How to Reduce CNC Setups to Improve Uptime
· Smart Manufacturing

How to Reduce CNC Setups to Improve Uptime

Manufacturing companies always focus on downtime to improve processes and increase efficiency in a facility. There are many different categories of downtime, including downtime from jams, breakdowns, operator errors, and more. Machine setup is one area where downtime is manageable and predictable. It’s critical to efficient business processes and producing profitable parts with the least […]

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Rethinking the Cloud in the Emerging Era of the Edge
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Rethinking the Cloud in the Emerging Era of the Edge

Has irrational exuberance led us to misjudge the possibilities for cloud computing? Obviously, the cloud has been a boon for enterprises, doing so much to further flexibility and collaboration while offering a more efficient way to store and process data. But as enterprises look to promote the digital transformation of their organizations with the cloud […]

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BMS Security: 3 Tips for OEMs to Better Protect Their Devices
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BMS Security: 3 Tips for OEMs to Better Protect Their Devices

Connected Building Management Systems (BMS) definitely make a difference in terms of increasing operational performance, reducing energy and maintenance costs, and improving building health and safety. None of this could happen if it weren’t for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) like you who supply building owners and facilities managers with IIoT and Cloud-enabled devices that, together […]

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Modern Asset Management for the Energy Industry
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Modern Asset Management for the Energy Industry

The energy sector still grapples with challenges of legacy infrastructure and vendor lock-in, even in the era of Utility 4.0. To address these challenges, the industry needs to integrate outdated existing systems with disruptive digital technologies. This also involves increased interfacing and data exchange between different Operational Technology systems and Information Technology systems. In short, […]

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[Use Case] How Industry 4.0 Improves Performance of Clean-in-place Machine
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[Use Case] How Industry 4.0 Improves Performance of Clean-in-place Machine

Improve availability and traceability A well known juice and beverage manufacturer wanted to incorporate Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve CIP performance and profits. • Tons of juices had to be scrapped due to residual chemicals found in test batches. • Troubleshooting quality issues was time consuming since no documentation or traceability of each distinctive step […]

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