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Building on analytics foundations to improve operations

Control Engineering

Analytics are going to be a key driver for manufacturers looking to get the most productivity and insight from their operations as they deal with supply chain and labor shortages. It has to supplement data acquisition to provide real value for manufacturers. Analytics insights. Industrial communication evolution.

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Turnkey approach for automating first-of-a-kind red sorghum extract process

Control Engineering

Supply chain disruptions were still prevalent, and the team did evaluate components to prioritize when putting out an order schedule. Although no manufacturing execution system (MES) was selected as of this writing, there was consideration for a platform to support a potential seamless integration.

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Software Technology to Meet Moldmaking Challenges

Mold Making Technology

Photo Credit, clockwise from top left: Shop Floor Automations, Longterm Technology, ATC Diversified Manufacturing and ECI Software. Software solutions are used across many sectors in manufacturing — and moldmaking is no exception. a software program used for simulating CNC machining, additive and hybrid manufacturing processes.