May, 2022

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Cisco announces first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E ready access point and enhancements for industrial remote operations

Cisco Industrial Automation

People expect seamless Wi-Fi – outdoors, walking across campus from buildings to parking lots, and everywhere in between. The same is true of industrial sites. Smooth operations require reliable wireless connectivity at the factory, into the warehouse, and across loading docks and ports. Machines need reliable, high bandwidth connectivity as businesses increase automation and connect more assets like autonomous robots and AGVs.

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5 good reasons for leaders or senior managers to build a Goal Tree for Strategy Deployment

Chris Hohmann

In this video I am sharing the 5 good reasons for leaders or senior managers to build a Goal Tree for Strategy Deployment. You can find these 5 reasons as a blog post, along with many other articles related to strategy deployment and Goal Trees, on my this blog : Leaders, here are 5 good … Continue reading 5 good reasons for leaders or senior managers to build a Goal Tree for Strategy Deployment.

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Delphon Puts Robots-as-a-Service to Work

Automation World

Delphon hires the Rapid Machine Operator from Rapid Robotics to improve production in its TouchMark and Gel-Pak operations.

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On The Road Again: Hannover Messe 2022

Cisco Manufacturing

What a chaotic few years it has been! As we work to return to a “new normal,” we are finally getting back on the road and will be in-person at Hannover Messe 2022! Our team has been working around the clock to provide you with an onsite experience that is aligned to the topics you as Manufacturers are battling in this current climate including sustainability, how to finance your digital transformations, and the constant issues around IT/OT Convergence.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Self-driving Vehicles Drive Boldly into Two of the Most Complex Ride-Hailing Environments

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

In a momentous leap for autonomous vehicles, Alphabet’s self-driving car division, Waymo, is set to offer autonomous vehicle services in two of the most complex ride-hailing environments – the airport and the city center. The services will use driverless Jaguar I-Pace SUVs equipped with the Waymo Driver – company’s self-driving system, to provide services between Sky Harbor International Airport, the US’ ninth busiest airport, and downtown areas of Phoenix, the country’s fifth-largest an

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How cobot palletizing can help businesses fulfil objectives

Universal Robots

As factory automation becomes accessible to even the smallest businesses, cobot (collaborative robot) palletizing is one of the first areas business owners are looking to explore. Of the many robot applications, palletizing is a popular choice to drive workplace efficiency, reduce costs and keep human workers safe. Here are just five of the ways cobot palletizing can help your business reach its key objectives.

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Eisenhower’s matrix (Urgent-Important) adjusted for delegating decisions

Chris Hohmann

The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as Urgent-Important Matrix, is a 2×2 matrix designed to help decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. This framework is attributed to general Dwight D. Eisenhower, allegedly using it when facing tough decisions during WWII, as the Allied Forces Supreme Commander. In short, the matrix is built upon … Continue reading Eisenhower’s matrix (Urgent-Important) adjusted for delegating decisions.

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The Secret to Improving Your Leadership … Really

NIST

Why do so few leadership improvement efforts produce the results that leaders and business sponsors want? What is in the way? Through decades of experience helping manufacturers improve their companies and leadership, Keith Gammill and his colleagues at Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions, the Arkansas MEP Center and part of the MEP National Network™, identified five common obstacles to leadership improvement.

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Standing Out With Sustainable Manufacturing

Cisco Manufacturing

This post was authored by Uwe Peter, Vice President & General Manager for Cisco Germany. For The Climate And Your Costs. As I talk with all of my customers in the manufacturing space, one thread stays consistent: Manufacturing was one of the hardest hit industries due to COVID-19. The mass shuttering of factories, global supply chain challenges, and reduced headcount aligned to the Great Resignation has forced manufacturers to think about their evolution to stay competitive.

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Robin Joffe Appointed as Partner-Managing Director of Frost & Sullivan Middle East, Africa, and South Asia

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Dubai, UAE, May 10, 2022 – With an aim to better serve an increasingly strategic customer segment, Frost & Sullivan has appointed Robin Joffe as Partner-Managing Director of its Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) operations. He brings over 25 years of international business experience in market entry across Asia, the United States, and Europe.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Britishvolt to invest more than £200m in Midlands test facility

The Guardian Manufacturing

UK battery startup to lease site in Hams Hall to test manufacturing methods for planned ‘gigafactory’ The UK battery startup Britishvolt has said it will invest more than £200m in a new facility in the West Midlands to test manufacturing methods that will be used at the factory is has planned for in Northumberland. The company will lease a site in Hams Hall, Warwickshire, from the warehouse developer Prologis, with equipment installation expected by the end of autumn 2023.

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5G and the Factory of the Future

MBT

Private 5G wireless networks and the growing acceptance of edge computing is creating more actionable insights in real-time.

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No, the year 2021 (despite peaking COVID-19 pandemic) was not the “year of killing paper”

Chris Hohmann

In a November 2020 post, I explored the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic boosting paperless, digitized activities and asked: Will 2021 be the “year of killing paper” ?

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Key Interface Testing for a Successful and Seamless AS/RS Integration

Bastian Solution

The testing phase is one of the most crucial and often overlooked project phases when planning for an AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval system). Selecting an optimal technology for a customer’s specific needs is only the first step of the process, testing helps to highlight additional opportunities, refine warehouse operations with the new automation, as well as mitigate unforeseen challenges.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Manufacturing In Flux

Cisco Manufacturing

Looking Ahead. No matter where you reside or what industry your company serves, the past few years have driven intense scrutiny of two major questions: how have we “always operated” and “what needs to change going forward”? As I talk with my customers in the manufacturing space, it is clear that manufacturing is just beginning to recover from the grasp of COVID-19.

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European Cybersecurity Responsibility, Spending, and Posture

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The new Frost & Sullivan report on “ European Cybersecurity Responsibility, Spending, and Posture ” highlights that 38% of enterprises are spending more on cybersecurity since the pandemic began to bolster their protection levels. That’s to be expected, with many employers allowing staff to work from home, which brings an increased risk of cyberattacks.

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What is Lean Manufacturing and how apply it to your company

Nexus Integra

Nowadays, companies want to optimise their production performance as much as possible in order to obtain the best results. At a time when industry is moving towards a digital and intelligent future, techniques and strategies are emerging to achieve the highest production efficiency at the lowest cost. Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0.

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Make an Offer on HGR Products

HGR Inc.

Name your price on industrial surplus and get it for a great deal today! . Have you seen the Make an Offer button on the HGR website? . That button gives you the power to name your price on the industrial equipment you want to buy. Go ahead and try it! An HGR sales rep will review your offer and get back to you as soon as possible. . Learn more about our Make an Offer button below!

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The Future of Manufacturing: Behind-the-Scene Insights from the IMTS Conference

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World's Largest Bottle of Whisky Sells for $1.4M

MBT

Dubbed The Intrepid, it holds enough whiskey to fill about 444 standard bottles or two standard bathtubs.

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Success Story: B&A Quilting Reinvigorates Business with MRPeasy

MRPEasy

Mattress maker B&A Quilting successfully adopted MRPeasy as their first manufacturing software after a fire ravaged the firm’s premises and presented an opportunity for a fresh start. The company uses MRPeasy for procurement, stock management, and quoting, with Production Director Javed Bashir describing the software as an invaluable help in growing the business.

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Reshaping motor control gear for digitised machines

999 Automation

With the focus on digitisation and Industry 4.0, it is easy to overlook how motor control gear is changing. Chiefly because most industrial processes depend on electric motors. Conveyors, pumps, compressors, agitators, and fans all need reliable motors and motor control gear. And most of these motors are asynchronous, due to their low cost, […].

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Targa Telematics Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Uniquely Leveraging Its Technology to Meet European Vehicle Leasing and Rental Telematics Real-world Client and Market Needs

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX – May 24, 2022 – Recently, Frost & Sullivan assessed the European vehicle leasing and rental telematics industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Targa Telematics (Targa) with the 2022 Europe Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The company uniquely leverages its technology to meet its customers’ needs. Telematics track vehicles in real time and monitor their mileage, location, maintenance status, driver behavior, and claims costs, significantly minimizing leasing an

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CNC Design Guide: Enhance Machining for Precision, Efficiency, and Cost Reduction

Unlock the full potential of CNC machining with our comprehensive design guide. Learn how to optimize your designs for precision, efficiency, and cost savings. Gain key insights on part complexity, tolerances, materials, finishes, and much more. Whether you’re developing prototypes or production parts, our guide offers practical tips to streamline your process and ensure high-quality results.

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Condition Based Maintenance: what it is and its advantages

Nexus Integra

Condition Based Maintenance or CBM is a maintenance strategy that focuses on the availability, reliability or maintenance cost of an asset. Through pre-diagnosis of equipment, the asset is monitored on a continuous basis to prevent asset failure. This maintenance strategy aims to extend the life of machinery, increase productivity and reduce operating costs by determining when and what type of maintenance each asset needs, long before failure.

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The How and Why of the Peppol Directory: A (Potential) User’s Guide

Seeburger

Would you like to know what the Peppol Directory is and what it can do for you? Then read on! In this article, we will look at this search and find function in some detail. Discover what a Peppol business card is, what it needs to include. Find out how to communicate to other Peppol […].

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Advantech partners with Canonical to have preloaded Ubuntu-certified systems for edge computing applications

Expo21xx

Advantech, a leading provider of embedded IoT solutions, has collaborated with Canonical in the provision of Ubuntu pre-loaded and certified embedded boards and systems for diverse edge computing applications. By certifying Advantech […]. The post Advantech partners with Canonical to have preloaded Ubuntu-certified systems for edge computing applications appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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How thermosetting plastics are injection molded?

Min-Hui

Thermoset injection molding uses a screw or a plunger to pass the polymer through a heated barrel (120-260°F) to reduce density and fit it into the heated earth (300-450 °F). Once the material fills the world, it’s held under pressure. At this point, chemical cross-linking occurs, causing the polymer to harden. The complex (i.e., cured) … How thermosetting plastics are injection molded?

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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eFlex Systems Exhibiting at Hannover Messe 2022

eFlex Systems

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Two Clean Mobility Leaders Combine Forces in a Bid to Zip Ahead in High Stakes Electrification Race

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The electric vehicle (EV) market in India had a stellar 2021 with sales more than doubling over the previous year. Amidst a very bullish outlook for 2022, Hero Electric, the country’s leader in the electric two-wheeler segment, and the Mahindra Group, a dominant presence in the country’s electric three- and four-wheeler segment, have come together for a five-year strategic partnership.

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Studies Show Why People Buy (or Don't Buy) EVs

MBT

Interest is growing, but price, range and a lack of charging infrastructure present challenges.

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Why Are Automated Palletisers Becoming More Financially Viable?

Granta Automation

With the many social and economic changes that have occurred in the last few years, along with the advances in automation and technology, automated palletising systems are becoming more financially viable than ever before. In this article we will cover … Continue reading → The post Why Are Automated Palletisers Becoming More Financially Viable?

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How To Select the Right Software for Innovation Management

Finding the right innovation management software is like picking a racing bike—it's essential to consider your unique needs rather than just flashy features. This oversight can stall your innovation efforts. Download now to explore key considerations for success!