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Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

The Future is Now
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Austin Weber
May 10, 2019
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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.
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AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

AI and Machine Learning in Manufacturing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning promise to improve maintenance, quality and supply chain management
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John Sprovieri
May 3, 2019
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Robots and other automation technologies have greatly increased productivity in today's factories. However, they still have one major limitation: They require people to tell them what to do.
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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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Conveyors for Large Loads

Conveyors for Large Loads

Manufacturers have many choices when moving large items throughout their plants
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Jim Camillo
April 4, 2019
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Most people take gravity for granted. But, manufacturers know better, especially when it comes to moving large items through a plant for assembly, finishing, storage and order-fulfillment purposes. The proof is in their use of gravity conveyors to per-form these tasks.
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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