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Stud Welding: What Is It And What Are The Benefits?

02/21/19, 08:14 AM | Supply Chain | welding
Should you be using stud welding in your metalwork?

Taking an Independent Path: Strategies for Low Risk Sourcing of Components in a Constrained Market

02/19/19, 05:36 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | network management, The Parts Department
Industrial control equipment industry looks to independent distributors to address chronic shortages in the availability of electronic components

Aqua Massage Manufacturer Improves Linear Motion Control with Custom Lead Screw Assembly from Kerk

02/19/19, 05:36 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | linear motion, The Parts Department
The company needed a linear motion solution capable of guiding and translating the machine's spray water jet assembly, which moves back and forth along a linear shaft.

Automation Design Tips: Transferring with Rollers

02/14/19, 05:44 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | conveyors, IIOT, The Parts Department
As technology advances, components become smaller and more compact which requires specific automation techniques and maintenance. Transfer mechanisms require high versatility in its capabilities.

Advanced Manufacturing Handheld Printer with Barcode Reader

02/14/19, 05:43 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | 3D Printing, Warehouse Systems | Inkjet Coding and Marking
Advanced Manufacturing improves with one of a kind Barcode Reader and Handheld Printer technology. The Sojet V1H Handheld Printer Prints on Virtually any Surface. Scan and Print Barcode and Human-Readable Text.

What will SCADA of the future be like? (Part One)

02/12/19, 06:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | IIOT, Industry 4.0, SCADA
The SCADA software technology carries over 30 years of applications in every sector on its shoulders. But what challenges does this technology face in the future? (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series)

Three Resume Tips to Land a Leadership Role in Manufacturing

02/12/19, 06:37 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Business Development, IIOT, Jobs / Employment, resume, Training and Education
Following in the footsteps of e-commerce giants like Amazon, more manufacturing companies are eagerly pursuing opportunities to expand supply chains on a global scale, increase inventories and jumpstart the entire manufacturing process.

Ridgeback Takes 3D Printing to the Next Level

02/07/19, 09:02 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | research
How can you print something larger than the printer itself? That's the problem researchers Xu Zhang, Mingyang Li, Quang-Cuong Pham, and others set out to solve at the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing...

How Autonomous Machine Vision Saves Time and Money

02/07/19, 09:00 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | machine vision
Manufacturers can now finally benefit from powerful visual QA systems with no downtime, very short implementation lead times, rapid diagnostics and far less testing, training and spare parts.

Filtering out Common Mode Noise in Congested Environments with Monolithic EMI filters

02/05/19, 08:41 AM | Supply Chain | The Parts Department
Although monolithic EMI filters initially cost more than equivalent ordinary capacitors, our customers tell us that their cost is a fraction of the cost of a common mode choke alone.

ARC White Paper: AR in Manufacturing

02/04/19, 05:33 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | AR, IIOT, Industry 4.0 | PTC
Learn how manufacturers are using augmented reality to onboard new workers faster and to help workers of all skill levels become more effective.

Software for Supply Chain Automation

01/31/19, 09:06 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Analysis and Trends, Supply Chain | Len Calderone - Contributing Author
Supply Chain Software is the software tools employed in executing supply chain business, handling supplier relationships and monitoring connected business processes.

Connecting Companies and Breaking Communication Barriers

01/31/19, 09:00 AM | Automation & IIoT | Business Development
The networking needs of a manufacturing floor are very different than that of the front office. Manufacturers cannot tolerate network outages on the plant floor where time truly equals money.

A Wake-Up Call for End-of-Life Risks for Manufacturers

01/29/19, 09:41 AM | Engineering | Business Development, end-of-life
It may be hard to believe, but there are still a large number of outdated systems, such as Windows 7 for clients and Windows 2008 for servers, which are running key areas of companies' businesses. Worst yet, some are still using Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Office 2007..

Managing the Metrics

01/29/19, 09:35 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Big Data
Many companies are striving to create real business value from their various streams of information, a serious data-driven approach. Measurement, monitoring and access to real-time data are extremely important to reaping the benefits of Industry 4.0

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