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Why RFID is the VIP of 2019

10/02/19, 08:20 AM | Automation & IIoT | RFID

With the Smart Factory concept being driven around the globe, RFID has emerged from the shadows and taken its place in the spotlight.

3+2 Vs. 5-axis: What's the Difference?

10/02/19, 08:19 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Robotics

Adding two axes to the conventional three axes does technically create a machine with five axes, but this 3+2 mechanism does not exactly equal a 5-Axis machine.

How CAD Software Is Evolving for Manufacturers

10/01/19, 08:12 AM | Engineering | cad, Software and Smarts

The software used for computer-aided design (CAD) has significantly changed how manufacturers complete their projects and meet client needs. Here's a look at some changes this evolution caused:

Making a Game-changing Electric Motorcycle With Hybrid Manufacturing

10/01/19, 08:10 AM | Engineering | Hybrid Manufacturing

The complex, large parts on the motorcycle proved difficult to manufacture. Curtiss' CNC suppliers quoted long lead times and had trouble delivering on the uncompromising design and quality requirements.

IDTechEx Discusses Investment Trends in 3D Printing Composites

10/01/19, 06:09 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Engineering | materials, Research and Reports

Since 2014, there has been a surge in investments in companies engaging in the 3D printing of composites, with almost $250 million raised to date.

Why Co-Manufacturing Is The Future of Cannabis

09/30/19, 07:56 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | cannabis

In a co-manufacturing facility brands are able to scale and launch more effectively through the use of pooled resources on one vertically integrated facility that can meet all of their business needs.

7 Suggestions for Manufacturers' Email Marketing Strategies

09/30/19, 07:55 AM | Engineering | Marketing

It's been proven that email marketing is a great way for manufacturing companies to display their products and services to their customers, distributors, and potential clients.

Attracting New Manufacturing Owners

09/26/19, 08:24 AM | Engineering | Business Development

First time baby-boomer buyers have led the charge in purchasing manufacturing companies, winning the acquisition over private equity and strategic competition. Interestingly, many times these new manufacturing acquirers are from non-manufacturing sectors.

The Role of Procurement and Supply Chain in Manufacturing Companies

09/26/19, 08:23 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | Supply Chain

Ultimately, the role of procurement and supply chain management will help businesses maximize profits. This is done by balancing cost reduction, supplier quality, assurance of supply and increasingly unlocking supplier innovation.

GE Additive & Kaspar Schulz Q&A - Additive Manufacturing: there's always something brewing!

09/26/19, 05:33 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Engineering | 3D Design

This year we wanted to go a layer deeper and explore the potential that additive technology could have on the brewing and beverage industry.

Geek+ Launches Smart Factory with Robots Making Robots

09/25/19, 05:36 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Smart Factory

Based in Nanjing, the factory uses Geek+' robots, AI algorithms and other automated solutions to manufacture new Geek+ robots. 100% of the Company's robots are produced by the factory, a testament to performance and strength of the solution.

In-house Packaging Operations Propels Growth for Tropical Trade & Industries N.V.

09/24/19, 07:10 AM | Supply Chain | Injection Molding, molding, Pack Expo

New blow-molding equipment and custom bottle designs boost sales by 24 percent in a year for Caribbean syrup and essence manufacturer.

Virtual Reality: Turning Short-Term Wins Into Long-Term Success

09/24/19, 07:06 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | software, Virtual Reality

Despite the fact that many commercial enterprises are already leveraging new technologies like virtual-and augmented reality (AR)-to unlock productivity and growth, this technology has yet to reach widespread adoption across the manufacturing sector.

Case Study: First Steps Toward IIoT in a SME Environment

09/23/19, 07:51 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | IIOT

To be able to compete with other manufacturers in this area, the factory needs technological advancement and constant evolution of the production process.

Transforming Manufacturing Takes Good Data Management

09/23/19, 07:50 AM | Automation & IIoT | data | MarkLogic

By mirroring physical assets as digital systems, manufacturers create products better and cheaper than ever before and, by bridging the physical and digital worlds, solve physical issues faster.

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