Control Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2023

Cybersecurity, analytics, integrating manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and robotics to combat the labor shortage are among the key trends shaping the industry’s future.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 90

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence 90

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Nikon Metrology Nikon Metrology ’s Inspect-X Automation OPC UA Interface software is designed to simplify the way manufacturing execution systems (MES), statistical process control systems or handling robots communicate with Nikon’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) machines.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2023

All too often, when automation is used in the manufacturing environment, people automatically think of robots, cobots or vision systems. And while these are viable solutions for some manufacturers, for moldmakers they can make significant operational improvements and reduce wasted time with process and design automation.

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Automation Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Benchmarking 111

Control Engineering

MARCH 20, 2023

Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week covered AI, robots, and ERP. Grant awarded to increase artificial intelligen ce and robotics use in poultry processing Researchers in two states were awarded a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in chicken processing.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence Robotics 40

Control Engineering

APRIL 3, 2023

Improving asset, materials management with ERP system A materials science company contracted a system integrator to help them develop and implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) system as well as a manufacturing execution system (MES) that could work together and improve operations. See video.

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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Logistics Automation 52

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applied the IoT to manufacturing, providing a communications backbone for everything in the plant. For instance: AI is now becoming a part of almost every aspect of manufacturing. The technologies needed for digital transformation are available today and they work very well.

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Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

iBASEt

APRIL 26, 2023

For example, Lockheed Martin implemented iBASEt’s Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to streamline and remove paperbased procedures on the shopfloor. EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVEMENTS Technology investments are an important factor to achieving higher quality levels.

Six Sigma 52

Six Sigma Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Electronics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 10, 2024

This streamlined processes and minimized waste by integrating Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), reshaping the automotive sector’s logistics and material handling approach. Muratec is one of the world’s largest semiconductor clean room automated manufacturers.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Logistics Warehousing 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help manufacturers. AMR insights Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can play a key role in manufacturing because of their name: They’re autonomous and do not require constant human intervention the way an automated guided vehicle (AGV) would.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Robotics 52

Control Engineering

APRIL 12, 2023

A robot demonstrated pick-and-place capabilities with a diverse range of products in a bin. A diversity of robots, vision systems and end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) may be used. Offline robotic programming can be performed within safety zones then downloaded to any brand robot.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence Warehousing 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 8, 2023

Learn how robotics technologies can help navigate the labor shortage. Cybersecurity, analytics, MES/ERP integration and robotics are among the key trends shaping the industry’s future. Implementing robotics to combat workforce shortages The shortage of skilled labor is a significant challenge across numerous industries.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Bottleneck 52

iBASEt

OCTOBER 16, 2024

At iBase-t, we integrate AI functionality into our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Solumina, to support knowledge documentation and transfer. AI-enabled machines and robotics can perform repetitive tasks more efficiently, reducing the need for manual labor while maintaining or even increasing production levels.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Manufacturing 59

Control Engineering

JUNE 29, 2023

Manufacturing AI insights The integration of AI into discrete manufacturing aligns with the concept of Industry 4.0, which is characterized by advancements in technologies like the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and robotics. Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere.

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Discrete manufacturing Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Improved methods for using sensors in robots. Efficiency, flexibility and visibility can be improved in manufacturing plants by using sensor-level networks to enable sensors in robots to collect better data and more of it. Systems integrators support end user self-service. Integrate new technologies, MES software.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence 40

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recent transactions to note include Bain Capital’s acquisition of Harrington Process Solutions, Rockwell’s acquisition of Clearpath Robotics, Accenture’s acquisition of ATI Solutions Group, and Automata’s $40 million capital raise. a leader in autonomous robotics, including autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for industrial applications.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Artificial Intelligence Robotics 52

i4.0 today

APRIL 4, 2023

In surface-mount electronics manufacturing, these now provide a basis for meaningful communication between automated inline equipment and enterprise-level software like the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The WorkPartner 1+ from System 3R, for example, offers flexible automation for milling, EDM and laser micromachining, allowing shops to start small and expand as needed. Collaborative robots (cobots) and automated work handling systems were featured across the show floor, designed to address workforce shortages and increase throughput.

3D printing 52

3D printing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Northbound integration: Modern SCADA systems are vast repositories of data and layered analytics. SCADA solutions are now equipped with modules that can package data into contextualized transactions, as appropriate for the information systems these are feeding. For example, depictions of robot positions can match real world conditions.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Industry 4.0 52

Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 29, 2025

Staying competitive means manufacturers constantly seek ways to enhance operational efficiency, minimize costs and waste, and maintain the highest standards of product quality. This trend also extends to collaborative robots (cobots) that work alongside human employees to streamline operations.

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Lean manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Supply Chain 130

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 20, 2025

The floor plan for Figure AI’s BotQ manufacturing facility. Source: Figure AI Humanoid robots have been slowly making their way into the workforce. However, one question remains unanswered: How will robotics companies make these complex systems at scale? Figure AI Inc. San Jose, Calif.-based

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Robotics 84