Coping With Rising Energy Prices - Can Manufacturers Remain Profitable Against Energy Uncertainty?

There is currently no end in sight for increasing energy costs. Nevertheless, it's an opportunity for manufacturers to reevaluate their current supply chains and internal processes, and embrace more energy efficient production through Industry 4.0.

Scaling Operational Excellence in the Oil and Gas Industry

As more oil and gas companies gear up for Industry 4.0 in the wake of COVID-19 this white paper explores some of the core technologies-Digital Twins, Industrial IoT Platforms, Big Data analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and more-that accompany digital transformation.

The Critical Role of Metrology in Product Development - a Case Study

During the development process, Metronom recognized the critical role of metrology in both R&D and production quality control for its CGM. When working at a scale that is difficult to image with traditional microscopes.

How VR and AR are Creating the Next Generation of Welders

By replicating authentic job scenarios in a safe and virtual setting, it's possible to both test and train welders effectively while simultaneously minimizing your long-term cost base.

Consumables Authentication: Why RFID Tags Are the Smart Option

For consumable authentication, the RFID reader can be embedded directly in the device the consumable is used in, providing an integrated and automated solution with little need for user intervention.

Automate 2022 Product Preview

Automate 2022 takes place June 6th - 9th in Detroit, Michigan. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.

Intelligent Filing Cabinets: Design Requirements, Functions, Benefits, Applications

Before the rise of intelligent file cabinets, the number of warehouse files is large, every time the inventory or in and out of the warehouse, all rely on manual participation, to consume a lot of manpower and time and the risk of error is larger.

6 Implications of the Chip Shortage for Auto Manufacturing

The past few years have proved challenging for the auto manufacturing industry. Automakers faced a slew of obstacles amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but few were as far-reaching and disruptive as the chip shortage.

When Is the Best Time to Introduce CNC Automation?

Implementing sophisticated CNC equipment and machines, to achieve automation, is not just expensive, it's also time-consuming. You can't just swap everything in one go and hope it works.

Digitizing the Energy Transition: How Are Digital Technologies Accelerating Decarbonization?

With growing energy demand and increasing focus on energy security and supply resiliency, governments and businesses alike have turned to digital strategies to shape the new energy landscape.

The Future of Automation Is at Automate

Automate is the largest and most inspiring showcase of robotics, motion control, vision, artificial intelligence and related automation technologies in North America. Bringing together 550+ exhibiting automation innovators, manufacturers and suppliers.

Examining the Gender Gap in Manufacturing: 5 Potential Solutions for 2022

Workforces that lack gender diversity will struggle to reach their full potential. Manufacturing must address this issue if it hopes to sustain growth far into the future.

Faster Retail Order Fulfillment and Room To Grow With Advanced Warehouse Automation and AutoStore

Looking to decrease order cycle time and increase reach to the east coast, PUMA turned to long-time partner Bastian Solutions to help plan, strategize and integrate a new facility and automated warehouse system in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Embrace the edge to avoid unscheduled downtime

One of the key metrics for process efficiency is overall equipment efficiency (OEE). This KPI is related to the availability, performance and quality of the production process. High OEE often means good revenue.

Three Ways to Improve Collaboration Among Manufacturing Sites

Typically, collaboration between manufacturing sites is ad-hoc and disorganized at best. Spreadsheets, email chains and one-off instant messages make it taxing to locate information quickly.

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