A Practical Guide to Using AI for Demand Sensing
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By moving from backward-looking statistics to forward-looking AI, small changes throughout the supply chain (and the signals they send) can be detected, analyzed, and neutralized before they create widespread disruption.
Planning a Facility Expansion? Here's How to Improve Reliability and Uptime at the Same Time
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For modern manufacturers, success entails embedding reliability into the literal foundation of the building. Therefore, expanding operations requires adopting a smart manufacturing strategy from day one.
When Seconds Matter: How American Turned Products Found Hidden Capacity on the Shop Floor
ATP has been in operation for more than four decades, has over 100 employees, and has 30-plus machines across two facilities. The company has built a reputation for producing tight-tolerance components at scale.
How Equipment Downtime Management Protects Your Entire Manufacturing Network
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When production halts, companies hemorrhage money. It is essential to identify and address problems to mitigate interruptions effectively.
Upgrading for Industry 4.0: How Siemens S7-1500 Migration Solves Hidden Legacy Challenges and Why Modern Manufacturing Can't Afford to Wait
This article explains why migration to the S7-1500 platform is becoming urgent, the hidden challenges engineers face during transition, and how modern PLC architecture supports Industry 4.0 readiness, improved reliability, and long-term performance.
2025 Top Article - Monitoring Tools for Manufacturing Plant Maintenance
Electrical power delivery systems are usually the most impactful on plant operation. The cost of failure of certain pieces of equipment can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars of equipment replacement costs and production downtime.
The Library of Machine Malfunctions and Changing the Factory-Worker Relationship
The goal from day one was clear: build the definitive source of industrial reliability knowledge, and open it up to empower teams everywhere to shift from reactive troubleshooting to proactive control.
Are Smart Coatings the Next Frontier in Factory Maintenance?
Self-healing paint and anticorrosive coatings may be impressive, but they are not complete care solutions. They can only account for small damage and cover a limited range of operating concerns, so additional tools and technologies are still necessary.
Stick with OEM Parts When Replacing Racking Components
Beams, uprights, braces and other elements of a pallet racking system often need to be replaced due to damage caused by forklift impacts or other causes. It's important to replace the components with parts from the same manufacturer, and not from another source.
7 Emerging Solutions for Reduced Manufacturing Downtime in 2025
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Manufacturers hoping to reduce downtime more effectively in 2025 should pay attention to several emerging trends. Here are seven such technologies and strategies for greater uptime this year and beyond.
Securing the Future: OT-Security in Manufacturing
Operational Technology (OT) encompasses the hardware and software that detects or causes changes through direct monitoring and control of physical devices, processes, and events in the enterprise.
The 5 Warning Signs of Inventory Inefficiency
If you want to know when inventory issues are getting in the way of growth, you need to learn where to look for it. Fortunately, there are some telltale signs to watch for that will let you know you're experiencing inventory inefficiencies
Protecting Your Equipment in the Digital Era
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This digital integration also brings challenges like data breaches and malware. Keeping these systems secure and updated is crucial for uninterrupted and efficient production in today's fast-paced industrial landscape.
5 Strategies for the Long-Term Preservation of Heavy Machinery
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Over time, heavy machinery endures wear and tear before eventually breaking down. While replacing this equipment is a must, manufacturers can extend the life of their heavy machinery. Here are five strategies for long-term preservation.
ABB survey reveals unplanned downtime costs $103,000 per hour
It emphasizes the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships. 92% of respondents are interested in how outcome-based maintenance agreements can boost business success
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