What is Digital Twin technology and why is it important for manufacturers?

Whilst uptake in smaller manufacturing firms has been slower, those within the sector are slowly starting to see the value that digital twin technology can bring, no matter the size of the business.

What Are the Benefits of Adding IoT to Laser Cutting?

While laser cutting has many advantages, it can also be challenging to implement. High initial costs, safety concerns and the need for specialized training can stop manufacturers without the necessary funds and experience from capitalizing on its potential.

CAPTURE 3D Enables Fast Digitalization of Extra-Large Objects with the ZEISS ATOS LRX

CAPTURE 3D makes the fast digitalization of very large parts possible with the ZEISS ATOS LRX accurate 3D scanner engineered for fields such as heavy casting, shipbuilding, aerospace structures, automotive and wind energy.

Midwestern Bread Company Transforms Operations with Connected Workforce Solution

The baking team utilizes semi-automated processes and advanced equipment to produce bread and pastries. However, inefficiencies in communication and documentation hindered the company's productivity.

Cyan Tec and FANUC bring MTC's vision of large-scale robotic laser cutting cell to life

A suite of automation solutions from FANUC has proved integral to the delivery of an industrial-scale laser cutting cell commissioned by the UK's Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Constructed by system integrator

How to Navigate Cross-Border Logistics: Finding the Right Partner is a Key First Step

This rapidly growing trend of nearshoring is leading to more plants and warehouses being built in the United States, Mexico and Canada, and to more goods moving between these countries. It is also increasing demand for seamless cross-border freight transportation services.

6 Benefits Of Augmented Reality In Manufacturing

AR allows the industrial sector to gain effectiveness and efficiency while reducing errors and the additional costs generated, but it does not stop there.

Geek+ drives automation of advanced BMW-producing plant in China

Geek+ brings its AMR expertise to premium car manufacturer BMW Brilliance Automotive's vehicle production facility to strengthen digitalization and end-to-end value chain.

OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES THROUGH MICRO MOLDING - AN EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

In this Q&A interview, Craig Tappe, Sales Engineer at Accumold discusses various aspects of the micro molding process, and discusses why it is important to ensure that when short-listing your preferred suppliers, the correct questions are asked.

Should you build or buy your MES? - Three key reasons you might be safer with COTS

Opponents in the build versus buy debate often defend fiercely entrenched positions, making it harder to understand the pros and cons. Here, Martin Hurley at Novotek Ireland, offers three key reasons for purchasing a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) MES.

What Is MES & Why Should Manufacturers Invest In It?

Whilst MES has established itself with some of the major manufacturers, there's still a large number of businesses that could stand to benefit from the solution but simply don't have enough understanding about the tangible benefits it can bring to their operation.

PHOTO CHEMICAL ETCHING: REVOLUTIONIZING ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPONENT PRODUCTION FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

PCE, also known as chemical milling or photo etching, is a subtractive manufacturing process that utilizes a combination of light-sensitive photoresist, chemicals, and precision etching to produce intricate components with high accuracy and repeatability.

Optimizing the Manufacturing Supply Chain With 7 Tech-Forward Solutions

Every manufacturing operation needs an efficient and resilient supply chain. Stock shortages, shipping delays and similar disruptions can prolong production, raise costs and impact customer satisfaction, so manufacturers must prevent them as much as possible.

How 3D Printing Can Dramatically Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Manufacturing Industry

The technology can cut carbon emissions in the four areas where traditional manufacturing cranks out carbon by the metric ton: materials, manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation.

Record Automate 2023 Event Leads to Annual Show

-Automate 2023 set record attendance with more than 30,000 registrants -Automate is heading to Chicago in 2024 and will return to Detroit in 2025

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