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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This blog explains what the term means and introduces the technology involved. Remote” in this context refers to the person acquiring or using data from a machine not being physically present at the machine. Our services range from short term support to predictive maintenance solutions that harness the potential of remote monitoring.

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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

This term was famously announced in 2011 at Hannover Fair as part of the German High-Tech Strategy, and since then it has taken hold across the world. or are those using that term merely suggesting that the world isn’t moving quickly enough? Winter: The term “Industry 5.0” Winter: The terms Industry 4.0 opportunities.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2024

In broad terms, five types of industrial sensors are used on manufacturing equipment. Corrosion monitoring sensors use different physical principles to gather data for long-term trend tracking. A more direct alternative is to measure the rate at which corrosion is progressing.

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Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Maybe it’s because these topics are not often, if ever, discussed in schools, training seminars, or SPE functions. In these instances, the shoulder is referred to as a journal. A Class 2 thread has the best balance in terms of performance and economy. However, some suppliers have length variation as much as 0.020 inches.

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ATS

JANUARY 31, 2024

This is an important topic because, as it can make up a large proportion of the cost of goods sold (COGS), it has a big influence on profitability. They are sometimes referred to as “indirect costs” to differentiate them from the direct costs of raw materials and the labor used to run machines.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 15, 2024

Carhart is actively engaged in various cybersecurity topics, including industrial control systems, the SolarWinds hack, ransomware attacks, smart device insecurity, remote working, multi-factor authentication, and the 2021 Microsoft Exchange Server data breach.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

But as important as it is to make sure you have all the raw materials and parts you need to build your products, it’s just as essential to make sure you’re well stocked with essentials that never wind up in your products at all. Otherwise, you’ll be faced with production lines that grind to a halt at the worst possible time.

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MAY 15, 2023

Particulates that may be present include dust, metal, wood, minerals and other materials depending upon the applications and processes occurring in the facility. Particulate testing can also improve worker safety, as excess particulate can lead to acute respiratory issues and long-term health risks. PM10, PM100 and more.

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JUNE 4, 2024

refers to the revolutionary impact of sensors, communications systems and advanced analytics that together provide new insights into ways of improving manufacturing. Notably, gains are seen in terms of: Increased flexibility: Gives production the ability to process a wider range of product without needing extended downtime for changeovers.

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 15, 2025

Also, is it more environmentally considerate to produce products on a small scale, or is mass production more attuned to what the French refer to as Industrial Ecology? The zero-impact agenda, achieving net-zero and zero-impact manufacturing, are all terms frequently discussed when tackling topics surrounding sustainable production processes.

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ATS

MAY 10, 2023

That component of the manufacturing industry outlook is derived from several underlying — and in some cases, ongoing — industry and macroeconomic factors that may threaten sustained growth in the near term. The longer-term outlook, through the next 12 to 18 months, may present more difficulty.

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ATS

MAY 12, 2023

Automotive buyers are generally led to consider purchasing an electric vehicle for the environmental benefits, as well as the promise of long-term savings by visiting the gas pump less (or, for fully electric vehicles, not at all). In addition to new manufacturing processes, the supply chain and materials required has changed as well.

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ATS

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Share Introduction to MRO inventory optimization In the context of optimizing inventory, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) refers to the processes that an organization uses to maintain a strategic balance between the costs of inventory and the availability of parts.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Growing at a forecast CAGR of 138% between 2021 and 2027, the development of multi-fleet orchestration platforms (sometimes referred to as third-party fleet management solutions) has largely mirrored the developments of the WCS (Warehouse Control Software) segment. What’s the point of multi-fleet AMR orchestration? Courtesy: Insight Analysis.

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ATS

JUNE 4, 2024

It also looks at the potential impact in terms of green manufacturing practices and discusses how the maintenance team can contribute to these efforts. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Unplanned downtime is extremely wasteful in terms of energy, as downstream equipment is often left powered-up while the breakdown is addressed.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

On the plant floor, a series of activities convert raw materials into finished goods. However, the plant floor chain is part of a larger set of activities, all of which are essential for converting materials to products and getting them to the customer. That’s what makes them a chain. This is what marketing and sales do.

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MAY 14, 2024

This blog explores the topic of machine downtime and gives readers some tools for finding and addressing the root causes. Downtime refers to any time when production equipment is not available to run, but there is work for it to do. Production suffers because people have no work and material is often scrapped.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Likewise, they also strive to be dependable in terms of carrying inventory and supplying parts quickly when needed. Materials and processing methods are unlikely to be identical to those of the OEM parts. Take seals as an example: It can be very hard to know if seals from two manufacturers are made from the same material.)

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ATS

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Your assets are anything useful or valuable to your company — it ranges from your workers to your equipment and raw materials. For instance, tracking the process from receiving the raw material to sending your final product is one version of asset performance management.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 8, 2023

In their latest report on the topic, “ Second-life Electric Vehicle Batteries 2023-2033 “, IDTechEx analyses the various methods players are using to model and estimate important retired EV battery performance parameters. This is because this will impact the performance of the final second-life battery once repurposed.

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ATS

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Eliminating the need for large and expensive safety cells, which in term mandate complex systems for moving work in and out of the cell, is one of their biggest benefits. Often referred to as Industry 4.0, How AI-powered robots are improving manufacturing Manufacturing is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

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ATS

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Whereas a term like predictive maintenance refers to specific technology, hardware and methodology, precision maintenance takes a bigger-picture, strategic point of view. Quality materials and inventory. 5 mins | Trending Topics | Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology. A drive towards accuracy and efficiency.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

In both approaches, software infers the value of the “measured” variable from other inputs, hence the term, “inferential sensor.” Being implemented as software rather than hardware, they are also sometimes referred to a “virtual sensors.” Soft sensors have a different role to that of machine monitoring sensors.

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

The approach (or approaches — not every item needs the same level of attention) they select can be defined in terms of the Maintenance Maturity Model. Condition-based monitoring enables work to be scheduled for times that minimize disruption, and ensures parts and materials are only replaced when needed. Today though, Industry 4.0

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MEM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

We think long-term and invest in new business areas such as battery cell production and plastic recycling, always keeping the individual needs of our customers in mind,” says Dr. Markus Vöge, CEO of Zeppelin Systems GmbH. It is becoming increasingly difficult for producers to obtain good starting materials on the market.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Why conveyor belt maintenance is critical Many manufacturers rely on factory conveyor systems for efficient material flow. Conveyors used for transporting bulk material can suffer from carryback (where material sticks to the belt), which should be removed by a scraper on the underside.

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JUNE 4, 2024

It will include both labor and materials, as well as anticipated spend on contractors. From short-term assistance with temporary spikes in workload, to help with implementing a PM program or predictive maintenance, we have the expertise to make a difference. Contact us for more information.

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 10, 2023

The report, which recaps Fastenal’s performance and progress in 2022, was produced with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and aligns with the ESG disclosure and reporting frameworks established by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

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JUNE 12, 2024

In this case the emphasis will be on checking equipment certifications, verifying hazardous materials are being stored appropriately, and confirming that required inspections are being performed. This could be in terms of maintenance costs, asset reliability and asset lifespan. Why conduct industrial maintenance audits?

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JULY 7, 2023

The difference between pressure sensors, transducers and transmitters Pressure sensors, pressure transducers and pressure transmitters are each able to take pressure measurements and produce data and output, but they are not identical or interchangeable devices or terms.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Objectives are usually: Reduce downtime (or increase availability) Extend equipment life Reduce maintenance expenses Measurement is usually in terms of mean time before failure (MTBF), availability (as part of an OEE calculation), or in dollars, but other measures may be agreed as part of the pilot.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The endless possibilities have sparked an avalanche of memes on social media, thrusting the topic of generative AI into the spotlight and raising some fundamental questions in the process: if a machine makes art, is it real art or just the result of complex calculations? E&T also contacted Midjourney and OpenAI for this feature.

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ATS

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Bringing material for the new part to the machine is an example of an element that should be external but is often internal before conducting a SMED exercise. Good candidates are machines where changeovers are conducted several times a week and where they take long enough to be a problem in terms of lost capacity.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

Can you share your company’s top MCMT (metal-cutting machine tools) offerings in terms of sales and demand? These tools can be used on any material and are economically priced. Under a microscope, one can observe that charging and discharging creates chemical and structural changes that alter the electrode materials.

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Larger customers that want to ensure long-term access to technology may prefer to protect that investment through some form of investment, or even outright purchase of a provider rather than through a supply agreement alone. Notably, the change in presidential administrations did not result in any material changes to the U.S.

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