Are machine builders agile enough to stay relevant in the face of changing consumer needs?

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Recent research by Accenture calls for companies to see consumers through the context of their own lives, rather than as ‘walking wallets’. In our post-pandemic world customers’ lives are impacted by so many different factors and needs are changing fast. Influences such as climate change,…

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How industrial robots drive packaging, material working, assembly, and conveying

Credit to Author: Jens Bunsendal| Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000

For years, industrial robots have helped enhance productivity and reliability across manufacturing sites while lowering production costs. Their power is further enhanced by Industry 4.0 trends like the Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled technologies, advanced automation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and cloud computing. Robots empower…

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5 things to know about switching and protecting large motors

Credit to Author: Erik Barnes| Date: Tue, 23 May 2023 14:36:03 +0000

Often, large motors go unnoticed — until they stop operating. Downtime can mean reduced output, lost revenue, unplanned costs, and inconvenience to customers. The design of the motor switching and protection schemes plays a large part in how the equipment addresses issues and recovers from…

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How a Control Panel Maker Cut Build Time by 66% and Costs by Almost 30%

Credit to Author: Erik Barnes| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 18:40:34 +0000

In my conversations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who build equipment for industrial applications, they often ask some form of, “How can I gain a competitive edge with rising labor costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions?” I tell them that there’s a major innovation in…

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Process automation and safety reimagined – how your enterprise can benefit

Credit to Author: Michael Martinez| Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

What will smart process automation and safety technologies and the distributed control systems (DCS) of tomorrow be like? Without a crystal ball, it’s impossible to say for sure. But, between the pandemic and ensuing supply chain issues, rising input prices, and the push for greater…

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How do EV battery plants benefit from end-to-end traceability?

Credit to Author: Christel Galbrun-Noel| Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:25:51 +0000

EVBPs must focus on end-to-end supply chain traceability To meet the surge in electric vehicle (EV) battery demand, electric vehicle battery plants (EVBPs) are laser-focused on quickly building new factories that can increase EV battery production. EVBPs are the manufacturing facilities where batteries are designed,…

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How to future proof with universal automation

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

When we talk about modernization and the 4th industrial revolution it might be a little daunting for some industrial companies because it could sound like they need to replace all their automation systems. And then there’s the concern that the new technology will be obsolete…

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How to drive higher productivity on factory floors with industrial edge solutions

Credit to Author: Vincenzo Salmeri| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:44:58 +0000

Global market changes have forced manufacturers to rapidly adjust their factory systems to be more flexible and agile. Part of the operational reassessment involves developing an ability to accommodate more product variety, shorter resourcing of raw materials, faster production, and rapid delivery. These marketplace demands…

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