Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Inspecting Miniaturization: How 2D Laser Profilers Handle Tiny Electronic Components
The miniature size of modern electronic components makes placement, mounting, soldering, and testing of said components rather difficult. Given their size and the overall component density on the PCB, visual inspection is nearly impossible.
Pedrini Harnesses CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless Technology to Make a Natural Stone Processing Machine More Effective
By integrating CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless devices into its machinery, Pedrini was able to enhance existing machines, gaining the benefits of this industrial-grade wireless communication, without the need to design new machines.
Strategies to Tackle Knowledge Drain in American Manufacturing
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As labor shortages continue to pose significant challenges for American manufacturing, the resilience and ingenuity displayed by Midwestern manufacturers serve as a beacon of hope.
Inventory Shrinkage – Causes, Consequences, and Tips
Inventory shrinkage is a common issue in most businesses that deal with physical inventory. But how does it happen, what are its consequences, and how to prevent it?
Why e-con systems’ latest 5MP Global Shutter camera – e-CAM56_CUOAGX is ideal for factory automation
Embedded vision has transformed factory automation – thanks to advances in sensor technology, processing power, and AI. Discover the key features of e-CAM56_CUOAGX, e-con Systems’ latest camera and see why it’s perfect for factory automation.
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.
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
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The Interplay Between Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
AI and robotics make the factories of the future smarter and more efficient. Manufacturers need to use these exponential technologies to gain a competitive advantage.
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.
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.
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Coesia to showcase innovative solutions at EXPO PACK M©xico 2024
Enflex, a Coesia brand, and one of the companies specialized in the design and manufacture of HFFS packaging machines for the Healthcare & Pharma sector, will showcase the Enflex F-17 for flat pouches, specifically equipped for the personal care and healthcare industry's needs. The machine's capabilities include shaped sachet formats, with an intuitive HMI and numeric counters for easy size change, and it is ready to work with 100% recyclable materials, emphasizing Enflex's commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Saelig Debuts Siglent SHN900A 26.5GHz Portable 2 Port Vector Network Analyzers
The SHN900A VNA Series, with 14, 20, and 26.5 GHz models, extends SIGLENT's handheld RF analysis solutions into new applications that require higher frequencies and new measurement techniques.
SiMa.ai, Lanner, and AWL Collaborate to Accelerate Smart Retail at the Edge
Edge AI Platform Combines Hardware with Machine Learning Software and Video Analytics
Meta System Selects Critical Manufacturing MES for New SMT plant
22 May 2024, PORTO, Portugal - Critical Manufacturing, a pioneer in future-ready, multisite manufacturing execution systems (MES), announced that Meta System will build a new electronics facility for e-mobility production, managed through Critical Manufacturing MES. The new plant is part of a Meta System initiative to apply advanced digital technologies to meet the growing demand for its products.
NetLogistik Co-Hosts Event with SVT Robotics
The Automation Summit on June 11, 2024, Will Help Attendees Elevate Their Supply Chain
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ELATEC RFID Systems - Ensure only those authorized have access
With a tap of the badge, RFID readers from ELATEC provide secure, reliable and easy-to-use user authentication, access control and usage tracking of hardware and software in industrial automation processes. Reader durability in harsh plant floor environments is another essential feature. Choose the right authentication and access control solution and extend RFID card-based capability for the access control of PLC, robot and HMI automation controller software and devices requiring special operator training.
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MoviTHERM
MoviTHERM - Advanced Thermography Solutions is a FLIR Systems, Inc. distributor for FLIR thermal cameras and application specific thermal imaging solutions. The company offers infrared thermal imaging systems for remote monitoring, automated thermal imaging and non-destructive testing.
