January, 2022

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The time to transform manufacturing was yesterday, and sustainability has a NEW meaning.

Cisco Manufacturing

Because of massive turnover in workforces, a renewed focus on employee safety, and negative impacts on customer loyalty and satisfaction, manufacturers have built new business models to service their customers. They’ve deployed new hybrid workplace models and renewed their focus on the Circular Economy. Because of this, sustainability’s new meaning in the Manufacturing industry is maintaining its position in the marketplace.

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Small and Medium Manufacturers Can Think Big and Start Small Towards Smart Manufacturing

MESA

Conrad Leiva, MESA Smart Manufacturing Working Group Chair and VP Ecosystem and Workforce Development, CESMIISmart Manufacturing (SM) strategies have been evolving for the last decade among large corporations and many small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) might not realize that these strategies are not only applicable to them but are within reach when implemented in practical steps.

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NIST Helps Next-Generation Cell Technology See Past the Greenery

NIST Manufacturing

As 5G technology gets fully implemented over the next several years, cellphones and other wireless tech will grow more powerful with increased data flow and lower latency.

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Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Real World Success Stories and Lessons Learned

NIST

For manufacturers, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game changer. Greater efficiencies, lower costs, improved quality and reduced downtime are just some of the potential benefits. This technology is not only for large manufacturers. High-value, cost-effective AI solutions are more accessible than many smaller manufacturers realize.

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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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THE IMPORTANCE OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION COURSE OR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

Gil Automation

. Okay, let’s establish something critical, technology is coming to take our jobs. Sounds scary right? Well it is but also, it’s coming to create more jobs. Sounds contradictory too doesn’t it? It’s true. More companies are moving towards automated systems and processes so while we are currently living in these projected times of job extinction with a corresponding job creation, the question is How well prepared, skill wise are you for such opportunities?

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Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing | Bernard Marr

Martin Davis

“Manufacturing has always been a technology-driven industry. But now more than ever, the forces of digital transformation are impacting every business, bringing new and exciting possibilities but also a great number of challenges.” I have long been a fan of Bernard Marr’s articles on the real world use of AI. In this article he partners … Continue reading Industry 4.0: The 4 Emerging Technologies Transforming Manufacturing | Bernard Marr.

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Can You Automatically Palletise Open Top Crates or Boxes?

Granta Automation

Well, the short answer to this is yes! With the right gripper head, palletising of open top boxes and crates can easily be automated. Below is a short video showing an underneath gripper palletising open top plastic trays. As it … Continue reading → The post Can You Automatically Palletise Open Top Crates or Boxes? first appeared on Granta Automation.

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DOC FY 2020 Tech Transfer Report Highlights Success in Disease Detection, Space Weather Forecasting and More

NIST Manufacturing

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has released the “Annual Report on Technology Transfer: Approach, Plans, Fiscal Year 2020 Activities and Achievements.

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How to Translate Lean Principles Into Your Office Functions

NIST

The lean manufacturing movement came out of a desire to reduce waste and inefficiencies and improve productivity in the operation. Many manufacturers have also benefited from the resulting continuous improvement mindset as engaged employees became empowered to change things for the better. Just as you assign a value to the benefit of things in the operation, you can do the same in the front office.

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WHAT MAKES A MOTOR MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT?

Gil Automation

Some energy is always lost (to heat, friction and windage) when motors convert electricity into useful (mechanical) work. To improve motor efficiency, manufacturers have found ways to reduce these losses—not by changing raw materials or production methods, but through design modifications: first with higher-efficiency EPACT motors and, more recently, with NEMA Premium models.

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

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Is Our Planned Obsolescence Economic Model Sustainable?

21st Century Tech

What made me want to write about this subject was an electric clothes dryer that started smoking in our apartment when my wife turned it on a few days ago. She called me over as she watched what appeared to be the drum taking on an unnatural glow. Of course, being the knowledgeable male in our mated pair, I didn’t take her word for it and tried the dryer myself.

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Quality Excellence award 2022 – Indus Foodtech

Galaxy Sivtek

The 15 th edition of Indus Foodtech was organized at India Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida between 8 th January 2022 to 10 th January 2022. The organizers flagged off the event by organizing the prestigious TPCI MSME Export Excellence award 2022 on 7 th January 2022. The award ceremony was aimed to recognize and honor leading companies from the food & beverage and food & beverage technology industry.

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Hydraulics Industry: New Year, New arrivals At Donlouco!

Donlouco

Hydraulic Cylinder Parts Arrive While here in Europe we enjoyed the Christmas holidays, in Asia, Donlouco were working hard to tool up some new hydraulic cylinder parts for our customers. We were very happy to see the sample parts arrive here at our head office on our very first day back at work, and they look great as usual. Big thank you to the team in China, excellent work.

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32 New NIIMBL Projects Funded Under the American Rescue Plan

NIST Manufacturing

Today, the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) announced 32 coronavirus response projects to multiple organizations across the United States funded through the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

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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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The Six Words That Will Massively Improve Your Employee Recruitment in 2022

NIST

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, this series focuses on innovative approaches and uncovering the latest trends in manufacturing workforce development. Up and down busy streets nationwide, the same six-word banners stand outside in front of hundreds of businesses.

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GIL Celebrates 15 years of Successful Operations in Nigeria

Gil Automation

Gil Automation is pleased to celebrate our customers and partners for working with us to engineer, create and deliver systems that work for 15years! We are proud of our achievements as a 100% Locally owned and operated leading provider of industrial products, systems and services related to instrumentation, measurement and control, safety, electrical installations, automation, and mechanical system.

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MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Roembke Mfg & Design

Mold Making Technology

This special MMT Chat Series delivers five best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies. My guest today is Adam Shaal, Business Development Manager for Roembke Mfg & Design in Ossian, Indiana. Here are his five quick answers in a nutshell (watch the quick 5-minute video for his full answers): 1. How do you create and maintain an employee-centered culture?

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Galaxy Sivtek

เภสัชอุตสาหกรรม (Pharmaceutical Industry) เป็นหนึ่งในอุตสาหกรรมที่มีความซับซ้อนมากที่สุดทั้งในแง่ของกระบวนการผลิตที่ต้องอาศัยความใส่ใจควบคู่ไปกับการรักษาสุขอนามัยเป็นพิเศษในทุกขั้นตอน และยังเกี่ยวข้องกับการผลิตยาหลากหลายรูปแบบครั้งละปริมาณมาก ๆ การควบคุมคุณภาพจึงเป็นปัจจัยที่สำคัญที่จะทำให้ผู้ผลิตสามารถผลิตตัวยาที่มีคุณสมบัติและคุณภาพตามต้องการได้ เมื่อเร็วๆ นี้ Galaxy Sivtek ได้รับการติดต่อจากบริษัทยาชั้นนำยักษ์ใหญ่ของอินเดียรายหนึ่งให้ติดตั้งเครื่องร่อนกรองยาจำนวน 3 เครื่องเพิ่มเติมในสายการผลิ

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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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AI and ML: What is the Benefit?

Polytron

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will impact almost all areas of manufacturing and supply chain in some manner. Schedule optimization, predictive maintenance, and predictive analytics are already being implemented within manufacturing. Projects that would benefit from AI and ML implementation are applications that require personnel to review complex data multiple times from various sources to find subtle correlations in the data.

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How “human-led” process optimization hurts process manufacturers

Seebo Manufacturing

Traditional approaches to manufacturing process optimization rely entirely on human-led analysis and decision-making. This limits manufacturers and ultimately harms their […]. The post How “human-led” process optimization hurts process manufacturers appeared first on Seebo Blog.

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Simulation is a Window Into the Future of Your Manufacturing Operation

NIST

The National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council have identified enterprise modeling and simulation as a technological breakthrough that will have a profound impact on manufacturing performance. Perhaps you are among the many small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) who are aware that simulation provides a low cost, secure and fast analysis tool for product design and verification.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF AN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION COURSE OR BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

Gil Automation

. Okay, let’s establish something critical, technology is coming to take our jobs. Sounds scary right? Well it is but also, it’s coming to create more jobs. Sounds contradictory too doesn’t it? It’s true. More companies are moving towards automated systems and processes so while we are currently living in these projected times of job extinction with a corresponding job creation, the question is How well prepared, skill wise are you for such opportunities?

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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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Vehicle Assembly 102

eFlex Systems

Vehicle Assembly has come an awfully long way since the days of Henry Ford.

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Upcoming Exhibition – Industrial Expo and Foodtech Kerala (January 2022)

Galaxy Sivtek

12 th Industrial expo (Ankleshwar) and Foodtech Kerala are one of the leading industrial platforms for showcasing and branding of different industries, the exhibition has played a vital role in promoting B2B sales and marketing for entrepreneurs, CEO'S, consultants, Senior government officials, decision-makers and trade delegations. The Chemical, pharmaceutical, plastic & packaging, Food processing industry are some of the sectors which will be present at the venue.

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NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

NIST Manufacturing

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S.

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Seebo makes IBT’s top AI startup list – and other headlines shaping our 2022

Seebo Manufacturing

The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said that “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” […]. The post Seebo makes IBT’s top AI startup list – and other headlines shaping our 2022 appeared first on Seebo Blog.

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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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WHAT MAKES A MOTOR MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT?

Gil Automation

Some energy is always lost (to heat, friction and windage) when motors convert electricity into useful (mechanical) work. To improve motor efficiency, manufacturers have found ways to reduce these losses—not by changing raw materials or production methods, but through design modifications: first with higher-efficiency EPACT motors and, more recently, with NEMA Premium models.

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GIL Celebrates 15 years of Successful Operations in Nigeria

Gil Automation

Gil Automation is pleased to celebrate our customers and partners for working with us to engineer, create and deliver systems that work for 15years! We are proud of our achievements as a 100% Locally owned and operated leading provider of industrial products, systems and services related to instrumentation, measurement and control, safety, electrical installations, automation, and mechanical system.