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Calculating ROI for Automated Welding Equipment

Calculating ROI for Automated Welding Equipment

What’s obvious to manufacturing engineers may not be to the folks who sign the checks
Olli-Pekka Holamo
April 5, 2019
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Production engineers often get excited about new technologies and tend to think that the benefits of investing in them are obvious to everyone else in the company. However, enthusiastic engineers can get an unpleasant surprise if they are not prepared to argue their case properly.
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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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EVENTS

Industry

8/28/19 to 8/29/19
Westin O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
United States

AI Manufacturing 2019

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning have ignited the fourth industrial revolution. Integrating new technologies into manufacturing systems along with data and predictive analytics will minimize raw materials, improve efficiency and optimize supply chains. Other benefits of Smart Manufacturing include overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), custom, and adaptive manufacturing. Read More