Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 11, 2023

As an early adopter of Industry 4.0 At the time there were two trains of thought – you were either manufacturing or additive manufacturing – and I saw a reasonably large gap where people weren’t doing both,” David Miller explained. Taking pride in being an early adopter of industry 4.0

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 29, 2023

However, this strategy does not cut it when you have a global portfolio of molds responsible for ensuring a stable supply chain. A traditional approach to lifecycle mold management presents a number of risks and reliance on others in the supply chain for valuable information about tooling performance and condition.

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ATS

JUNE 18, 2019

Until recently, the problem was lack of data, but going forward, the Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 technologies are creating a “ smart supply chain ” awash with data, and quantum computing may be the only way to optimize the movement of materials and products. Creating cost, lead time and customer benefits.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Like many Australian innovators, Monitum faced the challenge of being constrained by reliance on overseas manufacturers and supply chains, with sometimes months of lead time to receive a part from across the world. The evolution of Industry 4.0

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Implementing lean manufacturing has led to significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. “Companies that have successfully adopted lean principles report reduced lead times, lower costs, and higher employee engagement,” said Quintal.

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Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Digitalization of the manufacturing processes and supply chains are on the rise in the additive manufacturing industry and key asset for Industry 4.0. In this context, manufactures are seeking for solutions to produce parts on-demand and remotely to reduce inventory costs and lead times.

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ATS

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Think shorter customer lead times, accurate forecasting of stock levels and even having a safety net for unexpected production hiccups. In this section, we’ll look at how AI helps in optimizing inventory levels, improves cost of goods sold (COGS), streamlines warehouse operations and “fine tunes” lead times to meet customer demands.

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i4.0 today

AUGUST 18, 2023

Natural disasters, geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and global pandemics can all severely impact the stability and reliability of the supply chain, but there are steps that can be taken to help reduce risks. Dual sourcing of hybrid manufacturing enables diversification of your supply chain.

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i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Xometry is pivotal to helping European customers create resilient supply chains, and our new suite of marketplace tools gives customers the information they need to make smart, data-driven decisions for their complex, mid- and high-volume projects,” said Dmitry Kafidov, Managing Director of Xometry Europe. Learn more at xometry.eu/en/.

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Dinesh Mishra

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Technological advancements are driving a shift towards Industry 4.0, Global market dynamics also play a crucial role, as the industry is affected by global economic conditions and trends in international markets. Our subsidiary, Ace Micromatic Intelligence Technologies (AMIT), plays a pivotal role in implementing Industry 4.0

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i4.0 today

MAY 7, 2024

They also custom design connectors that can be entirely design specific, and turn them around in a very short lead time. They offer a wide range of connectors, sockets, and cable assemblies for various industries such as telecommunications, industrial automation, medical devices, and more.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Now, a universal drive towards real time manufacturing is resulting in UK manufacturers re-evaluating their offshoring business case in an effort to re-balance the geographical, cultural and linguistic flaws in their supply chain. In time you might gradually move the entire supply chain.

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Digital Solutions: Embracing Industry 4.0 This includes smart tools embedded with sensors for real-time monitoring of cutting conditions, predictive maintenance algorithms to optimize tool usage, and cloud-based platforms for data analytics to improve manufacturing processes. Increased Adoption of Industry 4.0

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Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In addition to nurturing its vendors & suppliers to meet supply chain needs, it has also enabled 40-plus employees to become entrepreneurs by offering them Franchising Opportunities for Sales/Service/AMC. It believes in long-term relationships and the values of nurturance, innovation & performance excellence.

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

At present we see good demand in the fields of automation, 5-axis machines and Industry 4.0 Q4: Which technologies, in your view, will be the biggest growth drivers for the global and therefore the Indian metal-cutting machine tools industry? Ltd: The future trends in machine tool that we can now expect that Industry 4.0

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Large demand volumes are required to offset the initial cost of designing and manufacturing PICs, and production lead times can take months. However, there are still significant challenges for the PIC market, such as material limitations, integration complexity, and cost management. Today Magazine.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Integrating automation and control devices and systems improves Smart Manufacturing and can improve connections with higher-level systems helping supply chain integration. rebuilds its manufacturing sector post-pandemic, it creates bona fide business opportunities for the automation industry, including system integrators (SIs).

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 29, 2025

Data remains the key Driven by advancements in Digital Transformation and the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, MES solutions enable real-time data integration and enhanced automation, significantly improving production processes and promoting lean manufacturing.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With global supply chains facing mounting pressures and costs continuing to rise, manufacturing is at a critical juncture. Industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components, relying heavily on fragmented supply chains and labor-intensive processes.

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iBASEt

MARCH 13, 2025

If supply chain planning runs on outdated lead times, teams make the wrong calls. Just like materials must arrive on time, data must move at the speed of operations. When a supplier portal already holds accurate lead times, procurement shouldn’t have to key them into an ERP.

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