Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
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.
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.”
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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.
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RAPID + TCT 2024 EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVES KEYNOTE SERIES ANNOUNCED
Featuring industry leaders from across the ecosystem discussing the future of AM
Patti Engineering and Arduino to Host Webinar on Digitizing Legacy Systems for Industry 4.0
Patti Engineering will partner with Arduino to host an educational webinar titled "Digitizing Your Legacy Systems" on May 23, 2024 at 2pm EST. Sam Hoff, CEO of Patti Engineering, will discuss upgrading legacy systems and Industry 4.0 trends with Arduino Solutions Architect Robby Mite.
RS Offers Banner Engineering's Extensive Portfolio of Sensor Products for Industrial Automation Applications
The comprehensive RS selection of Banner sensors includes an array of sensing technologies - including photoelectric, laser, and radar - and can help improve the accuracy, productivity, uptime, and efficiency of almost any industrial automation application.
Vitaquest Opens New Particle Engineering Facility
Company Expands Manufacturing Capabilities & Industry Leadership with 4th Facility, Introduces Fluidized Bed Process Technologies
New version of MVTec HALCON machine vision software focuses on usability and strengthening core features
• Powerful shape matching technology now even more user-friendly
• Continuous acceleration of algorithmics
• Release on May 16, 2024
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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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Elisa IndustrIQ
Elisa IndustrIQ is an industrial manufacturing software provider enabling manufacturers to translate data into actionable insights. This supports customers to achieve flexibility, resilience, and clarity throughout the entire supply chain. Additionally, Elisa IndustrIQ is one of the frontrunners of implementing AI and advanced cybersecurity into manufacturing software solutions, helping manufacturing companies achieve a sustainable future through digitalization.
