Interrogating Quality Issues in Polymer 3D Printing
In production settings, maintaining quality control is essential for cost-effectiveness. Inaccurate or inconsistent 3D prints can lead to scrapped materials, increased production time, and costly rework.
Error-Proofing: The Key to Modern Manufacturing Success
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For manufacturing engineers, a large part of the job is managing and eliminating risks. This process is called error-proofing, or poka-yoke in the industry.
Using Advanced Cooling Techniques to Reduce Cycle Times and Improve Quality in Injection Molding
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If parts do not cool down enough or cooling happens unevenly, they can shrink or warp, requiring time-consuming rework processes. Fortunately, numerous ways exist to accelerate cooling time while ensuring it happens effectively.
Securing the Future: OT-Security in Manufacturing
Operational Technology (OT) encompasses the hardware and software that detects or causes changes through direct monitoring and control of physical devices, processes, and events in the enterprise.
7 Key Features to Look for in Next-Generation HMI Systems
While high-tech functions like IoT connectivity and AI may be less common, they're growing and will become crucial as Industry 4.0 develops. Getting ahead of these trends now will ensure manufacturers get all they can out of their HMIs well into the future.
An Island of Manufacturers: What Does "Made in Britain" Mean for the Economy?
A new government could represent a fresh start for British manufacturing, if they increase support for manufacturing businesses and protect the vital jobs they create.
Manufacturing in the Age of Industry 4.0
The manufacturing industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the advent of Industry 4.0 technologies. This article examines the key technologies underpinning Industry 4.0 and their transformative impact on manufacturing.
Artificial Intelligence: The Game-Changer Manufacturers Can't Afford to Ignore
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Companies embracing AI-powered machine learning (ML)and data analytics are already seeing significant benefits including streamlined operations, improved predictive maintenance and optimized supply chains.
How to Implement Best Practice Ergonomics in Manufacturing
Ergonomic principles play a significant role in enhancing efficiency and reducing the risk of injury. As we move through 2024, these best practices can help you optimize the work environment and foster well-being among your workforce.
Three Ways AI Improves Maintenance Operations for Manufacturers
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AI-driven maintenance decision intelligence tools give teams an unparalleled level of efficiency and insight, automating the integration of varied data sets and surfacing insights across your maintenance operations technology stack.
How Robotics and Energy Management Systems Can Collaborate to Achieve Zero-Energy Manufacturing
As industries increasingly focus on sustainability, the intersection of robotics and EMS has become crucial. This collaboration enhances manufacturing efficiency while playing a pivotal role in reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact.
Mitigating Project Risks through Front-End Loading for Control System Migrations
FEL is all about minimizing the risk: The cost risk, the schedule risk, and the scope risk for any capital undertaking. Early in a project, the cost impact of changes is low, but it increases, often drastically, in later stages.
Tips From an Expert: Creating a Positive Workplace Culture in Manufacturing
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60% of business leaders who prioritise performance management say they outperform their competitors. Despite this, 49% of employees say they don't have regular performance conversations with their managers.
What is "Platform as a Service" and How Does it Improve Efficiencies in IIoT Ecosystems?
With each new IIoT device brought to market, manufacturers spent untold amounts of time and money making it live up to its potential. Time and again, they were building and rebuilding the same technology to enable data-based decision making, miles away from the device itself
The Benefits of Predictive Maintenance Capabilities in Energy Management Systems for Industrial Facilities
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Future trends in predictive maintenance focus on leveraging AI and machine learning to improve system accuracy and efficiency, and integrating IIoT for enhanced connectivity and data exchange in smart factories.
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