May, 2021

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Myth – We are An Unlikely Target

MESA

Authored by Dirk Sweigart, MESA Cybersecurity Working Group Chairman The Colonial Pipeline, Iranian Centrifuges, large financial companies and large companies in general, big cities – these are the notable targets of cyber attackers.

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Research critical vulnerabilities with the Leo CVE Dashboard

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

New Feature. Contextualized CVE information for faster threat research, without the overwhelm. Cyber attacks are increasing in volume and sophistication across every industry and category, leaving threat analysts and frontline security teams faced with a flood of information. The consequences of missing critical information are astronomical, but no human can keep up with this onslaught of data on their own.

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Renovotec launches supply chain rental campaign for latest Epson Colorworks label printers

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Renovotec, the UK-based rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies, is launching a rental campaign for the latest Epson Colorworks C6000 and C6500 Series custom label printers, targeting manufacturing and logistics users.

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Hyperautomation: Future of digital transformation…

Breathe Technologies

Are businesses ready to embrace what hyperautomation could deliver? Hyperautomation: Future of digital transformation… Hyperautomation is the answer to the inevitable desire to build upon the benefits already delivered by Robotic Process Automation (RPA). By automating tasks that were once delivered by humans, often referred to as the ‘next major phase of digital transformation’, hyperautomation can overcome some of the limitations to approaches that rely on a single automation

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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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Powder Coat vs Paint

Trimantec

Let’s take a look at why powder coating is often the preferred metal coating for industrial equipment and beyond. Powder Coating vs. Paint Applications. Both paint and powder coat require similar surface prep and utilize a spray “gun” to apply the specific material, but that’s where the similarities end. Traditional wet painting involves spraying paint that requires a solvent to keep it in its liquid form.

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Making Mentoring Work | MMT Chat Part 2

Mold Making Technology

TK Mold & Engineering President Tom Barr, Mold Designer Jonny Salter and Apprentice Nick Baetens share their insights and lessons learned by stepping outside of the shop and having the team involved in the AMBA’s Emerging Leader Meet a Mentor program. Here are a few tidbits from Part 2 of this 20-minute Chat to whet your appetite: Started back in 2019 this 40-and-Under crowd with the Emerging Leaders Program has 120 members, representing 60 companies.

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How an Australian energy provider stays on top of critical cyber threats with Feedly

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Case Study. This analyst team designed AI-powered security Feeds in Feedly that proactively alert them about specific topics, threats, and threat actors. The energy provider ‘s results with Feedly Discovered a supply chain data breach a week before the public announcement Able to monitor hundreds of suppliers for breaches Detected a critical vulnerability within 2 hours of its release and patched it immediately.

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Resilience, recovery and recruitment: SME optimism will result in millions of new jobs in 2021

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As major economies reopen across the globe and consumer confidence rises, Sage, provider of cloud business management solutions, has unveiled the true levels of resilience and optimism among SMEs across the UK, US and France. Sage’s recent sentiment survey shows that SMEs – the economic backbone of many countries – have reached a turning point and confidence has largely returned.

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Industrial-grade Artificial Intelligence Makes Manufacturing Smarter

Manufacturers Alliance

AI is coming to all industries, and for the data-rich world of manufacturing, AI must be industrial grade. The first real applications of machine learning have already found a place in plant-floor activities such as rapid visual inspection, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, audio diagnostics, automatic sortation, and more. And that’s just for starters.

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Do I really need a warehouse management system?

Breathe Technologies

The rise of warehouse execution systems… WMS, WCS or WES… What does your business need? Forward-thinking businesses that constantly assess how they can satisfy customer expectations for speed of delivery, along with the ability to dynamically execute order fulfilment, are turning to a new breed of software to bridge the gap that Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Control Systems cannot fill. .

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

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Four Micro Tooling Considerations

Mold Making Technology

There are unique issues in micro mold fabrication. The ability to design a tool with these in mind, and also to validate the integrity of the finished micro tool before production, are vital to the project success. Photo Credit: Accumold. Metrology is an enabling technology and today’s options provide invaluable insight concerning the demands of micro-size tooling and parts.

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Techedge Group's 2020 Sustainability Report

Techedge Group

Techedge Group is proud to present the 2020 Consolidated Non-Financial Statement (NFS). With a completely refreshed look, enriched contents and a clear structure, this third report reflects the Group's desire to communicate sustainability issues to all its stakeholders in an increasingly transparent and structured manner.

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How to Simplify Cobot Deployment: A Deep Dive Into the World of UR+

Universal Robots

Did you know that Universal Robots (UR) collaborates with more than 400 third-party companies to let you run your cobot application as easy as possible? We do that by providing you access to certified peripherals and application kits in our ecosystem called UR+. It is not only the cobot industry´s largest ecosystem, it helps you to automate quickly and easily.

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Manhattan Associates announces breakthrough in supply chain execution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

At its Momentum Connect customer conference, Manhattan Associates Inc. announced a landmark advancement in supply chain efficiency and optimisation.

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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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CyManII RFP-BP1 Submission Period Open for 3 Project Topics

NCMS

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) has announced an extension of the submission due date for RFP-BP1 project proposals involving three technical project topics: 1 Baselining 4 Coordinated Vulnerability Awareness 5 TrustWorks-aaS The new proposal due date is June 11, 2021, at 5 p.m. CDT. Complete descriptions for the three topic areas can be found […] The post CyManII RFP-BP1 Submission Period Open for 3 Project Topics appeared first on National Center for Manufa

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Trimantec receives UL 508A certification

Trimantec

Trimantec receives UL 508A certification. UL 508A is the standard for the construction of Industrial Control Panels (ICPs). It provides guidelines on a variety of safety issues including component selection, calculation of short circuit ratings and proper wiring methods. Once a shop is UL 508A certified, they can manufacture control panels that bare the UL 508A Listing Mark.

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MMT Chats: 5 in 5 with Best Tool and Engineering

Mold Making Technology

This special MMT Chat Series delivers five best practices in five minutes on ways to improve efficiencies. The guest is Joe Cherluck, President of Best Tool and Engineering in Clinton Township, Michigan. 1 How do you create and maintain an employee centered culture? Ok, very simple: in one term, you live, it. 2 What are your top three best technology investments and why?

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The technology behind mRNA Vaccines!

The Consultiger

When a weak germ does the trick!

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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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Breathe Technologies delivers 300% increase in productivity for Ultimate Products with direct-to-customer fulfilment solution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

From local business to global success, Ultimate Products is an international brand house managing consumer goods brands, across 12 product ranges including household names; Salter, Beldray, Progress and Intempo. Having experienced revenue growth across each of the business’ strategic pillars, Ultimate Products has seen particular strong performance on its ecommerce platforms following the recent surge in online shopping.

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Digital transformation: Daimler opts for Software AG IT management solution

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The German auto maker is driving its digital transformation with the help of Software AG. The company recently signed a new three-year global usage agreement for Software AG’s Alfabet IT portfolio management solution.

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Think Safety: Eliminate Hazards Throughout the Shop

Mold Making Technology

RhinoFeet are a simple, safe and efficient solution for elevating and storing heavy items within the shop. Photo Credit: Progressive Components Right at the top of the priority list for mold builders and molders is attracting and retaining skilled employees and ensuring that their work environment is safe. Nothing sends a shock through a company and its current employees than an injury on the shop floor.

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How to grow your business using data for everyone

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

The world of retail has always been fiercely competitive but the pandemic has meant it’s harder than ever for companies to succeed. So how can retailers make sure they’re able to prosper in a difficult market? Marcos Monterio, CEO, Veezoo, explains why data that’s easily accessed, is the key.

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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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LPAs hold the key to greater product quality and a faster manufacturing recovery

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

As UK manufacturing continues its recovery from the pandemic’s impact, its factory production growth is simultaneously being slowed by Brexit-hit supply chain disruption. Between Brexit and COVID, movement between borders is slowed. This has culminated in the manufacturing industry recording its slowest output rate for nine months, in February.

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IT designed to suit garment manufacturing supply chains

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

These are exciting times for UK garment manufacturers – if they embrace digitalisation, writes Karl H. Lauri, managing team member at MRPeasy.com.

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Wholesale fashion distributor integrates SAP Business One to improve supply chain management

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Codeless Platforms has revealed that Fashion Edge, a wholesale distributor of high-end fashion and footwear in the UK and Ireland, has vastly improved the visibility of shipping data from its supplier and improved its supply chain management efficiencies, having deployed BPA Platform to integrate SAP Business One with three external business systems and then automated the transfer of SKU data, reports and dispatch notices.

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Nulogy software to drive co-packing growth for CEVA Logistics

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Nulogy will extend its flexible cloud-based software as the global platform to digitalise the CEVA Logistics co-packing operations and enhance the firm’s agility and responsiveness to its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) customers.

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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 is Proof of Delivery (POD) Software and Why Might Your Business Need It?

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

By By Ron Evan, freelance writer. Proof of delivery (POD) software seems like an unnecessary luxury for most businesses, but the immediate implementation of this technology can save you a lot of money. To save you from the potential headaches that can come from customer complaints of missed deliveries or damaged products, install proof of delivery software for evidence that all of your products arrived intact.

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New Government report shows steep fall in trade with both EU and non-EU countries – with Brexit having a bigger impact than Covid

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

A new Government report highlights the real impact that the ‘double whammy’ of Brexit and the coronavirus have had on UK trade, says the international delivery expert ParcelHero.

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Renovotec to drive Whitworths warehouse modernisation with voice picking and wireless networking

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Renovotec, the UK’s rugged hardware, software and services provider for supply chain companies, is to drive Whitworths’ planned warehouse modernisation with new voice picking and wireless networking technology it was announced today. The agreed project ROI is less than one year for the new systems and infrastructure investment, led by a 35% increase in voice-driven picking productivity.

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61% of UK manufacturers have changed business practices as a result of Brexit – MHA survey

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Accountancy network MHA has released its latest survey into the UK manufacturing sector which revealed that 61% of businesses have changed their practices as a result of Brexit and 75% are planning to invest less or the same as planned before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, although this is a drop from 81% September 2020.

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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.