Reliable part counts are the backbone of good decision-making on the shop floor. Yet for many manufacturers, getting that number right is anything but easy. Some machines have unreliable or
For manufacturers operating multiple plants, getting real-time, apples-to-apples visibility is a major challenge. Each site often runs different systems, measures performance with different KPIs, or
Legacy MES systems and basic monitoring tools are often rigid and slow to adapt. While they claim to offer broad functionality, they’re rarely configured to reflect the nuances of your operations -
There’s no shortage of data on the modern shop floor. The problem is getting the right information to the right people - with the right context to make a difference. Supervisors walk the floor to
Manufacturing businesses have been implementing artificial intelligence for some time now. You can learn from their successes and failures! There's no doubt AI can do a lot of good for a business -...
In order to make the best decisions for your business you need to have as much information as possible. There are two different types of information you need - from technology and from your...
The rise of industry 4.0 is revealing a lot of networks that need some help. Network World reported, "The researchers say a smarter, unique, and organic infrastructure needs to be developed for the...
Industry 4.0 doesn't just mean new machines. It means you can connect this new technology to your existing ones. American Machinist said, "The primary method for achieving I4.0 it is to augment...
Who is leading the charge when it comes to Industry 4.0? Assembly plants. Assembly Magazine said, "Factories of the future will feature advanced technology, such as additive manufacturing, artificial...