Articles Tagged with ''smart manufacturing''

Many Companies Struggle With ‘Smart’ Manufacturing Initiatives

March 31, 2023

MILWAUKEE—Many companies are struggling with their smart manufacturing initiatives, according a recent study conducted by Rockwell Automation Inc.

US Competitiveness Unlocks Reshoring Opportunities

Harry Moser

April 19, 2022

Resilient supply chains are fundamental to our national security and economic prosperity. The pandemic-induced collapse of global supply chains has launched a national movement to strengthen domestic manufacturing.

Lockheed Assembly Plant Adopts IPC-CFX Standard, Creates ‘Smart Factory’

January 14, 2022

LUFKIN, TX—Lockheed Martin’s electronics assembly plant here has adopted the IPC-CFX standard for its surface-mount production lines, enabling the defense contractor to turn the facility into a smart factory.

How IoT Can Lead to Safer Manufacturing

IoT-enabled devices can alert management to worker fatigue, strain or risk-taking behavior.

Brian Kramer

August 26, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Businesses of all shapes and sizes, including manufacturers, are taking advantage of the technology's ability to network, collect, share and act on data from their operations and their customers.

Industry 4.0 for the Small Shop

Advanced technology tools are no longer just for the big guys

Austin Weber

May 15, 2020

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are transforming the world of manufacturing. The two terms are relatively interchangeable and basically mean the same thing: Manufacturers using internet-enabled technologies to improve their business strategies and outcomes.

AI-Enabled Devices to Transform Factory Floors

October 30, 2019

OYSTER BAY, NY--According to a report by ABI Research, the total installed base of AI-enabled devices in the manufacturing sector will reach 15 million in 2024.

Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

The Future is Now

Austin Weber

May 10, 2019

Factories of the future will feature advanced technology, such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, data analytics and digital twins. While many manufacturers are still ramping up their Industry 4.0 initiatives, several assembly plants are already at the forefront. They are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and reaping the benefits.

Automakers Lead Smart Manufacturing Revolution

January 23, 2019

LONDON--Manufacturers in a wide variety of industries are investing in smart manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing, augmented reality and collaborative robots.

China to Add 100 Smart Manufacturing Pilot Projects

March 6, 2018

BEIJING--China will expand its smart manufacturing strategy by adding about 100 new pilot demonstration projects in 2018, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

Translating Manufacturing Data for the IIoT

An MES gateway appliance translates, rather than transfers, production line data for secure and reliable exchange with IT databases.

Keary Donovan

January 9, 2018

Capturing and controlling reliable production line data is the great mystery underlying the fulfillment of the promise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Beyond storage solutions, the data that’s available on machines hasn’t been communicated correctly with business systems. Accepted solutions for data exchange create organizational conflicts and security issues that raise difficult barriers.

On Demand Connecting shop floor tools to a manufacturing execution system is critical to error-proofing assembly processes, improving quality control, and lowering defect and scrap rates. Join Torrence Williams, Partnerships Manager for Pico MES, and Dan Smith, VP of Sales for Kolver Tools, as they discuss an easier path for manufacturers to start connecting their factory floor.

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On Demand This topic is something that challenges each of us every day that we go to work. This talk is about change and why it works and why it fails. It is focused on manufacturing facilities, because that is where the author has spent most of his working life.

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