As COVID-19 highlights vulnerabilities in global supply chains and resilience takes priority, report calculates ongoing cost of shocks and prospects for production to shift
â— Industries experience month-long disruptions every 3.7 years on average
â— Companies can expect supply chain disruptions to erase 40 percent of a year's profits over the course of a decade on average-and extreme events take an even bigger toll
â— Up to a quarter of global trade flows could move to different countries over the next five years if companies restructure their supplier networks and governments take action. But moving supply chains is not the only way to build resilience.
PACK EXPO Canceled for First Time in 60-plus Year History
PMMI Media Group launches new live, web-based event: PACK EXPO Connects 2020
Cincoze GM-1000 Embedded GPU Computer Empowers Superior Performance for Machine Vision Applications
GM-1000 boasts market-leading technologies, featuring 9th generation Intel® Xeon® CPU, embedded MXM GPU and high-speed I/O to meet advanced embedded vision needs
Hygienic fluid handling Service Kits with spare parts: One-stop shop for faster service execution
/ins When it comes to service execution, three of the most critical factors in minimizing downtime in production process are speed, quality and reliability in the parts supply chain.
Genuine Alfa Laval hygienic fluid handling Service Kits contain all the necessary spare parts to tackle breakdowns, repairs and scheduled preventive maintenance - fast!
Analysis of the respective advantages of three structures in wire forming machine
Wire forming/bending machine, the advantages of each of the three structures are analyzed. At present, the automatic equipment used in the production line is divided into three structures: turning machine, rotary plate machine and multi-axis camless machine.
USDA Investing in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, the government is taking steps toward protecting public health. On May 27, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $281 million investment in improving water and wastewater infrastructure.
Manufacturing in a (greener) material world
Industry, society and Earth itself is facing a climate emergency. As countries around the world scramble to adopt cleaner sources of energy and shrink their carbon footprints, industry is being urged to decarbonise manufacturing processes. It might seem like a task of Herculean proportions but, here, Samir Jaber, technical writer at materials and suppliers database Matmatch, explains five approaches manufacturers can take to reduce carbon emissions.
A prolific confinement "¦ for Rhino 3D plug-ins
The period of home confinement has been a period of intense activity for the developers of Datakit, French specialist in data transfer between CAD systems. Around Rhino 3D, no less than 4 plug-ins support new formats, while textures are now supported in the JT and CATIA V5 file import plug-ins, as well as in the export to 3DPDF and FBX.
The role of PGMs in modern applications
The six transitional elements that make up the Platinum group metals (PGMs) are used in, or have played a key role in the production of, one-quarter of all manufactured goods.
The landscape, and the applications of these materials are explained in this article by Ben Smye, head of growth at materials search engine, MatMatch.
Reconsidering Composite Vents for Explosion Protection
More modern single sheet, compound dome alternatives provide greater stability, reliability of explosion venting
Manufacturers Embrace Price Alignment Technology
When corporate objectives include rapidly and repeatedly adjusting prices at the most granular level, automation must be designed to alleviate the pain by using simple rules to derive prices.
Service Bureau Empire Group Achieves Dramatic Time & Cost Savings with PostProcess Automated Resin Removal Solution
As seasoned users of additive manufacturing, Empire Group has been utilizing 3D printing since 1999. Though Empire has long embraced the accuracy and flexibility of SLA 3D printing, it became clear that as the company grew, the associated manual resin removal process would cause impairing bottlenecks.
AMADA WELD TECH Announces MM-410A Handheld Resistance Weld Checker
Compact unit supports process development and production applications for a range of resistance welding technologies
Current Sensor Market worth over $3.5bn by 2026
According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, The global current sensor market is projected to observe momentous growth over the coming years due to the ongoing rise in factory automation trend and the use of industrial robots.
ForwardX Robotics Forms Partnership with Intel
ForwardX to deliver its market-ready solutions through Intel's IoT Solutions Alliance
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Supply Chain - Featured Product
Strain Wave Gearheads by maxon - Highly precise, compact, and efficient.
Strain wave gearheads are ideal for use in applications requiring precision motion control and high torque transmission in a compact design. maxon strain wave gearheads are a specialized type of gearhead where precision and compact design are crucial. This type of gearhead is often used in applications in a confined space. With their advanced gear tooth design, maxon's strain wave gearheads provide high efficiency and good back drivability. Typical applications include:
Robotics, Aerospace, Medical technology and Optical systems
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Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
EXAIR
EXAIR intelligent compressed air® products solve problems in industrial plants while reducing compressed air consumption and increasing safety for personnel. We have the largest variety of sizes, materials and performance characteristics in order to provide the best solution for your processes and problems.
Our products are commonly used to conserve air, cool processes or parts, convey material, clean surfaces or coat surfaces. EXAIR's 15 extensive product lines include air knives, air wipes, air nozzles and jets, atomizing nozzles, static eliminators, cold gun air coolant systems, air amplifiers, safety air guns, air operated conveyors, industrial housekeeping products, vortex tubes and spot cooling products, cabinet cooler systems, vacuum generators, compressed air optimization products, and associated accessories.
Products meet OSHA standards and are CE and RoHS compliant. Five-year warranty on compressed air products and one-year warranty on accessories and electrically powered products.
