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Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Just as lean manufacturing is about more than eliminating waste, Industry 4.0 is not merely a matter of connecting machines and products via the Internet.
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John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
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By now, we've all heard the hype: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will fundamentally change manufacturing and offer a cornucopia of benefits, including increased efficiency, higher quality and more responsive supply chains.
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Industry 4.0 Is Well Underway

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John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
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Data analytics, augmented reality, generative design, artificial intelligence, cobots, additive manufacturing and other technologies are already helping manufacturers increase efficiency, reduce downtime, lower prices, differentiate themselves in the marketplace, and improve service, delivery and quality.
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OMI to Launch Podcast Series on Manufacturing Talk Radio

March 26, 2019
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FAIRFIELD, NJ—Jacket Media Co. will be incorporating a new series, Manufacturing Tomorrow, into its nationally recognized podcast, Manufacturing Talk Radio, which has aired since November 2013. Manufacturing Tomorrow is a podcast series by the Ohio Manufacturing Institute at Ohio State University.


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The Basics of MES

The Basics of MES

It’s important to understand the principles and technologies be-hind MES software, so it will work for your needs, rather than the other way around.
Bob Miklosey
March 13, 2019
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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have been around for quite a while, and there are hundreds of choices out there.
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Project Management for Assembly Automation

Project Management for Assembly Automation

When purchasing an automated assembly system, plan well, build on the experience of others, and work with a solid team.
Darren Verebelyi Ph.D.
March 11, 2019
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Your company has just decided to add a new product to the lineup, and now it's up to you to purchase a new assembly line. No worries. It's just like buying something on Amazon, right? You search for a product with at least a four-star rating. You browse a couple reviews. A few clicks later, you're all set.
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