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What Embracing Cloud Computing and Automation Can Fix
There’s been a lot of talk recently about utilizing cloud computing and automation in manufacturing. So many companies have already adopted these technologies, but others balk at such an operational upheaval. While it may take time to implement these new technologies,...
How You Can Use Your Digital Transformation to Continuously Solve Business Problems
When we talk about digital transformations (i.e. the Internet of Things, Automation, etc.) we tend to think of them as a way to solve one problem. While they can be useful for this approach, their real power lies in embracing the technologies as a way to continuously...
How Augmented Reality (AR) Improves Manufacturing
Before we talk about how Augmented Reality can improve manufacturing, we need to define it. Augmented Reality combines the real and digital worlds by overlaying a computer-generated image over a real-world object. A recent example of this is Nintendo’s Pokémon Go app...
How Innovation Will Take You from Reactive Maintenance to Predictive Maintenance
In this day and age, any downtime on your machines can cause a host of problems for your business. The good news is that you can use innovations in technology to prevent downtime by instituting a predictive maintenance program. What is Reactive Maintenance? The old...
How Increasing Smart Manufacturing Will Help Grow Manufacturing
What is Smart Manufacturing? Smart Manufacturing has become a topic of conversation among manufacturing experts, strategists and thought leaders. Despite its recent coverage in the media, however, many aren’t sure what it entails or even how it’s relevant to their...
Balancing CNC Machining and 3D Printing for Metal Parts
Traditional CNC Machining is being rapidly replaced by 3D Printing for metal parts. Many companies are completely switching over to the new technology. However, there are some benefits to using both, as each has its own advantages and pitfalls to consider. What is the...
The Benefits of Automating with Robots
We are big proponents of automation, especially when it reduces manufacturing time and increases profits. Automating your processes with robots can lead to these benefits. Lower Operating Costs Robots are more efficient at getting work done. It is estimated that they...
Additive Manufacturing: What is it and How Can it Be Used to Improve Manufacturing
What is Additive Manufacturing? Additive manufacturing is a technological term to describe building 3D objects by adding layer-upon-layer of material. 3D printed materials used to just mean those made with plastic. Today, though, materials can include metal, concrete,...
Why You Must Evolve in Order to Stay Ahead
Change is a Constant If there is anything that the last couple of years in manufacturing have taught us, is that nothing stays the same. From the adoption of the IoT (Internet of Things) in manufacturing, to adding AI (artificial intelligence) programs, the...
Advantages of Edge Computing Vs. Cloud Computing for Implementing the Internet of Things
Now that the Internet of Things is starting to gain real market penetration in the manufacturing industry, there are real questions surrounding what type of network set-up to use to achieve optimal results. What is the difference between Edge Computing and Cloud...
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