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Revolutionizing Automotive Cooling Systems with ESTRA and Opcenter MES

April 15, 2024

IntroductionIn the world of automotive manufacturing, high-quality components and efficient production processes are essential. When it comes to vehicle cooling…

By Claudia Basso
2 MIN READ
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Cloud-based MES: Opcenter Execution for process and discrete industries on AWS

April 11, 2024

MES systems in manufacturing have transformed from rigid to modular, offering flexibility and adaptability. Cloud-based MES systems take it further, providing accessibility, scalability, and real-time data analysis.

By Claudia Basso
3 MIN READ
Smart Manufacturing Discrete

The future of manufacturing: How AI, Smart manufacturing solutions, sustainability initiatives, and global partnerships will shape 2024

February 26, 2024

The world of manufacturing is evolving rapidly, and the discrete manufacturing sector is no exception. As we look towards the…

By Alessandro Cereseto
3 MIN READ

Latest posts

Selecting the right technology for manufacturing digitalization in Medical Device and Diagnostics

May 4, 2020

With the questions of whether and when to begin implementing Smart Manufacturing already substantially answered – yes and now – MedTech firms must navigate the question of how their digital…

By Sergio Bellisario
3 MIN READ
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MOM: Orchestrating the convergence of automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and enterprise systems

April 29, 2020

Along with Cloud/SaaS platforms and smart devices, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – the IoT for manufacturing – promises unprecedented connectivity, intelligence, and responsiveness.

By Raffaello Lepratti
3 MIN READ

Infographic – Why smart manufacturing for electronics?

April 24, 2020

This infographic provides a visual guide to identifying the key challenges faced by electronics manufacturers. Utilizing smart manufacturing solutions to unify and digitalize the electronic and mechanical value chain is the proper approach to meeting these challenges and to unlocking some astonishing business benefits.

By Matteo Pavan Fracasso
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Surviving and thriving in times of seismic change

April 17, 2020

Mike Liddell, CEO of Lean Scheduling International and author of “The Little Blue Book on Scheduling” explains how having the right tools in place allows manufacturers to be agile in the face of unexpected change, making adjustments in the midst of change with greater certainty of the outcome.

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ

Ingenuity in supplier audit and standards compliance during challenging times

April 17, 2020

Manufacturer and supplier’s ability to deliver products ensuring quality and compliance is a difficult task even in times of normality. When global events or even significant local events like a natural disaster occur this task becomes monumental

By Subba Rao
2 MIN READ

Why Manufacturers Absolutely, 100% Need APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)

April 16, 2020

Why does a manufacturing company need an Advanced Scheduling system? Why isn’t Excel, or the scheduling tool provided by their ERP vendor, sufficient to get the job done?

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ

COVID-19 and the future of manufacturing

April 16, 2020

As we have all been moving so quickly handling the many facets of this crisis, I finally took a few moments to reflect on the magnitude of it all. Sitting here in my basement office at my home, I have a few personal observations.

By Rene_Wolf
7 MIN READ

Video – The Efficient Machining Shop: Challenges & Solutions

April 15, 2020

In many machining shops today, the management of data is still based on ad hoc manual processes and tribal knowledge. PLM consultant, Bob Nisivoccia of Engineering USA, talks about the liability this creates, especially for shops that are part of regulated industries such as Aerospace & Defense.

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ

Video – A Digital Offering for Assembly Manufacturing

April 15, 2020

Assembly manufacturers are looking for tools to efficiently author, simulate, manage and share information throughout their organization.

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ