Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 24, 2023

To help prevent these accidents, KITO PWB offers a Safety Orientation Session that covers all aspects of how to safely operate electric & manual hoists, the do’s & don’ts of lifting & how to conduct a pre-operational inspection in accordance with Australian standards AS 2550.1-2011 2011 – Safe Use of Cranes, Hoists & Winches.

Compliance 98

Compliance Sourcing Manufacturing 98

Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 15, 2025

With the focus topic SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, LIGNA offers an ideal platform not only to discuss risks, but above all to actively seize the opportunities of a new era. For example, they can experience the EDGEINSPECT laser-based edge inspection system firsthand. Further information on LIGNA is available at www.ligna.de

Automation 59

Automation Benchmarking Form Function 59

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Video as a sensor has been a topic for several posts here at The Manufacturing Connection. Low operations visibility—safety challenges due to best practices violations, missed inspection or assembly steps. Machine vision has been usable since the 1980s to detect flaws, presence, and other quality issues, as well as to guide robots.

Bottleneck 130

Bottleneck Assembly Line Cycle time Robotics 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 8, 2024

Electronex will feature a wide of range of electronic components, surface mount and inspection equipment, test and measurement and other ancillary products and services from local and international suppliers. and for details on the Conference and Soldering Competition visit www.smcba.asn.au

Electronics 105

Electronics Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing 105

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

During the course of the program, MassRobotics said the startups will experience a robust curriculum of business topics. The cohort includes: Haystack Ag : Specializes in cost-effective and high-accuracy soil carbon measurement. Importantly, female founders make up 40% of the cohort.

Robotics 64

Robotics Robotics Apparel 3D printing 64

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 30, 2025

Solving problems is a common task for those manufacturing and selling tools that measure surface finish. For example, there are always new employees joining manufacturing companies who need to become proficient in surface measurement. They describe an approach to measuring surface roughness and the calibration process.

Sourcing 90

Sourcing Manufacturing 90

E&T

JULY 13, 2023

The team pointed out how unusual it was to find alterations in these types of paintings and called for further investigation to be done on the topic. These discoveries clearly call for a systematised and closer inspection of paintings in Egypt using physicochemical characterisation,” the researchers said. Martinez et al.,

Composites 96

Composites 96

iBASEt

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The topic is so important that Forbes produced a special report on the subject in conjunction with the American Society of Quality. A strong SQM will engage suppliers in the quality process by guiding them through your testing standards, coordinating inspections, and tracking performance.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Digital manufacturing 98

ATS

JUNE 18, 2024

This blog explores how automated corrosion monitoring systems offer a step up from spot checks and visual inspections. Sensor-based corrosion monitoring Corrosion is not new, therefore, some of the corrosion measurement techniques have been around a long time. Another class of electrochemical corrosion sensor measures galvanic effects.

Beverage 59

Beverage Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Automation 59

Additive Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Recently tissue or 3D bioprinting has become a hot research topic. Coupled with a growing portfolio of OEM 3D scanners, these software products blazed the way in high-accuracy 3D reverse engineering and inspection solutions, mostly for engineering applications, but notably also for dental 3D scanning.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence 98

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 14, 2024

Topics on the first day include best practices for implementing Industry 4.0 ” will be on the importance of connecting every step of the manufacturing process, from CAM to final part, along the journey to digitization.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Digital manufacturing 52

ATS

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Vibration analysis sensors: By measuring the vibrations around them, these can be used to predict issues with compressors and fans. Pressure gauges and sensors: Industrial pressure sensors and gauges can measure refrigerant levels to spot leaks and ensure optimal system performance.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Function 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 5, 2023

Behind the scenes, Managing Editor Chris Pasion is our conductor, our information engineer whose work touches every section of the magazine — all in addition to being an ace photographer whose images have already graced our covers.

Lean manufacturing 98

Lean manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 8, 2023

A series of free seminars will also be held on the Expo floor and will explore the latest hot topics and new technology in hi-tech design and manufacturing. The Expo is sold out and will feature a wide of range of electronic components, surface mount and inspection equipment, test and measurement and other ancillary products and services.

Electronics 52

Electronics Manufacturing 52

ATS

AUGUST 2, 2024

Quality statistics and warranty claims are measures of how effectively a business meets customer needs. Delivery performance is another, and customer satisfaction could also be measured, perhaps by surveys or some measure of repeat orders or customer loyalty.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 52

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manufacturing Six Sigma 3D printing 52

ATS

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This can include replacing worn-out components, performing visual inspections, changing filters or giving the machine a tune up. Types of maintenance Preventive maintenance: These are scheduled tasks that are performed to reduce the risk of failure, such as lubrications and visual inspections. What is repair?

Function 59

Function Manufacturing 59

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 2, 2023

— is reflected in the agenda, which includes presentations on topics such as how to prepare a shop for process automation, establishing a lights-out tool inspection process and creating an efficient tool grinding or regrinding facility. Breakout sessions and workshops will be offered on specific automation interest areas.

Automation 52

Automation Benchmarking Aerospace Robotics 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

6-9, included discussions about digitalization, optimization of operations, energy efficiency and sustainability, among other topics. Sustainability insights Sustainability requires setting goals, measuring, making decisions, taking actions and repeating, which is the control loop. The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb.

Smart manufacturing 52

Smart manufacturing Automotive Automation Industry 4.0 52

Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 11, 2024

Subsequent speakers spoke about a range of topic, focusing chiefly on the technology and practices that enable medical manufacturers to produce high-quality parts profitably.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Fit Automation 52

ATS

OCTOBER 24, 2023

can be measured by a sensor. Depending on how fast the measured value can change and the nature of the application, this might be done periodically or continuously. Depending on how fast the measured value can change and the nature of the application, this might be done periodically or continuously.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Form 52

ATS

JANUARY 5, 2024

This lets the maintenance team schedule inspection and repair work at a time that’s convenient for production while also preventing breakdowns. Temperature monitoring Accurate temperature measurement enables one of the most important types of condition-based maintenance.

Artificial Intelligence 59

Artificial Intelligence Fit Pharmaceutical Process control 59

Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Hermle’s Five-Axis Summit included presentations on various five-axis topics ranging from controls to part planning to automation. The event included participation from 30 of Hermle’s partners in five-axis machining, representing software, controls, tooling, workholding and inspection equipment.

Automation 75

Automation Prototype  Robotics Robotics 75

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Accordingly, the topic is becoming a permanent fixture on the corporate agenda of more and more SMEs, and strategies are being developed. “Various measures have been taken to achieve this. Used in quality assurance or inspection, they reduce rejects and avoid complaints, returns or repairs. Today Magazine.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Logistics Bottleneck Automation 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

“Some of these systems are also doing a quality inspection check as they’re working, scanning or taking 3D images of the part that will then point out any issues with it.” The company services a variety of end markets including aerospace, power generation, defense and semiconductors. .

Aerospace 105

Aerospace Lead Time 3D printing Robotics 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

ATS

AUGUST 21, 2024

Specifically, it involves inspecting, testing and tending to components within the machinery’s electrical systems to prevent failures caused by neglect and wear. In the simplest possible terms, an electrical preventive maintenance program is a set of tasks technicians perform to keep equipment in prime working condition.

Function 52

Function Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 3, 2024

Topics on the first day include best practices for implementing Industry 4.0 will be on the importance of connecting every step of the manufacturing process, from CAM to final part, along the journey to digitization.

Industry 4.0 40

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Digital manufacturing 40

Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 12, 2023

The two-day workshop, also sponsored by Open Mind , FRAISA and KERN , will cover the following topics: Preparation – CAM programming and tool path optimization within machine envelope. Probing – for part set-up, measurement and adjustment for deflections, and 3D point probing.  Best Fit to adjust part alignment to machining reference.

Fit 40

Fit Manufacturing 40

ATS

MAY 14, 2024

This blog explores the topic of machine downtime and gives readers some tools for finding and addressing the root causes. It looks at how and why to measure downtime, discusses the benefits of driving it down (especially unplanned downtime), and reviews the benefits to be realized. However, not all downtime is necessarily bad.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Supply Chain Fit 52

Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Digital Events Hosting Global Industry Experts During the “ZEISS Quality Innovation Days”, quality and metrology experts from all over the world can take part in industry-specific events every day in a compact week to gain insights into changing topics.

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing 52

ATS

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Measuring asset performance The best way to optimize critical asset performance is to measure how assets are performing in the first place and then track the changes. For instance, you can look at the throughput of your machines, final quality of your product and measured downtime of any equipment. How does your company do this?

Automation 59

Automation Manufacturing 59

Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 30, 2023

The ZOLLER »roboBox« is an automated solution for the complete assembly of heat-shrink tools with integrated shrinking, cooling and measuring modules. ZOLLER’s unique automation technology, such as the »roboSet 2« automation solution for 24/7 lights-out tool inspection, will be displayed at the event. Success. —

Automation 40

Automation Benchmarking Manufacturing Robotics 40

ATS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Measurement: This covers both the metrics used to monitor production and the equipment used for inspection and testing. In terms of measurement devices, these must be maintained, stored and used correctly, and calibrated at appropriate intervals. The same applies to missing or poorly maintained fixtures and hand tools.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 59

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Sourcing 59

ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Share Effective equipment inspection, servicing and repair doesn’t happen by chance. Each order has a unique identifier so the number of outstanding orders — a measure of backlog — can be tracked. This provides a basis for performance measurement and ensures every request or need is handled in the most effective way.

Form 52

Form Function Value chain Automation 52

ATS

JUNE 29, 2023

Humidity sensors measure the amount of moisture present in the air, convert that measurement into an electric signal and then send the output to a display device or a monitoring system (or both). Humidity sensors are also called hygrometers, and can operate in one of three ways: capacitive, resistive or thermal measurement.

Pharmaceutical 52

Pharmaceutical Benchmarking Manufacturing Aerospace 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 15, 2023

In addition to featuring a wide of range of electronic components, surface mount and inspection equipment, test and measurement and other ancillary products and services, companies also discussed their specific requirements with contract manufacturers that can design and produce turnkey solutions.

Electronics 52

Electronics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

ATS

MARCH 6, 2024

Define Objectives and Criteria: Start by deciding what is to be achieved, and how progress will be measured. When inconsistencies are observed, inspection will be needed to see how machine condition, and likelihood of breakdown, correlate to the data. Predictive maintenance will not eliminate all breakdowns, at least not initially.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Automation 52