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Three layers of predictive maintenance - New horizons in a world of AI and Big Data

The key difference between preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance is that the latter means completing maintenance only when needed, as opposed to scheduled intervals.

BOOSTING PANERA BREAD'S EFFICIENCY WITH CIMON'S PLC AND HMI SOLUTIONS

The initiative aimed not only to streamline operations but also to fit seamlessly within the limited space of retail restaurants, a challenge in the bustling food service industry.

The AI Imperative: Crafting Your Manufacturing Future

How does a business begin to build a compelling AI case? It starts with a problem worth solving. Here is how businesses can leap onto the AI train with a strategy that is as pragmatic as it is ambitious.

Winds Of Change For Vestas: 3D Printed Tooling Transforms Wind Turbines

There aren’t a lot of technologies that can propel towering wind turbines to new heights of time and cost efficiencies, but large-format additive manufacturing rose to the challenge and delivered with its eclectic range of applications.

Fostering Innovation: The Keys to Success

In a world that's always evolving, innovation is how we keep up, grow, and thrive. So, when we talk about nurturing innovation, we're really talking about fuelling the very essence of human progress and hope.

Mastering the Master Production Schedule (MPS) – Tips for Growing Manufacturers

The master production schedule (MPS) is an essential production planning tool. But how to make the most of it?

The Cost of Bad Communication in Manufacturing Plants

In this blog post, we will explore the various facets of this issue and understand why investing in effective communication is a crucial consideration for manufacturing plants.

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Revolutionizing Sustainability: igus Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe

Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus® showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO2-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe

Lean is the Future of Manufacturing

Reducing wait times and eliminating extraneous handling and labor through lean improves your bottom line. The capital saved can then be reinvested in new and better products and processes to further improve the customer experience, which in turn fuels business growth.

How Small Manufacturers are Building a Business Case for Robotics

Smaller manufacturers are the fastest-growing area of industrial robotics today, driven by the need for new collaborative robotics systems.

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THE ASSEMBLY SHOW AND QUALITY SHOW SOUTH TO BRING TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONALS TO NASHVILLE, TN

Technology and Solutions on Display from 200+ Exhibitors May 1- 2, 2024

Can technology save the planet?

Here, Stefan Reuther, Member of the Executive Board at automation supplier COPA-DATA, reflects on the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual conference - what change is required to achieve the twin transition?

NORD Offers Optimum Conveyor Functionality with NORDAC ON/ON+ VFDs

NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives deliver intelligent control of conveyor systems with an integrated multi-protocol Ethernet interface to improve efficiency, reduce system variants, and optimize performance.

RAM™TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYS REVOLUTIONARY REVERSE AIRFLOW DESIGN

KENT, OHIO - Bison®, a leader in innovative motor technology, proudly announces the issuance of a patent for the revolutionary RAM™ Reverse Air Movement Blower Motor. This cutting-edge invention, spearheaded by esteemed Senior Director of Technology, David Finkenbinder, overcomes the performance shortcomings of traditional thru-flow air blower motors through its novel design.

Brooks Instrument Acquires Creative Machining Technology

Acquisition strengthens the company's ability to produce ultrahigh-purity components for critical markets like semiconductor manufacturing

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The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc.

The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry. WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.

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Pleora Technologies

Pleora Technologies

Pleora is a leading supplier of AI, embedded, and sensor networking solutions. The company was formed in 2000 and has gained a well-earned reputation for technology leadership and innovation. Manufacturers rely on our products, standards expertise, and systems knowledge to bypass development and integration complexities in a diverse range of demanding real-time imaging application for the industrial automation, security & defense, and medical imaging markets. Visit www.pleora.com