THE ROLE OF MICRO MOLDING IN THE PRODUCTION OF MICRO-OPTICS
Achieving the exacting tolerances required for these delicate micro-optic parts necessitates a deep and specialized processing knowledge that is distinctly different from that used for typical mechanical parts.
3D Printing Produces Engine Covers To Accelerate Aircraft Maintenance
How a specialized local engineering company supported a major airline during the pandemic with jet engine covers made with 3D printed molds.
Sneaker and Sportswear Retailer's New Mezzanine and Ground Floor Feature ResinDek Robotic Flooring
As directed by the facility's warehouse management software (WMS), a fleet of 142 AMRs continuously delivers mobile shelves to associates at workstations equipped with light directed picking modules on both floors.
Increasing Throughput With High-Speed Laser Cutting Systems
Laser cutting is more efficient than conventional machining. However, as downstream demand rises, manufacturers must go beyond merely adopting this technology and refine their implementation to get more out of it. Several strategies can increase laser cutting throughput.
Is Industry 4.0 Here? How AI is Transforming Manufacturing Today
In a recent SparkCognition webinar, "Top 3 Ways AI is Transforming Manufacturing," Andrea Schmidt and Bhavana Brar explored the topic of Industry 4.0, outlined the topline challenges and opportunities of adopting AI in the manufacturing industry.
Create Tomorrow's Manufacturing Talent Today With These 8 Simple Strategies
Manufacturers must maintain growth and productivity, but its current workforce isn't growing at the same rate as these demands. Attracting younger talent is crucial amid this trend.
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
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.
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.
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
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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Using AI to Collect & Leverage Data
Data is the foundation of Industry 4.0. While skilled workers will always be essential, data is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, enabling automation of repetitive tasks, empowering smarter decision-making with AI assistance, and reducing defects and downtime. This shift allows small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to compete more effectively on quality, speed, and cost. While AI and machine learning systems typically require around two years to collect enough data to reach their full potential, manufacturers can start seeing benefits almost immediately with basic analysis tools and dashboards. Our MEP National NetworkTM expert explains how in this Manufacturing Tomorrow article.
