Cisco Industrial Automation

APRIL 19, 2022

While it sounds futuristic to jump into your self-driving car and take a nap, tackle some work, or simply admire the view out the window, autonomous vehicles are increasingly becoming a reality. Autonomous and electric vehicles will lead to a safer, less congested future for all. General Motors is striving to make this vision a reality, and to get there, every minute counts.

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Cisco Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2022

In today’s world of manufacturing, there is a new convergence happening. A greater number of available technologies are meeting the dynamics of changing workforces, fragile supply chains, and the ever-present market demand for better and cheaper products and services. However, manufacturers still face a unique challenge: how to maximize investments in various technologies to achieve the most impactful ROI or as we like to refer to them, “enablers of change”.

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ATS

APRIL 22, 2022

Share. Maintenance is valued, but aging equipment puts pressure on plants. Maintenance systems and strategies continue to slowly transition to a digital process, with greater use of technology to evaluate machine health and develop repair and maintenance schedules. But it’s a race against time. Aging equipment is the single biggest factor in unscheduled downtime, and equipment failure is a close second.

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NIST Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2022

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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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Marshall Wolf Automation

APRIL 21, 2022

Considered the most simple motor start option, Direct on Line (DOL) starting directly connects an induction motor to a 3-Ph power supply with the addition of a contactor and an overload relay , providing overload protection. . This direct connection can cause the motor to draw 5-8 times the normal operating current, making DOL motor control generally applicable with motors under 5 hp/4Kw.

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NIST

APRIL 21, 2022

Industrial control systems (ICS) help manufacturers boost productivity, optimize efficiency and advance production lines. Historically, ICS networks were isolated from the information technology (IT) networks and internet, or “air gapped.” Today, air gapping is no longer an effective security strategy, and for various business reasons, many ICS manufacturing networks are now integrated with IT networks and connected to the internet.

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NIST Manufacturing

APRIL 20, 2022

Manufacturing supply chains are increasingly susceptible to disruptions and are targets for bad actors seeking to steal proprietary information and/or sabotage products.

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Factory Worx

APRIL 21, 2022

Read Our Blog. Top 16 Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Execution system (MES). The manufacturing industry, like any other industry, is rapidly expanding. As a result, producers must keep up with new technologies and tools to remain relevant and competitive in today's market. Successful manufacturing businesses are adaptable and consistently improve their overall operating efficiency.

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Bastian Solution

APRIL 19, 2022

Hot, cold, corrosive – these environments, and more, inherently require a little extra care when it comes to planning labor and tasks. The same goes for introducing any automated technologies. After all, you need them to operate correctly and avoid any unnecessary damage. Often pulled in to support tasks that need to be reliably repeatable, industrial robotics are an excellent option to support safer work in unique environments.

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ATS

APRIL 21, 2022

Share. IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) sensors are playing an increasingly bigger role in manufacturing. This growth will continue as communications and technology evolve. IIoT manufacturing sensors are included as part of “smart” machinery, or are added as aftermarket enhancements, and cover a broad range of processes and functions. These sensors are generally used for: Temperature monitoring Vibration monitoring Leak detection (such as gas leaks) Process monitoring and modeling Performanc

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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?

Seeburger

APRIL 19, 2022

IT systems are increasingly becoming more intelligent, networked and autonomous. This digital transformation not only makes a company’s internal processes more efficient and transparent, it has a positive effect across the entire horizontal and vertical value chains. A key aspect of digitalisation is the ability to collect and process data in real time.

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 17, 2022

Figure 1. Pitting, peak/raising and orange peel are examples of common polishing defects. Photo Credit, all images: Uddeholm USA The reasons for a high-gloss finish in plastic molding vary. Some examples include extreme transparency of the molded part, reduced localized corrosion or highly crack-sensitive tooling (due to design or operational stresses).

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Polytron

APRIL 22, 2022

April 13, 2022 (Duluth, GA) – As the founding auditing firm that has performed the most CSIA audits around the world, we can confirm that Polytron, Inc. has met the audit requirements established by the Control Systems Integrator Association for the fourth time. “I like the Polytron approach to the audit…they don’t see it as something they need to pass but an opportunity to learn and improve their company,” commented Don Roberts, the Exotek Auditor.

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CMTC Manufacturing Tech

APRIL 18, 2022

Due in large part to global supply chain disruptions, many small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are experiencing difficulties securing supplies of essential products needed to maintain their daily operations. To overcome this challenge, SMMs are devising new approaches to acquire the materials they need to adapt to this uncertain economic environment.

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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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