Smart Manufacturing - A Layered Approach to Digital Transformation

One of the main goals of digital transformation is to transform the shop floor into smart manufacturing to help manufacturers to manage their core production operations digitally to maximize the production by minimizing machine downtime and quality losses.

Key Flooring Considerations When Updating an Existing Industrial Mezzanine System

When evaluating an existing elevated platform's suitability for a different application it's important to first engage a qualified structural engineer to assess the industrial mezzanine and confirm its design load will accommodate for the new purpose.

Outlook for Engineering Technologies in the Next 5 Years

Manufacturing has become more ambitious about implementing new technologies than ever before, so incoming innovations will make considerable waves throughout the industry. Here are five of the most impactful engineering technology trends that will define the next five years.

5 Questions Manufacturing Companies Should Be Asking About Their Technology

Manufacturing environments are increasingly connected to IT environments and the technology domains are inextricably connected and interdependent. The good news is that the removal of barriers enables companies to operate efficiently as well as mitigate risk effectively.

Digital transformation: How manufacturing is riding the cloud to new heights

Today, companies are hooking into cloud technology and continually digitizing operations. As a result, they're able to better handle disruption and dramatically advance efficiency and initiatives across their organizations.

Chicago Health Snack Maker Whole & Free Foods Gets Fit With Manufacturing Software

Whole and Free Foods, the Chicago-based manufacturer of Every Body Eat® wellness snacks, achieves healthy growth by using manufacturing resource planning software to cut down on waste and improve its production processes.

5 ERP Capabilities That Will be the Most Important to Manufacturing Executives of the Future

A robust and tailored-for-you ERP becomes the hub of your organization and can inform its future through data-driven insights, predictions, and actions.

How SASE Helps Overcome Security & Connectivity Challenges In Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a major transformation. Everything from production to supply chain to logistics is getting digitized and technologies like Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI and the Internet of Things are ushering in a new era of smart factories.

Improving Materials Processing With Robotics

End users are looking to machine builders to provide innovative solutions that improve upon the speed and accuracy of manual-based applications while maintaining the same level of flexibility.

SUPPLIER SELECTION FOR CRITICAL MOTION CONTROL APPLICATIONS

In this article, I attempt to arm manufacturers with the questions that they need to ask to ensure that the motion control solution option chosen is right first time and up to the job. These questions should ideally focus on not just capabilities but also values.

Powering the Future: NREL Research Finds Opportunities for Breakthrough Battery Designs

Using ultramodern capabilities and world-class laboratory facilities, NREL's energy storage researchers continue to push battery boundaries with materials development, thermal management, diagnostics, and modeling.

What types of CNC machines will smart factories demand? Will software or hardware rule?

Different types of CNC machines will appear in smart factories. Here's what you need to know about upgrading and updating your machines.

For Storage Flexibility and Vertical Space Optimization, Portable Racks Fit the Bill

While pallet racking systems are commonly installed in warehouses and distribution centers, portable racks are often the right solution for material handling, providing a protective storage and delivery medium with incredible flexibility.

Smart Plastic Materials for Flexible Electronics Could Be a Game Changer

Researchers have worked over the last few decades to develop the next generation of electronics. The ultimate goal is to make components flexible and conformable, allowing new types to hit the market.

Why Do AGVs Need Reliable Motors?

Any automated system is only as good as its reliability. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) for example, needs to do the job it is programmed to do; without error, quickly and efficiently.

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