Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 17, 2020
2020 has been a tough year for all businesses, but the retail sector has taken an especially hard hit. With a vaccine expected imminently, 2021 brings fresh hope for the embattled retail industry, but the continued rise of ecommerce means that many of the challenges faced this year will likely be here to stay in the longer-term.
CadCam Guru
DECEMBER 30, 2020
PLC and SCADA have played a major role in the Electronics Revolution i.e. industry 3.0. PLC and SCADA are used in all types of industries… It can be small, medium or large. Automation field is dependant on them. They have high reliability and flexibility. It means, even if some changes are made in the machine cycle, then still efficiency, speed and compatibility in networking can be maintained.
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Martin Davis
DECEMBER 29, 2020
The national Economic Development Journal recently asked me to write an article for them on Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing. What is the future of Manufacturing? Is it all about advanced manufacturing, digitization, technology, and automation? Many would argue that it is encapsulated in the fourth industrial revolution as defined by Industry … Continue reading Economic Development Journal – Industry 4.0 – Future of Manufacturing.
Mold Making Technology
DECEMBER 28, 2020
In this 30-minute conversation, Omega Tool ’s President Jed Weber, Vice President of Operations Randy Meissner and Sales and Project Manager Wes Stephens discuss enterprise resource planning (ERP) or more specifically their people and software solution to schedule and capacity load monitoring. The icons show the areas of Omega’s business from which they can gather and use information.
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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).
Universal Robots
DECEMBER 20, 2020
In the latest installment of the Quality Matters series, our Q&A with Martin Kjærbo, UR's VP of Operations and Supply Chain talks about UR’s quality vision, human-cobot collaboration on UR’s own production lines, and the importance of treating quality management as a process.
Manufacturers Alliance
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Smart factory initiatives often involve complex projects and new technology deployments, even before adding in the complications faced in 2020. How are leading manufacturers managing smart factory advancements strategically in this climate? Earlier this fall MAPI spoke with Bill Massaro, Director of Advanced Manufacturing in the Aerospace and Defense Sector at Moog, to learn from his experience.
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CadCam Guru
DECEMBER 29, 2020
1. Lack of Skilled Manpower : These days Companies need skilled manpower, as projects need to be completed in target time, with very high quality standards and without wasting money. So skilled engineers are in high demand in any industry. There is a lack of skilled engineers who are strong in the basics of their branch and at the same time have proficiency in Automation.
CadCam Guru
DECEMBER 29, 2020
The purpose of automation is to make a machine automatic. Because of automation, human intervention is reduced. Automation is widely used in automobile manufacturing, processed food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing, pharma manufacturing, packing machines, home automation, printing machines, textile machines, furnace and other machines in foundries and so on for a large number of applications.
Universal Robots
DECEMBER 10, 2020
At the beginning of the pandemic, Dr. Merritt Moore didn’t realize that her only dance partner for the foreseeable future would be a cobot. This didn’t stop her from turning the world of dance on its head and creating beautiful and unique performances with her new robot partner.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 25, 2020
By Alex MacPherson,Manhattan Associates The pandemic has accelerated the proliferation of ecommerce by up to six years according to certain reports and the grocery industry has been one of the most (positively on the whole) affected by this surge in online sales.
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?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 22, 2020
The pandemic made 2020 a difficult year for many small businesses, as many closed permanently. But other small companies had success despite the surge in outbreaks and are hoping to build on those achievements in 2021.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 30, 2020
The trade and security deal the UK Government struck with the EU is a bare-bones deal for tariff-free trade in goods, but a no-deal for many other business sectors, creating significant frictions and less EU market access from 1 January, according to tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 24, 2020
Ezra, the global provider of digital coaching, presents some tips on getting the most out of the Christmas period.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 16, 2020
A division of QE Facilities Ltd, a well-established subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, QE Transport Services provides a cost-effective, secure, bespoke and professional time-critical transport solution for medical samples and specimens from various medical facilities to laboratories for testing.
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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?
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Data science consultancy and software development company Miralis has won the first ever Digital Catapult UK-Germany Global Challenge, after presenting its AI solution to multinational platform solutions company and supply chain expert CHEP Europe.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 30, 2020
By Gerry Tombs, CEO, Clearvision In the last few days, there has been encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines, with the vaccination programme kicking off across the country. And while there’s still a lot of green between this particular ball and the pocket, most of us let out a sigh of relief, with hope that there might be some return to normality.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 16, 2020
BASDA (‘The Business Application Software Developers Association’) and the Institute of Directors (‘IoD’) have voiced their concerns that core business systems may not be fully ready for 1st January 2021 despite all the industry’s best efforts.
Manufacturing & Logistics IT
DECEMBER 14, 2020
With the construction of the new 5,000 m² warehouse at its Limburg/ Germany site, Spedition Stähler, the major shipping company in the Limburg-Weilburg district, has also taken the decision to install a warehouse management system. It selected the EPG | LFS Warehouse Management System from EPG (Ehrhardt + Partner Gruppe).
Manufacturers Alliance
DECEMBER 1, 2020
As manufacturers try to navigate the changing work environment, they’re also looking for efficiencies. While several metrics can be put in place to measure success, one way to help your company run more smoothly and keep afloat during tough times is to reduce your days sales outstanding.
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