ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Share Complex products require complex manufacturing processes, and that’s the essence of high-tech manufacturing. Machinery and controls are highly sophisticated and often tightly integrated. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” A high-tech factory challenges the maintenance function.

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ATS

JANUARY 24, 2024

Sometimes called “inferential” or “virtual” sensors, soft sensors are rapidly becoming a key component of the digital transformation underway in manufacturing. Their uses include improved process control, detection of sensor problems, and operation of digital twins.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 5, 2024

The combined power of these features contextualizes vulnerability data from internal and external sources, enabling organizations to close the exposures that pose the greatest risks to their businesses. Those of us in process control have dealt with the problem of too many alarms demanding response, many of which are not critical.

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ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

The types of signals and records a machine data collection system can gather include: Sensor data Some of the i ndustrial machine sensors used for process control can also capture machine health data. In other cases, manufacturers retrofit machines with IoT devices. This can drive improvement efforts to find and reduce waste.

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Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: binder Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages, noted Binder USA LP. The standardized flange components are cross-manufacturer compatible, according to DIN EN IEC 61076-2-116, offering maximum flexibility, Binder said. Register now.

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Modern Machine Shop

MAY 2, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have entered a metrology solutions agreement. Users can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management for complete metrology solutions. Verisurf Software Inc.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, its advanced process control mechanisms prioritize plate protection and consumable efficiency, minimizing downtime and maximizing output. With four gas-connect console options, the XPR460 offers unparalleled flexibility and control over the cutting process.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. Finally, we have a story from Athena Manufacturing.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 28, 2024

Source: Blum-Novotest Inc. introduces the FormControl X, a user-friendly measurement software for machining centers, designed for automated quality control of workpieces in individual and series production. The process is managed based on the recorded measured values and previously defined warning and control limits.

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ATS

MARCH 20, 2024

Share Lack of data on products and processes is no longer a problem for manufacturers. This blog explains the digital thread concept and what it does in manufacturing. Digital records permeate every aspect of manufacturing business. Design data is available to manufacturing and quality. What is a digital thread ?

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. In addition, the integration offers closed-loop feedback to the robot for autonomous process control, it said. Kniptash, FOBA’s sales manager for Americas.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 28, 2024

The global biomanufacturing capacity gap and budget constraints have ignited the “The Fourth Revolutionary Wave of Biologics Manufacturing”, with production sites expanding towards million-liter scales. In this context, Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) have become key players in global biomanufacturing.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

As Wales Tech Week draws closer, visitors can expect digital transformation in manufacturing to be one of the main focuses. I spoke to experts in the industry to see how manufacturing businesses stand to reap huge benefits from tech advances including digital transformation. But digital transformation cannot be considered in isolation.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

Source: Nidec Machine Tool Corp. ’s LAMDA5000 is its most expansive directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing (AM) machine to date. It also offers advanced process control. Nidec Machine Tool Corp.’s

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Source: Binder USA Binder USA LP, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, last week announced that it is offering connectors from its M12 series as surface-mount devices, or SMDs). It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes. Binder USA is a subsidiary of unit of Franz Binder GmbH & Co.

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Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Leading manufacturers are already using the new M8 12-pin circular connectors in length-measurement systems and laboratory automation. Source: binder USA As robotics become more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, modern machines are becoming smaller and more powerful. ” Register now and save.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The AUHMI series also offers the optional smart battery backup feature, providing an emergency backup power source to protect data and the system from unexpected power outages. Industrial Panel PCs with Intel Celeron/Core i Processors appeared first on Manufacturers' Monthly. The post AUHMI Series: 10.1”~21.5”

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Mold Making Technology

APRIL 17, 2024

Source | Verisurf Software Inc. 3D model-based definition (MBD) enables manufacturers to reduce errors and avoid manual data re-entry introduced by the traditional drawing-based communication processes. In a MBD process, the original 3D model is the authority dataset to which all manufacturing is verified against.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

Customers will benefit by receiving more products from a single source. From 2025, the production and further development of process analyzers and gas flowmeters will be the responsibility of a joint venture in which each partner will hold a 50 percent stake.

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Control Engineering

MAY 25, 2023

Process valve insights Proper process valve maintenance in a manufacturing facility can help companies prevent serious damage and injury. Valves contribute to the safety of industrial processes by controlling fluid flow through pipelines and improving the precision of different operations. Torque requirements.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FormControl X software automates quality control of workpieces in individual and series production with data accessible from various devices away from the machine tool. Source: Blum-Novotest A robot is often the first thing that comes to mind when industrial automation is mentioned.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. 3D model-based definition (MBD) enables manufacturers to reduce errors and avoid manual data re-entry introduced by the traditional drawing-based communication processes. In a MBD process, the original 3D model is the authority dataset to which all manufacturing is verified against.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 13, 2024

Source (all images): ANCA To celebrate 50 years in business as a cutting tool grinding production specialist, ANCA CNC Machines is introducing a high-precision tool grinder, the MicroX Ultra, as well as the next generation of the company’s integrated manufacturing technology, AIMS Connect. mm for cutting tool manufacturing.

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NCMS

AUGUST 24, 2022

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to integrate the demand and supply planning processes, identify process controls and accountability standards, and develop scalable process automation initiatives with the capability to iterate divergent data sources.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Source: binder Industrial applications are growing more complex, imposing high requirements on connector systems, according to binder USA, which specializes in circular connectors. binder USA LP is a subsidiary of binder Group, a leading global manufacturer of circular connectors, custom cord sets, and LED lights.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Source (All Images) | Mitutoyo America Corp. Intelligent moldmaking has advanced significantly due to the increased adoption of intelligent manufacturing practices driven by the challenges posed during the pandemic, including the loss of skilled labor and the need for rapid adaptation to new working conditions.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Source: GelSight, Flexxbotics GelSight has partnered with Flexxbotics to jointly provide a system for nondestructive testing, or NDT, with autonomous process control. It incorporates GelSight’s tactile sensing technology into Flexxbotics’ controls for robotic machine tending.

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Polytron

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Polytron, a CSIA Certified Member, helps manufacturers develop and implement their digital transformation strategy and road map, which includes integrating data from all of the different manufacturing systems into one contextualized source of information, according to Richard Phillips, PE, PMP, director of smart manufacturing.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Connected Process Control platform delivers a powerful, web-based solution enabling process control, operator guidance, traceability and data collection down to the task level. The software is specialized for make-to-order manufacturing, discrete manufacturing and process manufacturing.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 23, 2023

With this agreement, ABB becomes a single-source vendor for gas analyzer system integration for Samsung in Saudi Arabia. The post ABB and Samsung Engineering To Collaborate on Gas Analyzers for Saudi Arabia’s Energy Industries appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Mold Making Technology

MAY 2, 2024

StackTeck test machine equipped with iMFLUX control unit. Source (All Images) | Proctor & Gamblee StackTeck Systems Ltd. , Source (All Images) | Proctor & Gamblee StackTeck Systems Ltd. , The iMFLUX process is cited as solving the following PCR challenges: High degree of variability in melt flow index (MFI).

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Fabricating & Metal Work

AUGUST 28, 2024

Digital bore gauges, such as displayed, are essential for more acquiring accurate measurements of hole diameters in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. They also provide immediate feedback on measurement results, allowing for quicker decision-making and process adjustments.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

In addition, when connected to a plant’s control and safety systems, it enables the utilization of manufacturing site data that has been acquired by robots, and the issuing of procedural instructions to robots, thus enabling the first step to be taken toward autonomous plant operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Saving money while optimizing process control is a key aspect of success in manufacturing, especially when it comes to solvents and vapor degreasing. When it comes to process control, using a vapor degreaser to clean parts can be challenging. Subscribe to learn the latest in manufacturing. www.kyzen.com.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Identifying and monitoring correct weld settings provides a means for quality control of the product being manufactured. During process development, one can compare the stability of the settings and optimize the process. The key is to quickly identify the true source of the problem and get back on track with production.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 4, 2023

Understand the shift toward the smart factory and the challenges process manufacturers face. Distributed control system (DCS) users are working toward eliminating the proprietary nature of automation and working toward a universal standard for process control industries. Learning Objectives.

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MEM

JUNE 14, 2023

WAAM3D, the global leader in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM®), has announced the v2 release of its signature WAAMCtrl® software at TCT360. Thanks to WAAMCtrl®’s use of statistical process control, its monitoring output enables the demonstration of robustness, validity and compliance to certification boards and other regulatory bodies.

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