Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Why you need to know where Smoke Tests fit in Your QMS
How did QA tell when a product failed its burn-in? The product stops working because its electronic circuits overheat and literally burn up. Everybody could tell where QA was located by the smoke rising above it from smoldering circuit boards.
What Are The ISO Standards For Barcode Verification?
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To ensure each barcode meets predefined standards of quality and readability, a standardized barcode verification process is essential. This verification process relies heavily on ISO standards to maintain consistency and interoperability on a global scale.
The pool of operational excellence - CubeBOX Pallet Pool integrated with robust software maximises floor space
Limited floor space can hinder the implementation of new manufacturing technologies or the scaling up of production. Does this mean that manufacturers forced to operate within confined spaces should settle for suboptimal layouts
Manufacturing and Supply Chain M&A Outlook
With inflation and higher interest rates continuing to ease along with greater flexibility in dealmaking, industrials are a key sector for dealmakers this year, as many seek out innovative technologies, digital assets, and supply chain resilience
Support whenever it’s needed - Remote support proves vital to efficient and competitive milling operations
In 2024, manufacturers must overcome a number of hurdles if they are to implement an effective predictive maintenance strategy. Indeed, Deloitte cites several challenges: “Economic upheaval, a tight labour market, rising costs and continued supply chain stresses.”
Automate 2024 Product Preview
Automate 2024 takes place May 6th - 9th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
Edge Computing and AI in Manufacturing
With Tacton we wanted to give users the flexibility and configuration options they need to outfit their facility, while ensuring the system was reliable, secure, and easy to install.
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Decoding the Magic of KPIs: Beyond Metrics, Towards Operational Excellence
In this article, you will find why KPIs are important, how to choose a useful KPI and why to use KPIs dashboards for easy tracking of KPIs for your packaging company.
Minimizing Unplanned Downtime: Strategies for Maximizing Productivity in Your Plant
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By leveraging robust downtime tracking and analysis strategies, you can pave the way for preventative measures that detect and address potential defects in equipment promptly to protect production efficiency and safety.
Security Challenges For Smart Factories - How Does SASE Help?
This rising tide of digitization and automation is leading to major concerns around cybersecurity. Smart factories are significantly more productive and competitive, yet a lot less secure.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Rootstock Recognized as Best Cloud ERP with Gold Stevie® Award
For a second year running, Rootstock Manufacturing ERP has received this acclaimed distinction from the American Business Awards®
Softeon Named a Visionary in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems
Softeon's recognition as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems for the 13th consecutive time is based on our ability to execute and completeness of vision
OnLogic Opens New Global Headquarters
The South Burlington, VT facility includes expanded state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities enabling OnLogic to continue delivering trusted industrial computing solutions to their customers all over the world.
Azure Printed Homes Named Finalist in the Small and Mighty: Fewer than 50 Employees Category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards
Azure Printed Homes, a pioneer in 3D-printed homes using recycled polymers, has been named a finalist in the Small and Mighty: Fewer than 50 Employees Category and an honorable mention in the Best World-Changing Idea North America category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards.
The Challenge of Thin Sheet Welding in Mechanical Engineering
Welding is carried out with the Fronius TPS 320i, a reliable welding machine that leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to handling, welding processes, and functions.
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