engineering webcast, “How to overcome limits of outdated HMI hardware and software,” asked questions after the July 13 presentation.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Fit Manufacturing 52

iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

An iBASEt MES/Quality Customer Success Story Download Case Study PDF INTRODUCTION At Lockheed Martin’s Clearwater plant in Florida, quality management is not just about compliance to industry and customer requirements—the team has a continuous improvement culture that has led to impressive results, awards, and recognition from its customers.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Electronics 52

Gil Automation

AUGUST 25, 2023

What are SCADA systems and how do they work? SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are advanced technological solutions used in industrial operations to monitor and control various processes. Why are SCADA systems important? How do SCADA systems enhance efficiency?

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Automation Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how modern SCADA software upgrades bring advantages, benefits to industrial applications, north, south and across the enterprise. See how software has improved using available and emerging standards for better design and implementation, including with 3D representations where appropriate.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

JULY 23, 2023

“To enable the smart features of such a device, a device descriptor needs to be integrated into the higher-level systems to inform them about the range of smart functionalities delivered by the device,” Biegacki said. “An example of this functionality could be the FDT/DTM (IEC62453) specification.”

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Function Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation 52

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What are people (and companies) doing with Ignition, its flagship software platform? Room in the Inn (RITI) was using four disparate software packages, Excel, and email to run their operations, but there were still too many gaps and the logistics were too complex for the existing solutions. And Vertech offered to do it for free.

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Pharmaceutical Function Automation Beverage 147

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

the smart factory and cyber-physical systems are distinct initiatives, but have one thing in common – they all depend on massively parallel machine-to-machine communications. Current industrial communications protocols are based on direct connections between data source and data consumer. Industry 4.0,

Sourcing 98

Sourcing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Automation Industry 4.0 98

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A system integrator performed helped a packaging company develop a plan to improve their operations after getting increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The integrator used a connectivity module to improve their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other systems to provide better data and information flow throughout the company.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Pharmaceutical Industry 4.0 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

At this annual gathering attendees can view the latest machinery and software innovations and find the tools and new solutions that will assist them in improving productivity and increasing profits. AMS 3015 LL Automation System: The AMS 3015 LL is designed for shops requiring a narrower footprint. Venue Information.

Automation 52

Automation Form Robotics Robotics 52

iBASEt

DECEMBER 19, 2024

While this approach may have worked well for some, recent developments in open standards, AI, and the need to share data across systems are leading A&D manufacturers to choose open-architecture systems from various providers. For example, a provider might be able to offer all three systems.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Discrete manufacturing Compliance Function 52