March, 2022

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IE Switching “Experience Matters”

Cisco Industrial Automation

In my first blog post on purpose built switches, I discussed the robust hardware design of our industrial ethernet switches that enables them to withstand harsh environments. In this blog, we will discuss frequently asked questions with the manager of the hardware team responsible for our robust hardware design. I have a lot of respect for our hardware team.

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A Goal Tree built and scrutinized in less than 10 hours

Chris Hohmann

The Goal Tree is a very powerful tool and a favorite of mine, yet very little known. I had the pleasure to moderate the building of two Goal Trees in the very first months of 2022. One in particular was built as the roadmap to achieve the strategic performance objective in manufacturing of a small-sized … Continue reading A Goal Tree built and scrutinized in less than 10 hours.

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Monitor and research emerging threats with AI

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Cybersecurity. Speed up your open-source threat intelligence by 70% with Leo Web Alerts. START A 30 DAY FEEDLY FOR THREAT INTELLIGENCE TRIAL. The core of Feedly for Threat Intelligence is an AI engine, called Leo, that automatically gathers, analyzes, and prioritizes intelligence from millions of sources in real-time. In this article, we’ll show you how to use Leo to: Monitor critical vulnerabilities and zero-days Research the behavior of specific threat actors and malware families Understand th

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Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

NIST

The infographic, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, highlights how Manufacturing USA and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) support U.S. industry to manufacture high-quality American-made products that can compete in the global marketplace. Both are public-private partnerships headquartered at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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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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How to Overcome Complex Mold Texturing Problems

Mold Making Technology

Mold builders can laser texture directly over an EDM mold cavity with no required polishing. Photo Credit: St. Paul Engraving The mold manufacturing industry is constantly evolving. As a result, options for overcoming complex mold texturing challenges are evolving, too. Our complex marketplace demands new and innovative design possibilities with higher accuracy and tighter tolerances while keeping production times as short as possible.

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Introducing Galaxy Sivtek’s Supreme Roto Sifter : The Sivtek Pneumatic Roto Sifter

Galaxy Sivtek

From horizontally vibrating sifters to centrifugal screening machines, the screening industry has evolved in multi-faceted ways to optimize our sifting process and assure the optimal quality of our raw materials. With a wide range of applications and screening facilities, these advanced sifting machines have made it possible to efficiently purify our products, without losing their rich quality.

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The Best Network Cable Testers

Gil Automation

Network cable tester: A network cable tester is a revolutionary device specifically made for testing the capability and reliability of cable connections. Thus, this gadget is a must for network technicians, network testers, cable verification testers, and other related work fields. . Whether installing new cable, or troubleshooting existing cable, ethernet network cable testing plays an important role in the process.

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Product Information Management (PIM): How to Easily Share Your Product Data

Seeburger

Have you ever wondered how large or globally active companies manage to maintain product details across different shops and channels? If you think of manufacturers, wholesalers or retailers with extensive product ranges, one thing is clear. They can’t do this without help. The simplest solution is a product information system. Read on to discover what […].

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The Current State of Manufacturing and How Technology Will Accelerate Digitization

eFlex Systems

Modern societies have digitally transformed over the past three decades at exponential rates. In the 90s there were approximately 11 million cell phone users and according to Statistica , that number has risen to approximately 7.1 billion users globally today. We now have instantaneous access to information and people at our fingertips. And while web-based technologies and Industry 4.0 has begun to revolutionize manufacturing, the transformation has occurred at a much slower pace.

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Predictive Maintenance as a Service: A game-changer for Manufacturing.

Infinite Uptime

Manufacturing encompasses a diverse and wide array of processes, industries, and raw materials. Yet all manufacturers everywhere share a common enemy: Unplanned Downtime, which harms productivity, asset health, brand reputation & dotted line. Every year, top fortune 500 manufacturing enterprises lose almost 1 trillion to unplanned downtime, nearly 8% of their annual revenue.

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

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Track emerging threats with Feedly AI

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Threat Intelligence Speed up your open-source threat intelligence by 70% with (Feedly) AI Feeds The core of Feedly for Threat Intelligence is an AI engine, that automatically gathers, analyzes, and prioritizes intelligence from millions of sources in real-time. In this article, we’ll show you how to use AI Models to: Monitor critical vulnerabilities and zero-days Research the behavior of specific threat actors and malware families Understand the threat landscape around your industry Track niche

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How cobots are transforming food and beverage businesses

Universal Robots

Cobots are transforming food and beverage plants all over the world, stepping in and taking over a wide range of business-critical, yet repetitive and manual tasks. These intuitive machines can assume responsibility for tasks that threaten the safety or satisfaction of workers, or the productivity and profitability of the entire outfit. Here are some examples of how cobots have transformed the way our clients operate.

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The Best Network Cable Testers

Gil Automation

Network cable tester: A network cable tester is a revolutionary device specifically made for testing the capability and reliability of cable connections. Thus, this gadget is a must for network technicians, network testers, cable verification testers, and other related work fields. . Whether installing new cable, or troubleshooting existing cable, ethernet network cable testing plays an important role in the process.

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SEEBURGER Goes Process Mining – An Adventure in Optimization

Seeburger

Process mining is awesome. It lets us identify both regular and non-regular processes from a lot of chaotic data, and we barely have to do anything! Like many other companies, we at SEEBURGER use several IT systems to do our daily work. Our idea was to use our own integration platform to read and compile […].

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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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Kontron partners with Hailo to develop advance AI edge inference solutions

Expo21xx

Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), announced it has forged a strategic technology partnership with leading AI (Artificial Intelligence) chipmaker Hailo to offer next generation AI edge inference […]. The post Kontron partners with Hailo to develop advance AI edge inference solutions appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Insights from the 2022 MEP Workforce Survey

NIST

The 2022 MEP Workforce Survey conducted by America Works asked for just one response from each MEP Center and their subrecipients. I’m excited to tell you that we had 100% participation, receiving 76 responses from 51 Centers nationally. MEP Centers represent a diverse group, with 58% incorporated as independent nonprofits, 29% working as part of a university, and 12% working either as part of a state or community college.

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Milestone Reached! Donlouco Celebrates Its 100th Container Of Parts

Donlouco

In December of 2021, Donlouco celebrated its 100th container of parts arriving in the port of Cork. This marked a great accomplishment for us, and we have been going strong since. Our ability to oversee and manage logistics and supply chain is a credit to the Donlouco team both in Ireland and China. By reaching the milestone of bringing in 100 containers of parts, we have, time and time again, proven our expertise in the areas of engineering, manufacturing, quality control and logistics manageme

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Using cobots to conquer the new world of work

Universal Robots

The global Covid-19 pandemic has led a significant amount of people to re-evaluate their working lives. Many have decided to turn away from roles that are repetitive, lack progression opportunities or pose risks to their mental or physical wellbeing. Cobots are providing an answer to this recruitment and retention challenge by freeing workers from the dullest or riskiest tasks on the production line and helping employers create more efficient workflows.

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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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What is the difference between Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps?

Gil Automation

Positive displacement and centrifugal pumps are the two most common types of pumps. What's the difference between the two? A centrifugal pump is a pressure-creating device. Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids by converting rotational energy driven by some sort of motor or engine into energy moving the fluid. The fluid enters the impeller of the pump by the rotating axis, where it is accelerated by the impellor towards a diffuser or scroll.

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India – Extension of Mandatory e-Invoicing to All Businesses by 1st April 2021

Seeburger

Update India March 2022 – India lowers the mandatory e-invoicing threshold as of April 1, 2022 E-invoicing is mandatory for taxpayers in India above a certain threshold. Currently, this value is 50 Cr. Rupees (approximately USD 6.5 million). With Notification No. 01/2022 – Central Tax dated February 24, 2022, the Indian Central Board of […].

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Rittal ePocket: A new home for the digital twin

Expo21xx

The digital wiring plan pocket for operation Anyone who has ever looked at manufacturing will have seen it: thick paper folders with equipment and system documentation inside the enclosure. From Eplan and […]. The post Rittal ePocket: A new home for the digital twin appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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Shoring Up the Future

eFlex Systems

In a wave of reshoring, digitizing offers a competitive advantage for manufacturers. One of the most important and impactful trends in manufacturing is the phenomenon of reshoring, as manufacturers that moved production overseas in the past to take advantage of lower costs begin the process of shifting back stateside. Most companies didn’t want to move production offshore—in most cases it was simply a financial necessity because of higher margins.

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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!

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Becoming sustainable can be good for business too

NIST Manufacturing

Sustainability is becoming a selling point for many customers, and small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) up and down supply chains are being pushed to address their emissions and resource use.

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Floatless Level Switch (Compact, Plug-in Type)

Omron

Consolidates the Specifications through Free Power Supply, thus Allowing Use in High Temperature Environments with Temperatures of Up to 70°C* * Excluding the DC power supply type.

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What is the difference between Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps?

Gil Automation

Positive displacement and centrifugal pumps are the two most common types of pumps. What's the difference between the two? A centrifugal pump is a pressure-creating device. Centrifugal pumps are used to transport fluids by converting rotational energy driven by some sort of motor or engine into energy moving the fluid. The fluid enters the impeller of the pump by the rotating axis, where it is accelerated by the impellor towards a diffuser or scroll.

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API-led B2B Integration – Part 2: Which Industries are Adopting API-led B2B Integration?

Seeburger

APIs offer immense advantages for B2B integration. They enable high-frequency, real time transactions between business partners for granular business processes. They can take cross-company business processes to a new level, as discussed in the first blog in this API-led B2B integration series. In the second part of this three-part blog series, SEEBURGER expert Thomas Kamper […].

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How To Align Product Management And Supply Chain Operations For Successful Product Launches

Speaker: Shalini Dinesh

Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.

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Manufacturing Labor: The Crisis Continues

Universal Robots

After wreaking havoc on our families, the economy, and the overall social fabric of countries around the world, COVID is abating. Or at least we are learning to live with a pandemic hanging over our collective heads. According to an article in Deloitte Insights, the North American economies are recovering, and demand is ahead of pre-COVID levels. All good – but what about manufacturing labor?

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Could the energy crisis spur unprecedented innovation in manufacturing?

Seebo Manufacturing

The current energy crisis has made it abundantly clear that manufacturers must quickly find a way to be smarter and […]. The post Could the energy crisis spur unprecedented innovation in manufacturing? appeared first on Seebo Blog.

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NIST Releases Cybersecurity Guide for Manufacturing Control Systems

NIST Manufacturing

The IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2022 stated “For the first time in five years, manufacturing outpaced finance and insurance in the number of cyberattacks levied against these industries…” To help meet these growing cyber threats, NIST

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How Company Culture Impacts Employee Retention in Manufacturing

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

The manufacturing industry is having a particularly challenging time finding and retaining skilled workers. Global pandemic burnout and the Great Resignation have led to unprecedented employee turnover rates across the U.S. In this turbulent market landscape, attracting and retaining the right employees is more important than ever. More and more organizations are looking for ways to adequately address the concerns of on-site, remote, and hybrid workers.

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A Journey to Efficiency & Excellence in Manufacturing

Foundation Wellness, an orthotic and foot care product leader, transformed its manufacturing by implementing the Manufacturing Execution System FORCE MES FLEX from FORCAM ENISCO. Previously hindered by manual data collection, the company needed more efficiency and a proactive approach. Adopting an MES enhanced data visibility and enabled data-driven decision-making.