Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These topics have been subjects of thoughts all this yeardata, supply chain, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, skilled labor. This year, the challenge will be not only keeping pace and embracing technological change but mitigating the risks of increasing labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 130

Fastener News Desk

MAY 11, 2023

The supply chain is the interconnected journey that raw materials, components, and goods take before their assembly and sale to customers. McKinsey & Company – Listen to the article: What is supply chain? What is supply chain disruption? What are some supply chain risks? years, on average.

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Supply Chain Value chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

JULY 14, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how rapid changes in supply chains created a need to share more information more effectively. Learn the advantages of improving data transparency for supply chains. See how tools can increase supply chain digitalization, integration and automation.

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Supply Chain Automation Function Electronics 52

i4.0 today

MARCH 13, 2023

Integrating multiple functionalities within a single entity promises simpler, more efficient devices without compromising capability. What if, rather than assembling numerous subsidiary components and ensuring electrical connectivity, the functionality was integrated into the object itself?

Electronics 52

Electronics Function 3D printing Supply Chain 52

Automation Mag

JUNE 13, 2023

Siemens Digital Industries Software is integrating the Supplyframe Design-to-Source Intelligence platform with its Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services to bring real-time supply chain intelligence to its digital twin technology.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Electronics Compliance Sourcing 52

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In recent years additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and materials have evolved into being able to achieve industrial-grade parts production, which means AM parts are now entering the supply chain. The implementation of digital inventories and AM-focused suppliers is key to the new approach.

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Supply Chain Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Quality Management System 52

Mold Making Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source (All images) | KD Shah / Pyramid Molding Group Pyramid Molding Group (PMG), a domestic mold builder and plastic injection molder based in Rockford, Illinois, partnered with Lettuce Grow to develop tooling for the second generation of its innovative hydroponic plant stand.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Function Lead Time Sourcing 97

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 22, 2024

Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. said today at Hannover Messe that it is expanding from service robots into supply chain applications with the new PUDU T300 mobile robot. the T300 can shuttle between production lines, delivering supplies without hindrance. PUDU T300 moving a box in standard mode. million sq.

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Supply Chain 122

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 10, 2024

Source: Robotics Factory The Robotics Factory has accepted five companies to its Scale Residency program. While in the residency program, company employees can get training in designing products for manufacturability by creating functional prototypes.

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Robotics Robotics Rapid prototyping Prototype  122

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Source: Nimble While warehouse automation today is limited to a few functions, improvements in artificial intelligence promise to change that. The platform not only manages and optimizes logistics operations, but it can also deliver real-time visibility and control across the entire supply chain, said Nimble.

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Artificial Intelligence 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Australian-based company will supply a scalable and secure data and AI infrastructure that is fully deployed in the cloud and can easily be used with minimal cost of ownership or maintenance expense. By integrating diverse data sources into a single platform, companies can gain data-driven insights to optimise key business functions.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 5, 2022

BlueScope distribution is an Australian steel and aluminium supplier of product, processing and supply solutions, supporting a wide range of customers in many industries, including residential and non-residential building, infrastructure, farming, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, renewable energy and defence.

Supply Chain 95

Supply Chain Function Sourcing Manufacturing 95

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 16, 2023

In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready-made items. As we progressed, we redesigned many of the parts to improve functionality, and in many cases upgraded the materials we used to increase component strength,” said Mr. Fitzgerald. “A

3D printing 98

3D printing Supply Chain Composites Function 98

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready-made items. As we progressed, we redesigned many of the parts to improve functionality, and in many cases upgraded the materials we used to increase component strength,” said Mr Fitzgerald. . “A

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3D printing Supply Chain Composites Function 88

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 23, 2024

Source: Apptronik SAN JOSE, Calif. The company claimed that its design provides scalability, cost, power efficiency, manufacturability, and supply chain resilience. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang (left) with the Apollo humanoid robot. Apptronik Inc. ’s new general-purpose foundation model for robot learning.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

While these facilities can efficiently process large volumes of discarded plastic, the transport of these materials from remote locations is cost prohibitive and a source of CO2 emissions due to their low specific gravity and poor transportation efficiency per unit weight.

Function 130

Function Supply Chain Sourcing Prototype  130

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

Source | Delta Mold Inc. Source | Delta Mold Inc. we work hard to stay diversified and agile, to understand the needs and requirements of our customers, and to be their go-to source of injection and compression molds,” Ernie Young, Delta Mold president, explains. Source | Delta Mold Inc. Source | Plex Systems Inc.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function Automotive Sourcing 98

Robotics Business Review

MAY 23, 2024

Source: Universal Robots Just before Hanover Messe, Siemens announced its cooperation with two collaborative robot vendors, UR and JAKA. This will enable Siemens PLCs to control robots from UR and JAKA through the TIA Portal using the ‘Standard Robot Command Interface (SRCI)’ function. There are two main ways of doing this.

Robotics 120

Robotics Robotics Automation Function 120

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 14, 2023

“We’ve been progressively looking at supply chain options and considering what we can do to best provide for industry,” he said. “We Capral is evolving its supply chain to consider carbon and sustainability as part of its procurement function.” kg CO2e/kg Al.* Capral joined ASI in July 2022.

Manufacturing 95

Manufacturing Supply Chain Value chain Sourcing 95

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 19, 2024

Cincinnati, OH – [8/14/24] – AFC Industries, a leading provider of supply chain management and industrial distribution solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Shoemaker as the new Vice President of Marketing for North America. For more information, please visit www.afcind.com.

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Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive Function 59

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 19, 2023

Article by Michael Schwarz, MES/MOM Software Expert, AVEVA Supply chain disruptions, fluctuating costs, and new consumer purchasing habits are driving a dramatic need for increased agility and resilience in manufacturing industries. In our transformed world, traditional supply chain drivers are rapidly changing.

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Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Value chain 73

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Amid this transformation, advancing hardware functionalities of AR/VR headsets, evolution in haptic technologies, the rise of digital twins, innovations in immersive platforms, and the burgeoning virtual economy present crucial steppingstones for cementing long-term growth.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Smart manufacturing Compliance 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The cast metal industry in Australia heavily relies on recycled materials, primarily sourced from locally produced metal scrap as a feed material, but faces strong competition from international markets like China. The pandemic lead to a disruption in global supply chains that forced casting buyers to reconsider their purchasing strategies.

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Supply Chain Form Manufacturing Function 98

Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

.” He will bring over 15 years of operations and supply chain experience to his new role with Entourage, serving most recently as its senior vice president of strategic sourcing, quality assurance and cultivation.

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Supply Chain Function Sourcing Manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

JANUARY 23, 2024

Illinois-based fasteners distributor Optimas developed its manufacturing and distribution roles to function together. Chris Martens SOURCE: MDM Martens joined Optimas after 12 years with MacLean-Fogg Component Solutions, where he served as General Manager of MFCS Mundelein and as Senior Director of Product and Process Development.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Logistics Supply Chain Function 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 2, 2024

The idea was that we could service smaller fabrication and metal working business that may have difficulty sourcing screen products for their project work,” Oliver said as he describes some of his motivation for starting Precise Metal Products and the ARIAMESH product. We may need a high volume of a particular product.

Manufacturing 96

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing Form 96

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The move to in-house component manufacturing by firms is probably an attempt to better control the component supply chain and their total manufacturing costs,” explained Green. Another trend that Sevaan Group has noticed in component manufacturing is that companies have been increasingly choosing to source their parts in Australia.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Supply Chain Sourcing Fit 98

Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

They also need improved supply chain management to ensure better product quality and more stable/reliable product supply, and they need to reach target yields faster.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

iBASEt

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In a culture of quality, the enterprise, from top to bottom and across all functions, understands that quality is a critical success factor for the business and makes it a key element of every activity.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 97

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Digital manufacturing 97

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

This capability has become increasingly important, especially in times of supply chain disruptions, as it reduces lead times and ensures uninterrupted production. Speaking about Markforged’s vision, Terem emphasised the importance of creating high-value, end-use manufacturing applications that solve supply chain challenges.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

Fastener News Desk

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Answer to Hard-to-find Metric Fastener Sourcing Challenges Metric fasteners play an essential role in critical industrial operations, facilitating long-term cost savings. However, sourcing specific types of metric fasteners can be challenging. Eurolink, a trusted U.S. importer of hard-to-find metric fasteners, holds the solution.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Sourcing Function 52

iBASEt

JUNE 22, 2023

And it’s delivering even more economic turmoil because of inflation, geopolitical upheavals driving supply chain disruptions, and a likely economic recession. This integrated system extends quality and visibility across the value chain, an invaluable advantage in the current climate of supply chain uncertainty and upheaval.

Supply Chain 93

Supply Chain Value chain Manufacturing Function 93

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

Source | Pyramid Molding Group Reshoring has become a prominent buzzword in the world of manufacturing, but it's more than just a trendy term; it’s a real phenomenon. Source | Pyramid Molding Group Moore also underscores the impact of extended lead times on operations and market competitiveness.

Freight 98

Freight Sourcing Lead Time Logistics 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The company offers customers software supply chain management and automation tools to manage their cloud-native development lifecycles. Nexus Firewall, a first-of-its-kind defense against malicious software supply chain attacks. Nexus Lifecycle, a world-class software composition analysis tool.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sourcing Composites Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 12, 2024

This data encompasses everything from supply chain logistics and production processes to customer feedback and market trends. ERP systems already collect, synthesise, and analyse data from other sources across a manufacturing business.

Artificial Intelligence 94

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Supply Chain Logistics 94

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The expression “supply chain issues” is familiar to all Australians, from the manufacturer whose production line has stalled awaiting parts from an overseas supplier to the housewife walking past empty shelves in her local supermarket. Media Release by Markforged. There is an interesting environmental spin-off here. .

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Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing Prototype  69