Tag: automation

November 9, 2023

In our most recent whitepaper, we explore the key cybersecurity challenges faced by manufacturers in the OT sector and delve into the threats they need to defend against. We leverage the SANS Five ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls as a framework […]

November 2, 2023

Finnish based developer of 3D simulation software, Visual Components, today announces that following a long-term collaboration with Mitsubushi Electric Corporation (MELCO), the two companies are working together in a joint venture to establish a new company, ME Industrial Simulation Software […]

August 28, 2023

As businesses across various sectors transform their manufacturing and distribution processes, we are entering a new era of smart manufacturing. This seismic shift is often called “Industry 4.0”, representing the culmination of manufacturing’s digital evolution. Now more than ever, manufacturers […]

August 21, 2023

The blessing and the curse of Industry 5.0 is that it’s an open-ended concept. It can help manufacturers improve nearly any aspect of their operations and supply chain in a way that’s unique to their needs. At the same time, […]

August 10, 2023

Automation has transformed how businesses operate and compete. Yet when it comes to manufacturing, there is a glaring disparity in technology adoption, particularly between the United States and its international counterparts. Asian manufacturing hubs like Japan and South Korea have […]

July 31, 2023

While the continued evolution of automation technology holds exciting possibilities for virtually every industry, perhaps the area where it could make the greatest impact soon is that of automation. Over the next five years, it’s estimated that 25% of industrial […]

July 19, 2023

Technology is rapidly reshaping the way business is conducted, particularly for manufacturers. Robotics are poised to transform the entire manufacturing industry, and many business leaders are finding themselves faced with difficult decisions in regards to automation and robotics in their […]

July 11, 2023

The 6S Lean Management System is a six-step process devised by Toyota Production Systems in the late 1940s. It was used to help them streamline their production with less waste than competitive brands, as well as improving their performance and […]

July 7, 2023

Manufacturers are increasingly incorporating augmented reality in their digital transformation strategy. Augmented reality provides a multiplier effect for improving the efficiency and quality of production and inspection processes. Defect detection assistance, improved production rate, increased safety for your factory and […]

June 22, 2023

Intrinsic, an Alphabet company, and Siemens have teamed up to explore integrations and interfaces between Intrinsic’s robotics software, which is designed for easy use of AI-based capabilities, and Siemens Digital Industries with their open and interoperable portfolio for automating and […]

May 10, 2023

Leading packaging and robotic automation company, RMGroup, recently installed an automated pouch line at US-based Buckman’s Inc., one of the largest suppliers and distributors of swimming pool chemicals, water treatment chemicals and ice melt products in the Eastern US. The […]

April 21, 2023

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in South Africa’s manufacturing sector face a challenging operating environment with increasing competition, rand/dollar volatility, higher customer expectations, load shedding and shorter innovation cycles. Technology is essential to keep up with the pace of change, drive […]

April 17, 2023

Technology has evolved rapidly in the last three decades. A rising global population means a higher demand for goods and services. Companies find ways to increase production and quality control, such as through the Internet of Things. The IoT has […]

April 13, 2023

Environmental, social, and governance impact metrics, commonly referred to as ESG, are nothing new – the term was coined in 2005 – but their popularity has multiplied in the past several years. Ninety percent of S&P 500 companies and 70 […]

April 12, 2023

Manufacturers transitioning to Industry 4.0 have a lot of decisions to make. One of them is choosing an IIOT technology solution that best fits their needs and business goals. Since it’s new and unknown territory for most which leaves many […]

April 7, 2023

The use of robotics in manufacturing has grown consistently over the past decade. A recent report from the Association for Advancing Automation revealed that North America saw a record in robot sales in 2022, with the number of robots ordered […]

April 6, 2023

ABB is accelerating its growth strategy in the United States by investing approximately $170 million and creating highly skilled jobs in manufacturing, innovation and distribution operations. ABB is committed to growing in the US by investing in its electrification and […]

March 29, 2023

What is waste in lean manufacturing? In the lean manufacturing methodology, waste is described as any activity that does not bring value to the customer. It encompasses far more than physical garbage or production residues and can result from anything […]

March 27, 2023

Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing manufacturing as we know it. Built upon technologies integrating robotics, AI, machine learning, big data analysis, cloud computing, and sensors, this fourth industrial revolution is improving plant efficiency, increasing production stability, and minimizing operation costs. Manufacturers […]

March 14, 2023

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the results of the 8th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report.” The global study surveyed more than 1,350 manufacturers across 13 of […]