Manufacturing will be the sector that more than others will benefit from 5G, which will allow not only a reduction in production costs, reducing downtime, waste of resources and maintenance needs, but also new solutions that were previously technically and economically not possible. The new 5G networks were not designed to replace 4G LTE (Long-Term […]
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What if your production equipment was always available as planned? What if your cycle time was never compromised because of a damaged machine? What if your production equipment self-detected and alerted you of quality defects? Applying Real-time Maintenance (RtM) technologies to your production equipment increases equipment availability, maintains machine throughput, and minimizes material losses. Common […]
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Despite the new urgency within the manufacturing sector, there are still IIoT challenges for adopters to overcome, especially related to digital transformation in manufacturing. Five Challenges of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Capital Expenditure While small and medium-sized companies that were early adopters came out with a competitive advantage, it is still true that many of […]
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The manufacturing industry is rapidly changing as leading companies invest in new technologies to modernize their manufacturing infrastructures, improve overall efficiencies, and develop more flexible manufacturing processes. The introduction of IIoT technologies, combined with machine learning, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, create significant opportunities for all manufacturing companies. Overview of MQTT A key protocol in […]
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There is no sitting on the fence with manufacturing transformation in a post Covid-19 world, the value of smart manufacturing takes on an added dimension. In this unexampled signal of the pandemic most of the organizations have struggled for a faster response to the disruptive challenges and restoring their operations. Research indicates that most of […]
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Manufacturing managers maximize the tools they have at their disposal by understanding their shop’s capacity. What is Manufacturing Analytics? Manufacturing analysis is critical for companies to drive efficient production and capture the highest profitability by better use of space, materials, labor, and optimized equipment performance. A capacity analysis can be an excellent solution for auditing […]
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Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer that provides a broad range of prototyping and tooling, production fabrication, coating, assembly and aftermarket services, with a total of 20 facilities across seven states. MEC’s mission to create as much value for customers as possible has led to tremendous growth for the organization. Despite […]
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Many manufacturers have faced more change in the last five years than in the previous 20. Increased complexity, competition and a changing environment is putting more pressure on manufacturers to increase agility and flexibility to meet customer demands while operating at higher levels of efficiency and resilience. Digital solutions offer a path to succeed in […]
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Industry 4.0 is unleashing a variety of technology (such as the Industrial Internet of Things, the cloud, edge computing, and digital twins) that is spurring a leaner manufacturing industry. Automation is the foundation of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4). All of the systems that collect and communicate data are there to serve the purpose of […]
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Virtualization, which in recent years has taken increasingly important steps, has become the model of integration and management of systems with the most promising evolution. Virtualization also means rationalizing the use of a network, of a data storage resource, of software. The concept of virtualization describes a technology that is abstracted from the physical component, […]
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We’re living in a world where the things around us are becoming smarter. Thousands of internet of things (IoT) sensors on industrial equipment, embedded in city infrastructure and packaged into today’s products, are collecting data. That data helps unlock insights that can optimize operations, improve customer service and drive innovation. It’s possible for a manufacturer, […]
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Visual inspection—making sure that the parts are all present, the labels are on straight, and the packing materials are all in place—is an essential component of quality control in the manufacturing industry. By double-checking everything before products leave the factory floor, you can dramatically cut expenses, reduce waste, make customers happier, and lower the chance […]
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