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Eisenhower’s matrix (Urgent-Important) adjusted for delegating decisions

Chris Hohmann

The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as Urgent-Important Matrix, is a 2×2 matrix designed to help decide on and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. This framework is attributed to general Dwight D. Eisenhower, allegedly using it when facing tough decisions during WWII, as the Allied Forces Supreme Commander. In short, the matrix is built upon … Continue reading Eisenhower’s matrix (Urgent-Important) adjusted for delegating decisions.

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Self-driving Vehicles Drive Boldly into Two of the Most Complex Ride-Hailing Environments

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

In a momentous leap for autonomous vehicles, Alphabet’s self-driving car division, Waymo, is set to offer autonomous vehicle services in two of the most complex ride-hailing environments – the airport and the city center. The services will use driverless Jaguar I-Pace SUVs equipped with the Waymo Driver – company’s self-driving system, to provide services between Sky Harbor International Airport, the US’ ninth busiest airport, and downtown areas of Phoenix, the country’s fifth-largest an

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Discover proof of exploits early

Canadian Metalworking Magazine

Threat Intelligence. Track emerging exploits across the Web with Feedly’s AI Engine. Does your team track emerging exploits across cybersecurity websites, code repositories, and social media sites? We just released a new Proof of Exploit Leo Concept. This new machine learning model allows you to: Discover proof of exploits early Research how vulnerabilities are being exploited Link exploited CVEs to adversary behavior.

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Britishvolt to invest more than £200m in Midlands test facility

The Guardian Manufacturing

UK battery startup to lease site in Hams Hall to test manufacturing methods for planned ‘gigafactory’ The UK battery startup Britishvolt has said it will invest more than £200m in a new facility in the West Midlands to test manufacturing methods that will be used at the factory is has planned for in Northumberland. The company will lease a site in Hams Hall, Warwickshire, from the warehouse developer Prologis, with equipment installation expected by the end of autumn 2023.

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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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ERP vs Integrated operational platform

Nexus Integra

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software has become a very popular centralized solution in recent years. Nowadays, many companies are looking for a system with these characteristics to organize and manage some areas of their business, but what is the difference with respect to an integrated operations platform? Below, we analyze in detail both solutions to show their features and qualities, revealing the differences and advantages in each case, as well as their associated capabilities.

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Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network

NIST

From my standpoint, technology transfer is not easy, especially when attempting to introduce a new capability or technology into the manufacturing sector. Smaller manufacturers in particular present unique environments and challenges that must be appropriately understood if the transfer is to be successful. NIST researchers have an ally that makes technology transfer less daunting — NIST’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, also known as MEP.

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RESEARCHERS DEVELOP NEW METHOD OF 3D PRINTING MAGNETIC CORES FOR ELECTRICAL MACHINES

WORCON

Researchers from the Tallinn University of Technology and the Estonian University of Life Sciences are investigating the use of 3D printing technology to produce soft magnetic cores. Magnetic cores are pieces of magnetic material with high permeability. They’re commonly used to guide and direct magnetic fields in a wide variety of electrical systems and machines, including electromagnets, transformers, electric […].

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What is Industrial Automation?

HGR Inc.

Industrial automation allows industries to operate efficiently and profit as they grow rapidly. Leveraging the latest technologies is a helpful technique. . Businesses hoping to make the most of modern technologies look to automating their operations. Industrial automation makes it possible to operate as efficiently as possible and streamline operations. .

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Artificial Intelligence and High Intelligence – SEEBURGER and the Hector Seminar

Seeburger

If you came in to our Bretten offices on a Friday afternoon, you might wonder why one or two of the people working here look so young. Is it the great working atmosphere at SEEBURGER? Have people here discovered the secret to eternal youth? The answer is simpler, yet no less exciting. For the past […].

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Compact controllers sport built-in security, open protocols

Motion Control Tips

The new PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE 200 programmable automation controllers (PAC) from Emerson are a family of compact PACs to help OEMs successfully meet customer requirements by minimizing the need for specialized software engineering talent. CPE 200 controllers deliver large programmable logic controller (PLC) capability in a small, cost-effective, IIoT-ready form factor so machine manufacturers don’t […].

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

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Manufacturing Capacity Planning: Optimizing Production Output

Machine Metrics

With such a wide variety of challenges impacting the current state of manufacturing, it can be difficult to plan for the future. Not only are costs rising due to inflation and supply chain disruptions, but there also is an ongoing skills crisis.

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Lumigo Applauded for Simplifying Complex Business App Architectures with its Cloud-native App Observability Platform

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX – June 2, 2022 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the European and Israeli serverless operations and artificial intelligence (AI) market, and based on its findings, recognizes Lumigo with the 2022 Europe and Israel Technology Innovation Leadership Award. The company helps organizations adopt serverless observability via distributed tracing with an artificial intelligence engine natively architected for the serverless world.

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PLC Troubleshooting Flowchart (and Explanation)

DO Supply

Programmable Logic Controllers are ruggedized computers, specially designed and built to operate reliably under harsh industrial environments. A typical PLC system consists of a processor (CPU), programmable memory, power supply, a user-defined program, I/O modules with associated circuitry, and a programming device with the necessary programming software.

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UK house price slowdown ‘on way’; factory growth hits 16-month low – as it happened

The Guardian Manufacturing

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Latest: UK factory growth hits 16-month low Nationwide: Annual house price growth slowed to 11.2% IoD: Directors economic confidence hit amid inflation and Brexit Food inflation drives highest UK shop prices rise in more than a decade Mike Ashley’s Frasers buys Missguided Jonathan Hopper, CEO of Garrington Property Finders , warns that the UK’s housing market will soon lose momentum: “At first glance the headline figures suggest the hous

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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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Plug-and-play conveyor platform for automated production environments

Motion Control Tips

With the new Light Conveyor Platform (LCP), Interroll is expanding its range of products with a platform-based material-flow solution that significantly increases the productivity of manufacturing processes. Designed as a plug-and-play modular system, the LCP allows all system integrators to implement scalable belt conveyor sections easily in order to quickly meet customer-specific automation requirements for […].

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Hiroshi Yamamura appointed as Country Head of Frost & Sullivan Japan

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Tokyo, Japan June 1 st – With the future focus on market share growth, diversified customer segments and maintaining the key corporate values, Frost & Sullivan has appointed Hiroshi Yamamura as the Representative Board Member and Country Head of Japan. Hiroshi has specializes in business strategy and development where he has successfully launched the local expansion of several organizations, building the business from scratch to a complete, inclusive organization.

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Key Interface Testing for a Successful and Seamless AS/RS Integration

Bastian Solution

The testing phase is one of the most crucial and often overlooked project phases when planning for an AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval system). Selecting an optimal technology for a customer’s specific needs is only the first step of the process, testing helps to highlight additional opportunities, refine warehouse operations with the new automation, as well as mitigate unforeseen challenges.

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What is Lean Manufacturing and how apply it to your company

Nexus Integra

Nowadays, companies want to optimise their production performance as much as possible in order to obtain the best results. At a time when industry is moving towards a digital and intelligent future, techniques and strategies are emerging to achieve the highest production efficiency at the lowest cost. Also known as “lean production”, this work philosophy is essential for any company that is part of Industry 4.0.

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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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Mitsubishi Electric Automation at Automate 2022

Motion Control Tips

Mitsubishi Electric Automation will exhibit at Automate 2022 in Detroit to highlight solutions for a wide variety of applications and industries. The theme of the exhibit is “better together”, which shows creative solutions developed by a number of companies based on Mitsubishi Electric automation products. The “better together” approach includes an in-booth experience centered on […].

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Make an Offer on HGR Products

HGR Inc.

Name your price on industrial surplus and get it for a great deal today! . Have you seen the Make an Offer button on the HGR website? . That button gives you the power to name your price on the industrial equipment you want to buy. Go ahead and try it! An HGR sales rep will review your offer and get back to you as soon as possible. . Learn more about our Make an Offer button below!

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The How and Why of the Peppol Directory: A (Potential) User’s Guide

Seeburger

Would you like to know what the Peppol Directory is and what it can do for you? Then read on! In this article, we will look at this search and find function in some detail. Discover what a Peppol business card is, what it needs to include. Find out how to communicate to other Peppol […].

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Advantech partners with Canonical to have preloaded Ubuntu-certified systems for edge computing applications

Expo21xx

Advantech, a leading provider of embedded IoT solutions, has collaborated with Canonical in the provision of Ubuntu pre-loaded and certified embedded boards and systems for diverse edge computing applications. By certifying Advantech […]. The post Advantech partners with Canonical to have preloaded Ubuntu-certified systems for edge computing applications appeared first on EXPO21XX.com NEWS.

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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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Success Story: B&A Quilting Reinvigorates Business with MRPeasy

MRPEasy

Mattress maker B&A Quilting successfully adopted MRPeasy as their first manufacturing software after a fire ravaged the firm’s premises and presented an opportunity for a fresh start. The company uses MRPeasy for procurement, stock management, and quoting, with Production Director Javed Bashir describing the software as an invaluable help in growing the business.

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Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions to Unlock Growth Potential for B2B Companies

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

San Antonio, TX –May 31, 2022– Zero-interest fees and flexible repayment plans are vital in boosting the global buy now, pay later (BNPL) market, according to Frost & Sullivan’s latest report. Emerging as an alternative credit payment approach, BNPL aims to meet the need of younger consumers who often have a limited credit history and low credit scores.

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Reshaping motor control gear for digitised machines

999 Automation

With the focus on digitisation and Industry 4.0, it is easy to overlook how motor control gear is changing. Chiefly because most industrial processes depend on electric motors. Conveyors, pumps, compressors, agitators, and fans all need reliable motors and motor control gear. And most of these motors are asynchronous, due to their low cost, […].

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Condition Based Maintenance: what it is and its advantages

Nexus Integra

Condition Based Maintenance or CBM is a maintenance strategy that focuses on the availability, reliability or maintenance cost of an asset. Through pre-diagnosis of equipment, the asset is monitored on a continuous basis to prevent asset failure. This maintenance strategy aims to extend the life of machinery, increase productivity and reduce operating costs by determining when and what type of maintenance each asset needs, long before failure.

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The Secrets to Zero-Waste Manufacturing: A ex-SpaceX Start-up Case Study

Sit down with Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance, to explore the significant contributors to waste in the manufacturing industry. Karan delves into two critical areas: material waste and data waste. He discusses how material waste impacts costs and efficiency, and the often-overlooked issue of data waste—where valuable data is not captured, leading to inefficiencies in managing inventory and operations.

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How thermosetting plastics are injection molded?

Min-Hui

Thermoset injection molding uses a screw or a plunger to pass the polymer through a heated barrel (120-260°F) to reduce density and fit it into the heated earth (300-450 °F). Once the material fills the world, it’s held under pressure. At this point, chemical cross-linking occurs, causing the polymer to harden. The complex (i.e., cured) … How thermosetting plastics are injection molded?

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5G and the Factory of the Future

MBT

Private 5G wireless networks and the growing acceptance of edge computing is creating more actionable insights in real-time.

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eFlex Systems Exhibiting at Hannover Messe 2022

eFlex Systems

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Making your business more profitable and sustainable with AI

Nexus Integra

Nowadays, care for the planet and environmental responsibility is a point that is required, even demanded of any company. Sustainability has no longer been a supplement to a manual of good practices, but has become an essential point, demanded by customers and governmental authorities in many countries. The application of Artificial Intelligence aims, among other things, to optimise the operation of many companies, buildings and all types of infrastructures.

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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.