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Making Time for Holthinrichs Watches

07/12/18, 08:16 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Case Study

Holthinrichs Watches is working with a Renishaw Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centre to build up knowledge about the potential of metal additive manufacturing (AM) and to speed up the overall manufacturing process for high-end, limited-edition watches.

Are We Preparing Our Workforce for Industry 4.0?

07/10/18, 09:34 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Industry 4.0, Jobs / Employment, Training and Education

Unless we start investing in digital tools that connect our workers and help foster knowledge sharing and communication, we are not helping them take on more advanced equipment and complex problem solving.

How Weighing can Improve Production in Lean Manufacturing

07/10/18, 09:32 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | lean manufacturing

Lean manufacturing primarily focuses on eliminating waste of different kinds. Let us look at the seven 'wastes that plague various industrial processes and how you can eliminate them by using industrial scales.

Slotless Brushless Servo Motors Improve Machine Performance.

07/05/18, 08:30 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | motor, servos | Infranor Inc.

From the outside it looks just like any other industrial brushless servo motor but inside it utilized advanced manufacturing techniques to provide higher torque, higher speed, smoother operation, higher efficiency, and better inertial matching in a smaller package.

Imperiled SCADA Systems

07/03/18, 09:12 AM | Automation & IIoT | security

Industrial Control, like many other systems, are vulnerable to insider attacks. However, they have the additional challenge that they are still largely based on technology from several decades ago, when systems were totally air-gapped from the rest of the world.

How to Choose an Industrial Safety Controller

06/28/18, 09:19 AM | Supply Chain | Safety Controller | Banner Engineering

A safety controller that is easy to use and implement can make a big difference in getting your safety solution up and running quickly and effectively. But a safety controller is just one piece of a safety solution.

OEMs Opt to Eliminate In-House Lamination Operations

06/28/18, 09:14 AM | Supply Chain | lamination

OEMs that make parts or products from flat-rolled steel, aluminum and other metals are eliminating in-house lamination operations and outsourcing to experienced coil coaters instead.

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Temperature-Sensitive Freight

06/28/18, 09:13 AM | Supply Chain | Business Development, freight | Megan Ray Nichols - Contributing Author

If temperature-sensitive freight is literally your bread and butter, the following guide provides some useful fundamentals to remember for this vital and somewhat finicky corner of the world economy.

How the Right Rollers Ensure a Better End Product

06/26/18, 08:58 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | rollers, Tools and Equipment

Tighter tolerances translate into less vibration, fewer jams, and increased performance consistency all important aspects of any manufacturing process.

Uncovering the New Wave of Manufacturing Service Leaders

06/26/18, 08:56 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Business Development

Future Leaders Must be Prepared for the Role that Will Be. Not the Role that Is.

Acquiring Complex Machined Parts in the "No Bid Zone"

06/21/18, 09:13 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Supply Chain | Medical and Service

Pharmaceutical companies are partnering with machine shops capable of producing ultra-high tolerance parts for enhanced reliability.

Can You Complete Your Project Without A Conveyor? The Pros and Cons

06/21/18, 09:08 AM | Supply Chain | conveyors

Can you accomplish the same goals with alternatives to conveyor? Possibly - but consider the opportunity cost. Lets explore some common misconceptions about conveyors, as well as some pros and cons of conveyor alternatives.

Ultra-Short Pulse Lasers Are Great Tools for Processing Plastics for Medical Devices

06/19/18, 09:24 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | Medical and Service, plastic

As an independent laser integrator with our own application labs in which we test and select the best laser for the job, we have conducted testing on USP lasers for polymer processing and want to share some of our findings and recommendations for success.

The Importance of Service Assurance in Smart Manufacturing

06/19/18, 09:20 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Business Development, Smart Manufacturing

Digital transformation is key to the success of many manufacturing businesses in todays environment, and service assurance is key to achieving that transformation.

Trends in Conveyor Systems and Technology

06/19/18, 09:17 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | conveyors | Dorner Mfg. Corp.

Conveyors today are built to your specifications to improve efficiency and output of your production line. Theres no reason to settle for a conveyor thats being shoe-horned into your application

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