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Case Study - Fast Pneumatics Cuts Cycle Time in Half

04/25/19, 08:45 AM | Supply Chain | Pneumatics | EMERSON AVENTICS

Modernizing existing production lines from Bosch while reducing the number of central stations from three to two: Machine manufacturer GAteK has achieved this feat thanks to pneumatics from Emerson's AVENTICS™, which cuts cycle times in half.

Top Safety Innovations in Manufacturing

04/23/19, 08:50 AM | Supply Chain | Safety and Standards

Whether you're following standard OSHA laws or their newest guidelines, choosing one of the innovative approaches to safety below can allow you to meet these in addition to going beyond what is expected.

Warehouse Efficiency Improves Operations

04/23/19, 08:46 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Efficiency | Megan Ray Nichols - Contributing Author

According to supply chain and logistics consulting firm MWPVL International, when the storage capacity of a warehouse distribution center surpasses the 85% utilization level, there is also a reduction in productivity.

What Do Robotics Mean for the Cutting Tools Industry

04/18/19, 09:16 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | cutting tools, Robotics

Friend or foe? Helper or fiend? Here's what robotics really mean for the cutting tools industry and what are the pitfalls to watch out for.

Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder Recovery Equipment

04/18/19, 09:14 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Operation and Maintenance | Russell Finex Inc.

Metal AM powders, such as titanium, aluminium and Inconel are used to produce parts for F1 cars and to ensure their quality, the powder is qualified before use and, when the build process is complete, unused powder is reclaimed and requalified.

American Manufacturing Is Set to Explode - but Small to Medium Sized Manufacturers Aren't Prepared

04/18/19, 09:11 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Business Development

Headlines suggest that manufacturing is coming home. However, a renaissance of America's industry was never going to be that simple, particularly for small and medium sized manufacturers.

Decoding Business Valuation: What Manufacturers Need to Know (Part 2)

04/16/19, 08:27 AM | Engineering | Business Development

The accounting balance sheet tells you how much a business has invested in assets, but it doesn't tell you how wisely it has invested.

Seven Key Considerations When Choosing the Right Equipment Lubricant

04/16/19, 08:24 AM | Supply Chain | Lubricant, Operation and Maintenance

Not investing in the right lubricant is clearly a costly mistake especially if you are buying old machinery for business use. This is because a good lubricant can maximize the returns on your investment by ensuring that your old machinery runs at optimal efficiency...

Celera Motion Case Study - Precision Rotary Axis Control

04/16/19, 08:23 AM | Automation & IIoT | motion control, Rotary Axis Control | Celera Motion

The customer required precision rotary axis control in the lowest profile form factor for multiple sequential robot arm joints. Key additional requirements included minimal movement at start-up to report absolute position...

What is the definition of "PLC"?

04/11/19, 09:25 AM | Automation & IIoT | plc | Unitronics Inc.

A Programmable Logic Controller, or PLC, is a ruggedized computer used for industrial automation. These controllers can automate a specific process, machine function, or even an entire production line.

Complete Guide to Gas Mixing and Blending

04/11/19, 09:23 AM | Supply Chain | gas mixing | Sierra Instruments, Inc.

Gas mixing sounds simple enough. You simply mix a number of pure gasses to create a new mixture. Unfortunately, it's not usually as simple as it sounds. There are many variables and factors that play a role.

Here's How to Make the Most of Predictive Analytics

04/11/19, 09:22 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Analytics | Megan Ray Nichols - Contributing Author

Using available data, manufacturers can identify changes or anomalies in demand, combined with accurate risk management and forecasting solutions.

Positioning Accuracy on the Gripper of a Robot Arm

04/11/19, 09:18 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Case Study, Robotics | HEIDENHAIN

For the grinding machine producer Strausak, the robot manufacturer Stäubli and the encoder supplier HEIDENHAIN, the insertion of cylindrical tools into tool holders with a robot arm was a real challenge-and therefore a task made to measure.

Augmented Reality and the Smart Factory

04/09/19, 08:54 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Augmented Reality, Smart Factory

How manufacturers use mixed reality tools to troubleshoot, increase efficiency and train employees.

Improving Manufacturing Productivity

04/09/19, 08:47 AM | Automation & IIoT | machine vision

The productivity benefits of Autonomous Machine Vision

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