September, 2021

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Will autonomous car racing change your business? It just might

Cisco Industrial Automation

Some days I really get excited about my job. A self-driving race car challenge? That’s just cool any way you look at it. For entertainment, for innovation, and for demonstrating the move to automation that’s already underway across industries. But before we get to that, let me give you a peek inside the first autonomous car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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Making the Production Asset Lifecycle Smarter – Part 3

MESA

Authored by John Clemons, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, based on an interview with Ananth Seshan, MESA Model Sub-Committee Member One of the chapters of the new MESA Smart Manufacturing Model covers the production asset lifecycle and how we can make the production asset lifecycle smarter.

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Surviving to thriving: The digital transformation of SMBs

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As a result of the pandemic, SMBs are investing increasingly more time and money in their digital transformation efforts. While some implemented digital capabilities for the first time as a matter of survival, others accelerated their journey to cloud adoption in order to remain nimble in light of ongoing disruption.

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Celebrating Manufacturing Day 2021 — Three Ways to Create a Great Hybrid Event

NIST

While Fridays have always been a reason to celebrate, the first Friday of October is one that is near and dear to the MEP National NetworkTM, as this year, Friday, October 1, is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)! Organizing your MFG Day events may have changed quite a bit in the last 18 months. Prioritizing safety, venue capacity constraints, and reduced corporate travel have presented real challenges for organizing manufacturing expos, conferences, factory tours, and other in-person traditional event

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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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Live Today: The Value of Trade Publications for Manufacturers

Manufacturing.net

Trade publications are a powerful tool.

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MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Neu Dynamics

Mold Making Technology

This special MMT Chat Series delivers five best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies. My guest today is Kevin Hartsoe, president of Neu Dynamics in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. 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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Making the Production Asset Lifecycle Smarter – Part 2

MESA

Authored by John Clemons, MESA Marketing Committee Chair, based on an interview with Ananth Seshan, MESA Model Sub-Committee Member I’ve mentioned before that one of the chapters of the new MESA Smart Manufacturing Model covers the production asset lifecycle and how we can make the production asset lifecycle smarter.

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Could there be a green solution to the food supply chain chaos?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Barely a day goes by without news alerts pinging up with another new development on the current national driver shortage crisis sweeping across the nation. From Nando’s chicken to McDonald’s milkshakes to Haribo sweets, the food industry’s battle continues, wreaking havoc across the supply chain as companies and hauliers warn that they can no longer guarantee all pick-ups and deliveries.

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Why Small Manufacturers Should Consider a Manufacturing Execution System

NIST

Manufacturers should routinely ask themselves: “How do I know what my problems are?” The old school way to answer this question was based on having the resources to produce spreadsheets of operational data and the expertise to analyze the data and understand how to respond. This does not describe most small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). They are often resource- and talent-challenged.

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The new Data Center of the European Weather Center has been inaugurated at the Bologna Technopole

Smile Hub

The new Atos supercomputer system will come into operation in mid-2022 at the new European Weather Center, hosted in Bologna at the Tecnopolo (Ex Manifattura Tabacchi), together with the European supercomputer Leonardo. The new data center, which is becoming one of the most important European big data hubs, will be able to offer over 80% of the national supercomputing capacity , 20% of the European one , with practical applications in all sectors: transition ecological and the fight against clim

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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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The ROI of DTC vs. Wholesale Distribution for Food Manufacturers

Manufacturing.net

There is something to be said for mail-delivered food consumption, and food manufacturers, processors, distributors, and traders are doing most of the talking.

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Leadership to the IEEE P1451.5p Standard Working Group

NIST Manufacturing

NIST researchers Rick Candell, Karl Montgomery, Mohamed Hany, and Kang Lee will provide technical leadership to the newly created IEEE P1451.5p standard committee.

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Techedge Earns Honorable Mention in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services

Techedge Group

Techedge has been recognized by Gartner®, one of the world’s leading research and advisory companies, as an honorable mention in their 2021 Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud IT Transformation Services.

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Gartner research reveals growth for smart robots in retail

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A recent Gartner report details that ‘Retailers are scaling up smart robots to support flexibility and labour optimisation in physical stores for unified commerce execution’.

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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 Scout for Your Next Business Growth Opportunity

NIST

Manufacturers displayed an abundance of resiliency in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and about half say their manufacturing business will be thriving a year from now, according to the 2021 Manufacturing CFO Outlook Survey of middle market manufacturers. The pandemic sent global supply chains into a state of disarray, sidelined manufacturing trade shows and disrupted traditional business development and purchasing processes.

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What can be obtained from a Digital Twin

Smile Hub

Following the activities that SMILE-DIH is conducting in assisting companies (SMEs and Midcaps), under the two calls relating to the European Change2Twin , we can record the achievable objectives considered more or less relevant by candidates who aim to adopt a Digital Twin , as a tool capable of rapidly increasing business ambitions. Below is a list of the purposes for which the companies involved are thinking of adopting it, with the opinion expressed alongside ( very relevant , relevant and m

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NASA Confirms Mars Rover's 1st Rock Sample

Manufacturing.net

Perseverance still has 40 to go.

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Cybersecurity Patch Management Best Practices

Polytron

Much of the critical (and dangerous) industrial infrastructure in the developed world is controlled and protected by computer-based automation systems. A malicious compromise of those systems gives the potential for serious harm to plant workers, the public, and the environment. Safety is one of the most important differences between traditional IT and plant operations.

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

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Modelling of Atomization in the Aerosol Jet Printing Process

NCMS

Sorry you have no rights to view this entry! The post Modelling of Atomization in the Aerosol Jet Printing Process appeared first on National Center for Manufacturing Sciences.

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`Taking stock of technology could help SMEs build resilience amid supply chain volatility,` states Thrasio

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As businesses around the UK continue to contend with unprecedented global supply shortages, Thrasio has been quick to assert the importance of a technological-driven approach to supply chain management in order to build resilience.

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The One Recruitment Video Every Manufacturer Needs

NIST

This blog is the seventh in 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. Manufacturing friends – it’s time that we up our recruitment game, and the best way to do that is through video.

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Digital manufacturing: new INTEGRADDE call for Metal Additive Manufacturing solutions – Deadline 30 September 2021

Smile Hub

The INTEGRADDE project consortium has launched a new call for European manufacturing SMEs and Midcaps who want to express interest in implementing Metal Additive Manufacturing solutions in their production processes. INTEGRADDE, a project funded by Horizon 2020, aims to develop new Digital Additive Manufacturing solutions in the strategic sectors of metalworking.

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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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NASA Confirms Mars Rover's 1st Rock Sample

Manufacturing.net

Perseverance still has 40 to go.

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Cross-border demand for luxury purchases driving post-Covid recovery as global D2C demand increases by 50% in 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Luxury goods were the fastest growing cross-border ecommerce category in the first half of 2021, increasing by 50% compared to the end of 2020. With global demand for luxury being driven by shoppers from China, UAE, South Korea and India, increasingly consumers are now happy to forego the ‘white-glove’ in-store experience for online convenience, the latest data from eShopWorld (ESW) reveals.

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Woodland Group launches 360 digital supply chain platform to complement its capabilities, network and owned assets across the globe

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Woodland Group has launched its new digital platform, Woodland Online, delivering full supply chain management from online quoting and booking, to tracking, reporting, WMS and supplier integration, stock and PO management.

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Henkel, Dow, Bayer, AB InBev, Zebra Technologies and others to chart future of supply chain visibility in Europe at FourKites Visibility 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

FourKites, the real-time supply chain visibility platform, has announced that its European customer conference, Visibility 2021, will be held virtually on 7 October. The theme of this year’s conference, ‘Go Beyond’, presents a bold vision for supply chains of the future, centered around automation, innovation and collaboration.

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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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Descartes’ Consumer Research highlights the impact of delivery experience on customer satisfaction – retailers must take action to secure customers for the long term

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has announced the findings of its Consumer Online Delivery Research, which set out to assess consumers’ online purchasing experiences across Europe.

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Carpet & Flooring realises the benefits of a streamlined delivery process with Descartes’ mobile proof-of-delivery

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Carpet & Flooring, a UK independent distributor of floor covering products, is using Descartes’ mobile proof-of-delivery solution (ePoD) to improve delivery efficiencies, enhance the customer experience, and prevent any delivery issues.

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Nulogy launches free trial of production scheduling solution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Nulogy has announced the free trial release of its standalone Production Scheduling Solution for all contract manufacturers and co-packers in the supply chain industry.

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8 Reasons to Use Air Freight Services for Your Business

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By Ken Jackson, freelance writer If your business requires shipping high value but low volume cargo, you’re probably considering air freight services. But there is often understandable hesitancy about actually following through with this idea.

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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!