6 Ways Industry 4.0 Is Changing Machine Tools
One of the main tenets of Industry 4.0 is data collection. Machine tools will have sensors that will collect many different kinds of data, including data on how much the machine has operated, the conditions it has operated in and the condition of the components of the tool.
A Prescription for Trouble
In just the last 12-18 months, the culture and consequences of opioid drug use has supplanted internal theft, sexual harassment and other issues, emerging as the primary focus of most of the internal undercover investigations for manufacturing clients.
GI Plastek, Precision Southeast Inc., and Plastics Solutions, Inc. Announce They Are Now PSI Molded Plastics
GI Plastek, Precision Southeast Inc., and Plastics Solutions, Inc. proudly announce they are now PSI Molded Plastics. The three sister injection molding companies are all owned by Gladstone Investment (NASDAQ: GAIN). Citizens Bank assisted with the financing of the merger. With the merger, each of the companies can now share their distinct areas of expertise throughout the organization. The merger expands the company's presence into a variety of markets, including automotive, healthcare and diagnostic, appliance, and material handling, as well as filtration, sports and leisure, industrial, and lawn and garden.
How Additive Manufacturing is Affecting the Industry
New powdered metal alloys and plastics are continuously in development. The safest bet for large manufacturers is to partner with material suppliers to ensure constant access to these new materials.
Specialized Sensors Perform in Extreme Environments
Sensors withstand extreme temperatures, pressures and aggressive chemicals.
Case Study: Volum-e Reduces Metal Support Removal by 50% Using Materialise e-Stage
The open diamond structure of the supports generated by Materialise e-Stage doesnt just make it possible to recover larger amounts of expensive metal powder, it also significantly reduces the risks related to HSE.
Industry 4.0 Is Heading to the Warehouse. Are You Ready?
Industry 4.0 will revolutionize and protect your warehouse and therefore your entire business. It will allow you to understand what is happening in real-time and know that any necessary changes will take place in real-time
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Mitigating Manufacturing Risks in 2018 and Beyond
Manufacturers have always operated with a certain level of risk. While that continues today and will always be the case in one form or another, what has changed are the specific types of risks that manufacturers face, as well as some of the strategies for managing those risks.
Case Study: TOSHULIN Chooses mySCADA
TOSHULIN gains a competitive advantage thanks to the displayed data of the visualization and the company knows how to use it cleverly and effectively. The attractive and user-friendly visualization displays the necessary output data for the end-users to further analyse.
How Integrated Thermal Protection Technology Can Prevent Solid State Relay Failure in Industrial Systems
New thermal protection technology for large industrial/commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems, heavy duty transportation, conveyor belts, assembly lines, medical, energy and other complex manufacturing systems.
SAKOR TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDES NEW ACCELERATED BELT AGING STAND TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Preliminary conditioning equipment prepares belts for new SAE belt noise specifications
Things You Didn't Know About 3D Printing
There are advances happening every day with 3D printing, such as medical solutions, shoes and other apparel, houses and even food. 3D Printing has quickly changed our way of living with its unexpected uses.
Top Smart Factory Capabilities Today for the Manufacturers of Tomorrow
Overall, the capabilities afforded by IIoT mean that these technologies are not just short-term investments or solutions to immediate problems; rather, they enable continuous improvement by providing companies with the ability to solve new problems as they arise-compounding the value of the investment over time.
Interview with Russ Whatcott, Director of innovation at Purple
We have to find a balance between interrupting production and trying something that will improve production. As we increase capacity at a rate that outpaces our marketing experts we hope to have a span of time where we'll be able to have some freedom to experiment and optimize.
The Benefits of Laser Cutting to the Design for Manufacturing Process
In terms of design for manufacturing, laser-cutting technology can have a beneficial effect on any product. Cost and quality are two major influences on the marketability of any product, and laser cutting allows for high-quality components at a lower cost overall, therefore making it possible to offer a more affordable, better quality product.
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