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For most manufacturing operations, there are two fundamentally different approaches to maintenance: preventive vs predictive maintenance.
Most manufacturing and warehouse operations default to preventive maintenance, but a more tailor-made approach comes from predictive maintenance.
Continue reading “Preventive vs Predictive Maintenance – Which is Better? (Infographic)”The Electric Vehicle market will continue to expand around the world for decades to come. But one of the limitations with Electric Vehicles is their range of distance on a single charge.
In order to facilitate the growth of Electric Vehicle purchase and use there needs to be a dramatic expansion of the Electric Vehicle charging station infrastructure.
It won’t be enough to just charge your vehicle at home. There will need to be an expansive network of charging stations and options across any and every country.
Continue reading “The Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure!”Industry 4.0 is a hot trend that is continually helping to increase efficiencies in manufacturing and many manufacturing companies are actively looking for ways to adopt it in their own operations.
The potential gains for any production operation are significant, but there are also some requirements to be observed before attempting to implement Industry 4.0 practices in a manufacturing facility.
If you want to ensure that you will be able to take advantage of Industry 4.0 trends with minimal hassle, there are a few things you should do in preparing your company for Industry 4.0.
Continue reading “Preparing Your Company for Industry 4.0!”A recent report shared by Oracle reveals that about 76 percent of restaurant owners say that using robots for food quality checking is appealing, according to an article on Brookings. Technology has had a significant impact on every aspect of our lives, from how we communicate to how we drive, including the food and beverage industry.
And now tech innovations are changing how food is grown, processed, and bought. However, to enjoy the benefits technology offers, the food sector should use it appropriately.
Continue reading “How Technology is Transforming the Food and Beverage Industry!”Automation has many benefits including Automation ROI. Among the advantages are these: It frees up employees from performing manual or repetitive tasks and allows them to focus on tasks that require more thinking and analysis. It increases productivity and the quality of products. It speeds up the time to do the job, facilitating business growth.
Are there drawbacks to automation? Yes, of course, the main one being financial. Automation and robotic equipment and the software required to run them are pricey.
However, investing in automation results in a payback after a certain amount of time has passed, and this occurs at the point at which increased productivity and sale revenue outweigh the combined capital and labor costs.
Continue reading “Automation ROI, Tools and Productivity!”Factory floor operations are diverse and vary hugely in size. Most factories have unique outputs that take an idea, make it, and get it out to consumers. It is on the factory floor where several operations take place to ensure the efficient production of goods.
Many people work on the factory floor, and there are many steps on any given production line; this being so, a high level of efficiency is needed in order to ensure that the production line runs smoothly. Managers are always looking for ways to optimize operations, prevent delays, and ensure their staff are well trained.
This blog will give those in charge of factory floor operations some tips to maximize their workflow, help reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
Continue reading “Best Ways to Optimize Factory Floor Operations!”Manufacturing contributed 10.8% to the total US GDP in 2020. Manufacturing businesses are at the heart of eCommerce and retail businesses. If you’re an eCommerce seller or manufacturer, you need to know BOMs (bill of materials).
How do you create a bill of materials? Why are they useful for both eCommerce sellers and manufacturers alike?
Keep reading to learn what a bill of materials is, what it includes, and the advantages your manufacturing business gains from using a BOM to define the manufacturing process from start to finish.
Continue reading “The Bill of Materials (BOM) Beginners Guide!”Manufacturing technology helps power forward the industry into areas it has never been before. It can also help cover every section of your manufacturing process that you could even think of.
This includes being able to accurately calculate the real manufacturing cost of our products (and meet customer cost reduction requirements), by measuring things like failures in production, repairs, products return from customers, scrap of products and components, and late deliveries of products to customers.
Manufacturing technology can also assist you with key issues that come about in your quality control process.
So are there any perceived downsides to a company investing in manufacturing technology? Should there be any hesitation to more technology investments?
Continue reading “The Expected Growth of Manufacturing Technology Investments!”In recent years, the rise of CNC machine shops has disrupted traditional manufacturing. CNC (computer numerical control) shops are small businesses that use advanced equipment to fabricate parts from metals and plastics.
What makes them unique is their ability to create custom parts quickly and efficiently. This has made them a popular choice for businesses that need one-off or small batches of parts manufactured.
In this article, we will take a closer look at CNC machine shops and how they are disrupting traditional manufacturing. We will also explore the benefits of using CNC machining services and how to choose the right shop for your needs.
Continue reading “The Complete Guide to CNC Machine Shops!”3D printing is a process that involves creating a three-dimensional physical object from a digital design. The said design is made using CAD (computer-aided design) software, and is used as a blueprint for professional 3D printers.
3D printing is used in various industries, including medical, food, and architecture, to mention a few. This article will look into the industrial applications of 3D printing in the said sectors. Keep reading to learn more.
Continue reading “Top 3 Industrial Applications of 3D Printing!”As the world becomes more advanced, and technology becomes a part of day-to-day life, one thing has always stayed the same: manufacturing. Manufacturing is the past and present. Manufacturing is the future!
While today, there are many changes in this industry, it remains an important part of our society and economy.
These changes have opened new possibilities for the future, with roles such as that of “manufacturers” or “makers” playing a vital role in society.
Continue reading “Why Manufacturing is the Future!”Running a manufacturing plant or factory requires a lot of maintenance and upkeep. Industrial machines are essential components in the production process, which means they must be kept in good working condition. Regular industrial machine maintenance is the key to running these machines smoothly and minimizing downtime.
Continue reading “7 Useful Tips for Industrial Machine Maintenance!”I am a proponent of dual sourcing. Some people believe in outsourcing or insourcing, offshoring or onshoring. I believe in all of the above. The vulnerabilities with sole sourcing are very real. And you need look no further than the pandemic and semiconductor fabrication.
The global pandemic resulted in unexpected shortages of goods and disruptions in delivery which continue to this day. And in the extreme many businesses failed, investments were lost, or suffered irreparable harm as a result.
A major reason for the extensive damage caused by the breakdown of Supply Chains during the pandemic was because of broad based single points of failure. This is why we need to address this problem as it pertains to semiconductor fabrication.
Continue reading “The Single Point of Failure in Supply Chain – Semiconductor Fabrication!”Apparel supply chain management is a key factor in determining the success of the apparel business. In any industry, an efficient supply chain is important to make the product reach the customer on time, and in optimum condition.
By means of optimizing the operations within the supply chain, maximum level of efficiency can be achieved, which in turn, leads to growth for the business.
Continue reading “The Importance of Supply Chain in the Apparel Industry!”Project management may be a challenging assignment regardless of the business or specific undertaking. However, administrative discipline and monitoring are required more than anything else when it comes to injection molding projects.
Having project management offices (PMOs) has now become industry standard as they assure high-quality production runs by adopting precise regulations and procedures, as well as monitoring the whole manufacturing process.
Continue reading “Project Management for Injection Molding Projects!”
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