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BOOSTING PANERA BREAD'S EFFICIENCY WITH CIMON'S PLC AND HMI SOLUTIONS

The initiative aimed not only to streamline operations but also to fit seamlessly within the limited space of retail restaurants, a challenge in the bustling food service industry.

The AI Imperative: Crafting Your Manufacturing Future

How does a business begin to build a compelling AI case? It starts with a problem worth solving. Here is how businesses can leap onto the AI train with a strategy that is as pragmatic as it is ambitious.

Winds Of Change For Vestas: 3D Printed Tooling Transforms Wind Turbines

There aren’t a lot of technologies that can propel towering wind turbines to new heights of time and cost efficiencies, but large-format additive manufacturing rose to the challenge and delivered with its eclectic range of applications.

Revolutionizing Sustainability: igus Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe

Smart maintenance, low-cost robotics, AI-based online tools: igus® showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO2-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe

Fostering Innovation: The Keys to Success

In a world that's always evolving, innovation is how we keep up, grow, and thrive. So, when we talk about nurturing innovation, we're really talking about fuelling the very essence of human progress and hope.

Mastering the Master Production Schedule (MPS) – Tips for Growing Manufacturers

The master production schedule (MPS) is an essential production planning tool. But how to make the most of it?

The Cost of Bad Communication in Manufacturing Plants

In this blog post, we will explore the various facets of this issue and understand why investing in effective communication is a crucial consideration for manufacturing plants.

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Lean is the Future of Manufacturing

Reducing wait times and eliminating extraneous handling and labor through lean improves your bottom line. The capital saved can then be reinvested in new and better products and processes to further improve the customer experience, which in turn fuels business growth.

How Small Manufacturers are Building a Business Case for Robotics

Smaller manufacturers are the fastest-growing area of industrial robotics today, driven by the need for new collaborative robotics systems.

How ML helps manufacturers maintain safer workplaces

This article covers the concept of machine-learning in manufacturing and highlights four use cases of ML improving workplace safety.

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Registration Is Open for PACK EXPO International 2024

The largest international packaging and processing show this year is breaking records with new solutions, inspiring thought leadership, and a personalized experience for attendees

Cellares Launches Cell Q, the World's First Automated cGMP QC Workcell for Cell Therapies, to Resolve Manual QC Processing Bottleneck and Extend IDMO Capabilities from Manufacturing Through Quality Control

Cell Q™ uses a modular platform that can be expanded to incorporate new instruments providing the flexibility required to meet new IDMO client needs

DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR MICRO MOLDING

The art of micro molding is inherently complex, laden with tasks that require consistently hitting the bullseye of extremely tight tolerances. To accomplish this feat, it's imperative to foster a collective commitment to precision across the board - from the intricate creation of micro tools to the micro molding itself, followed by rigorous validation and optimized automated assembly.

Tooling and Workholding Solutions at IMTS 2024 Emphasize Automated, Digital, and Connected Technologies

Demonstrations at the show will emphasize automated systems that integrate multiple functions, enabling users to increase precision and boost productivity with existing staff.

Rootstock Hosts Preview of 2024 State of Manufacturing Technology Survey Results in IMA Webinar

Expert manufacturing panelists Praxis CEO Ohad Idan and Girtz CIO Sean O'Meara to provide insights and perspective on early research findings

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Pleora Technologies – Digitize Manual Manufacturing

Pleora Technologies - Digitize Manual Manufacturing

Vaira™ helps manufacturers digitize, automate, and upgrade error-prone manual processes and decisions to boost productivity and increase profits by helping humans make decisions consistent, reliable, and traceable. The camera-based solution is powered by a scalable suite of shop floor-ready apps built on proven machine vision and AI expertise for frontline manufacturing operations, with two-way integration to resource planning tools to help drive continuous analysis, insight, and improvements. Start digitizing immediately, streamlining processes customized to your unique requirements and reduce errors that lead to costs, delays, and quality concerns.

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Encoder Products Company

Encoder Products Company

At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.