TOP EIGHT TRENDS EVERY COO SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING whitepaper Oct 08, 2020 Modern manufacturers are no longer just makers; they are the thread that connects the entire lifecycle of a product. To thrive in this modern environment, they must increasingly rely upon technology to power breakthrough innovations and drive more intelligent operations. In this year’s trends report... Read More |
MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING, AND COVID-19 whitepaper Mar 20, 2020 Just a week ago our world looked very different. This week we’re in the midst of one of the biggest health crises the world has ever seen. We have been thinking long and hard about how we respond to this awful situation. One of the serious concerns right now is our lack of preparedness for thi... Read More |
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ELECTRICAL DESIGN ELIMINATES ‘BALL OF STRING’ whitepaper Feb 05, 2020 While 3D CAD technology has revolutionized mechanical design for decades now, its electrical counterpart has languished in 2D. But no longer. Electrical design doesn’t need to be an afterthought when it comes to product development. Learn how electrical and mechanical design can be integrated into a... Read More |
SAVE TIME, REDUCE COSTS AND IMPROVE MOLD QUALITY whitepaper Feb 05, 2020 With more of today’s products containing plastic components, there is a need to shorten injection-molded part and tooling development cycles while simultaneously improving the quality of injection-molded parts. Learn how plastics simulation software helps part designers, mold makers and injection-mo... Read More |
DESIGNING FOR THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION whitepaper Feb 05, 2020 How do you design and manufacture products suited for the Fourth Industrial Revolution — the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)? Hint: You can’t do it with single-point 3D modeling and 2D drawing solutions. Learn how upgrading to an integrated 3D product development solution c... Read More |
TRANSFORM THE MANUFACTURING VALUE CHAIN WITH APIS whitepaper Dec 17, 2019 How Airbus, Univar, and ABB have digitally transformed with an API strategy Manufacturers have significantly improved value chain performance over the past 20 years, boosting industry productivity by 47%. However, traditional methodologies are now delivering diminishing returns. To tackle digital tr... Read More |
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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ENABLES A HIGH-PERFORMING WORKFORCE whitepaper Jul 02, 2019 How workforce management technology helps optimize employee motivation and productivity U.S. manufacturers can't ignore the importance of employee engagement for driving productivity and profitability. In fact, studies show that employee disengagement is costing U.S. organizations about half a trill... Read More |
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THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: 2020 AND BEYOND whitepaper Jul 02, 2019 U.S. manufacturers as a whole are bullish about future growth prospects. To address such challenges, manufacturers are making significant investments in equipment and systems. This report deals with manufacturers’ challenges, strategies, and investment priorities in the foreseeable future. Nine out ... Read More |
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF INDUSTRY 4.0 THROUGH VORTEX DDS whitepaper Apr 19, 2019 Vortex DDS provides real-time data sharing that flows freely to wherever it’s needed, in the emergent Industry 4.0 environment. A new Industrial Automation Use Case from ADLINK looks at how Vortex DDS underpins a major industrial power plant management platform. Download the document to discover mor... Read More |
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FIXED VS WITHDRAWABLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? whitepaper In the United States, medium-voltage (MV) power distribution typically uses withdrawable circuit breaker switchgear (WCBS). Withdrawable breakers allow for regular maintenance and provide an easily visible confirmation of circuit isolation but at a cost - having removable parts and the act of insert... Read More |
STATE OF 5G 2017 & BEYOND whitepaper 5G is rapidly climbing the hype cycle. Qualcomm has even claimed it could be as “transformative as electricity.” wireless network operators in the U.S. are not only talking about 5G but asserting that their trials are ongoing and deployments are coming soon-in many cases, years earlier t... Read More |
VIVINT SMART HOME SOLVES THE FIELD COMMUNICATION CONUNDRUM whitepaper Vivint Smart Home is a leading smart home services provider based in Utah that is solving the communication conundrum for its 1,000 field technicians. The company has rolled out a secure mobile communication platform that has made it easier to relay important information, improve messaging visibilit... Read More |
USING ERP TO TAKE YOUR MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS TO THE NEXT LEVEL whitepaper Competition in the manufacturing industry has forced the industry to shift its focus from process efficiency to superior customer service. But can you support this new business model with traditional systems and processes? Best-in-Class companies are leveraging the capabilities of ERP to adapt to th... Read More |
INDUSTRY 4.0: MINIMIZING DOWNTIME RISK WITH RESILIENT EDGE COMPUTING whitepaper Aug 19, 2020 Industry 4.0 makes manufacturing “smart” through emerging technology innovations such as data analytics, autonomous robotics, and AI. These technologies drive increased productivity and performance throughout the value chain. These datadriven innovations require information technology (I... Read More |
DESIGN FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING WITH POLYJET whitepaper Aug 18, 2020 As with other manufacturing techniques, the 3D printing process can be challenging and demands a level of expertise and familiarization. This guide aims to help designers produce quality and cost-effective parts on Stratasys PolyJet 3D systems. The guide provides information for both new and experie... Read More |
HOW TO EFFECTIVELY DESIGN, SELL, AND DELIVER CONFIGURED PRODUCTS whitepaper Aug 12, 2020 For industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers, delivering personalized, unique products is the key to doing business in an increasingly competitive environment. Read this best practice guide to learn how you can increase sales and reduce costs through. Facilitated configuration, quoting, orde... Read More |
EDGE COMPUTING IN THE NEW OT ECOSYSTEM whitepaper Aug 03, 2020 Edge computing is one of today's leading disruptive digital technologies. Until recently, it was overshadowed by the Cloud with its power, scalability, and as-a-service platform capabilities. However, there is an increasing realization that both have their place in the Industrial Internet of Thi... Read More |
SMART MEASURING SYSTEMS FOR THE SMART FACTORY whitepaper Aug 01, 2020 Today’s manufacturers are under pressure to be more flexible, reduce downtime and costs and increase efficiencies. In addition to making new investments in production and technology, data-driven manufacturing companies are responding to these pressures by leveraging the capabilities of artific... Read More |
PACING THE INDUSTRY 4.0 MANUFACTURING REVOLUTION whitepaper Aug 01, 2020 Imagine the power of a process model that defines the pace of your production. Imagine process mining insights, which allow you to feel the pulse of actual process performance. Imagine a digital twin as a virtual representation of your manufacturing processes. Imagine a single software which - at th... Read More |
INDUSTRIAL IOT PLATFORM: MAKE VS. BUY whitepaper Aug 01, 2020 The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing is now an imperative to staying competitive. This means that becoming a digital enterprise is a requirement, as Bain & Company estimates the IIoT to have a $200B market potential by 2021. Organizations face a choice of building their own ... Read More |
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THE FUTURE OF SMART LOGISTICS AUTOMATION whitepaper Jul 31, 2020 Geek+ is one of the world’s fastest growing logistics automation companies. Its technology offering, which is based around a core product range of four smart robotic systems – picking, moving, forklift and sorting robots; all underpinned by a highly intelligent AI-enabled software platfo... Read More |
METAL 3D PRINTING AT FMI INSTRUMED whitepaper Jul 31, 2020 We are a contract manufacturer for the global medical device industry. FMI Instrumed is specialized in the series production of implants such as cages, ploy-and monoaxial screws, instruments and other surgery products. Our customers are located around the world. Read More |
HOW TO FILL MANUFACTURING’S SKILLS GAP AMIDST THE PANDEMIC whitepaper Jul 30, 2020 After the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly ground the world to a halt in the first few months of 2020, it created both new challenges for the manufacturing industry and exacerbated those that had existed for some time. According to an article by McKinsey & Company analysts,1 the future we expected by ... Read More |
NEW MOTOR TECHNOLOGY COULD BE “THE PERFECT FIT” IN YOUR APPLICATION whitepaper Jul 27, 2020 Permanent Magnet synchronous AC Motors are growing in popularity. This 8-page guide provides a detailed look inside a permanent magnet AC motor and how this technology differs from both servo and induction motors.A motor type that is growing in popularity is marketed with several different names, in... Read More |
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT ROBOT whitepaper Jul 23, 2020 Robots now come in many sizes, and in configurations of two to seven axes. They can do simple or complicated work, even surgery, and are easier to integrate than ever into any manufacturing or processing environments, including food zones, clean rooms and warehouses. But what’s most important ... Read More |
HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE USING GRABCAD SHOP whitepaper Jul 17, 2020 We launched a new product back in late 2019 called GrabCAD Shop. The idea was simple. We wanted to build a solution to make the 3D printing work order management process better—less manual, more integrated, and more cost effective.Now, GrabCAD Shop is the only 3D printing work order management... Read More |
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE A LOTTO LEARN.WE CAN HELP. whitepaper Jul 16, 2020 That experience demands a platform supported by increased connectivity and cloud infrastructure. The industry will require immense computing and processing power for all the information that AVs rely on and will continue to rely on in a future with 5G. Read More |
BROCHURE: GMP MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 16, 2020 Quality control testing instrumentation solutions for GMP manufacturing. From raw materials QC through production QC and final product QC.Purified Water is used to produce nonparenteral preparations and other pharma applications, including tests/assays for which water is indicated. SOP parameters ca... Read More |
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS whitepaper Jul 14, 2020 Make no mistake, Manufacturing 4.0 technologies have played a vital role in manufacturers’ ability to remain agile amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturers responding to Hitachi Vantara’s Industry Insights: Manufacturing Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis survey indicated that digita... Read More |
RETURNABLE ASSET TRACKING 101 whitepaper Jul 13, 2020 There are different tracking technologies typically used in a production facility. Depending on the amount of data transmitted and the complexity of implementation each have corresponding price points. The manual manipulation of hand scanners requires time for processing and allows for error in reco... Read More |
5TH ANNUAL STATE OF MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY REPORT whitepaper Jul 06, 2020 In a recent global survey of approximately 200 manufacturers, participants revealed a desire to realize the alluring promise of smart manufacturing. Their success hinges on three factors: their ability to identify what will improve the business and articulate the desired outcomes, select transformat... Read More |
KICK-STARTING YOURMODERN MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 01, 2020 Read this resource for tips you can use now to increase your OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) and modernize the maintenance program at your manufacturing organization to reduce risk and increase efficiency. This e-book can help you unlock new efficiency and drive profit with tips around Read More |
IMPROVE EQUIPMENTAVAILABILITY whitepaper Jul 01, 2020 The auto move manufacturer had incurred significant financial losses and struggled in denying methods in which they could optimize their excising operons and align with corporate Industry 4.0 incaves. They experienced bo@leneck operons that caused unplanned down me and had increasing scrap rates due... Read More |
FLEXIBLE ROBOTIC END EFFECTORS FOR REDEPLOYING ROBOTS whitepaper Jun 08, 2020 Before cobots and other fast-deployable robots, many automated manufacturing cells incorporated only fixed or dedicated tooling rather than solutions that allow for changes or updates. An advantage of fixed automation is that it allows for reliable and high throughput, but it also tends to be custom... Read More |
AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES HAVE A LOT TO LEARN. WE CAN HELP whitepaper May 21, 2020 That experience demands a platform supported by increased connectivity and cloud infrastructure. The industry will require immense computing and processing power for all the information that AVs rely on and will continue to rely on in a future with 5G. Read More |
USING BUSINESS ANALYTICS TO REBOUND & SUCCEED ON PRODUCT QUALITY whitepaper May 20, 2020 Today's manufacturers have had to pivot quickly to adapt to demands brought on by COVID-19. Business Intelligence and analytics have played a vital role in providing the most successful manufacturers with insights necessary to find new ways to: Improve product and service quality. Read More |
HOW TO SOLVE PRODUCTIVITY ISSUES WITH AUTOMATED QUALITY CONTROL whitepaper May 11, 2020 In manufacturing, the slightest deviation can have significant repercussions. This guide presents solutions, in the form of best practices, that will help quality and production managers solve their productivity issues and implement near-line and in-line automated dimensional inspections. Read More |
HOW ARE MANUFACTURERS INVESTING IN AI? whitepaper Apr 06, 2020 Manufacturers are investing heavily in artificial intelligence. One global forecast projects 49.5 percent annual growth of AI investments among manufacturing companies. Investments, though, require a use case. Where in their organizations will manufacturers focus? According to a 2019 study by IFS fo... Read More |
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THE NEW FACE OF MANUFACTURING whitepaper Mar 06, 2020 The manufacturing industry is undergoing tremendous change. The industrial revolution brought us assembly lines and mass production. The result was a dramatic increase in worker productivity. The digital revolution brings a host of new opportunities, enabled by data and the power and intelligence of... Read More |
DISCRETE MANUFACTURING IN A CHANGING WORLD whitepaper Mar 02, 2020 Discrete manufacturers in Great Britain and around the world have undergone huge transformation in this fourth Industrial Revolution – for a number of reasons. A combination of factors that include economic and market uncertainty, changing customer expectations around technology and a fast-mov... Read More |
USING BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVE AND EMPOWER whitepaper Mar 02, 2020 Today's manufacturers have had to pivot quickly to adapt to demands brought on by COVID-19. Business Intelligence and analytics have played a vital role in providing the most successful manufacturers with insights necessary to find new ways to: Improve product and service quality.Higher levels o... Read More |
AUTOMATED PRESSING OF BOILER CHASSIS DOUBLES RATE OF PRODUCTION whitepaper Feb 29, 2020 Ideal Boilers in Hull, UK started manufacturing boilers back in 1906. Since autumn 2018, the boiler chassis for the domestic range of boilers have been manufactured in a fully automated and highly efficient process designed by AP&T. Over 400,000 boilers leave the factory in Hull every year for h... Read More |
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THE VALUE OF AUGMENTED REALITY IN MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY whitepaper Feb 24, 2020 This white paper is part of AMT’s resource library on transformative technologies. There is enormous opportunity for learning, collaboration, and investment between the manufacturing and technology communities to accelerate innovative solutions and product development in the coming decade. Ind... Read More |
HOW TO REDUCE YOUR TOTAL LANDED COSTS whitepaper Feb 19, 2020 With over 45 years of experience providing industrial and retail packaging solutions, Progress Container & Display has the skills and knowledge necessary to help you with all of your packaging needs, including packaging design, packaging manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. We’ve ... Read More |
POWERING THE NEW AGE OF MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 10, 2020 Manufacturing is at a crossroads. The traditional ways of growing productivity and profits no longer work, and the industry has been at a loss for new ones. But no longer. A solution has been found. The potential is unlimited, and the obstacles are gone. All that remains is for manufacturers to embr... Read More |
A&D MANUFACTURING TAKES ON INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Feb 07, 2020 This paper discusses four key focus areas for manufacturers looking to capitalize on the advancements of the fourth industrial revolution in Aerospace & Defense 4.0-and centers around some common feedback we hear from our customer base when they look to future-proof their business. Connectivity ... Read More |
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SHARE TO GAIN: UNLOCKING DATA VALUE IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jan 13, 2020 Emerging technologies, such as advanced analytics and artificial intelligence, are transforming the world of production and creating new opportunities for industry, society and the environment. Data is critical, as is companies ability to manage it effectively. While manufacturers are making strides... Read More |
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WHY DECK 7 whitepaper Jan 01, 2020 With over 2,800 campaigns each year delivered through a team of 300+ digital, data, and technology specialists, Deck 7 is a first resource for B2B demand generation services for marketers worldwide.Clients leverage Deck 7’s multichannel content marketing services and Media 7’s network of... Read More |
DECK 7 WEBINARS AND VIRTUAL EVENTS whitepaper Jan 01, 2020 If you recognize some of these challenges, download the Deck 7 Webinar & Virtual Events overview to see how we make it easy for busy marketers to run highly successful webinars and virtual events.... Read More |
STORA ENSO ANNUAL REPORT 2019 whitepaper Dec 31, 2019 Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction, and paper. We employ some 26 000 people in more than 30 countries and our shares are listed on the Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R) stock exchan... Read More |
FACTS ABOUT THE TRUE STATE OF THE ART OF 3D CONSTRUCTION PRINTING whitepaper Dec 13, 2019 Winsun has a 3D construction printer installed in their factory in Suzhou, China, that produces elements by 3D printing. The elements are then transported to and assembled at the building site to form the building structure. Hence, Winsun is actually 3D printing precast elements and do not 3D print ... Read More |
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES IN CREO whitepaper Nov 11, 2019 Creo is a 3D CAD solution that helps you build better products faster by accelerating product innovation, reusing the best of your design and replacing assumptions with facts. Go from the earliest phases of product design to a smart, connected product with Creo. And with cloud-based augmented realit... Read More |
LEADING TRANSFORMATION IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Nov 05, 2019 The manufacturing industry has always been shaped by technology. Today, the convergence of digital technologies with physical machinery is the primary driver of technology-led change in the sector, but there are signs that European manufacturers are slow on the uptake. To examine the opportunities a... Read More |
SUPPLY CHAIN COLLABORATION THROUGH ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES whitepaper Oct 31, 2019 This report is the result of a collaboration between members of the World Economic Forum Council on Advanced Manufacturing and Production. It summarizes the main findings of work conducted on the application of advanced manufacturing and digital technologies on future production and supply-chain mod... Read More |
AI IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY whitepaper Oct 26, 2019 After all, AI has long since found its way into everyday industrial life and is also a driving force behind the digital revolution in the food and beverage industry. Its raw material is large amounts of data, which can be accessed with the help of AI solutions such as Deep Machine Learning. Read More |
A GUIDE TO REDUCING MANUFACTURING AND LOGISTICS COSTS whitepaper Oct 18, 2019 The pressure to reduce manufacturing/logistics costs is relentless. Your customers expect ever faster product introductions, continuous process improvement and customization for local markets. Meanwhile, the cost of labor, raw materials and energy are increasing. Customers require you to hold the li... Read More |
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THE ROI OF 3D PRINTING FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS whitepaper Oct 10, 2019 Product designers, engineers, and manufacturing professionals are no longer limited by 3D printers that are too big, unsuitable, and cost-prohibitive for an office environment. Today, affordable, office-friendly desktop 3D printing machines are enabling design and manufacturing professionals to crea... Read More |
PCBA MANUFACTURING FOR EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS whitepaper Oct 05, 2019 Just putting electronics outside presents challenges of wide temperature ranges, moisture, and possibly even rodents. High mountains, deserts, and arctic environments makes these challenges worse. Then at the extreme end are the abyssal plane at the bottom of the ocean, oil wells deep under the eart... Read More |
ADDRESSING THE PEOPLE & PRODUCTIVITY CONUNDRUM IN UK FOOD MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 26, 2019 Within the UK, the food and drink manufacturing sector is the largest, bigger than the automotive and aerospace sectors combined. It is no surprise therefore that over 400,000 people are employed within this important manufacturing sector. However, this in turn highlights the reliance that the secto... Read More |
MANUFACTURING RECORDS BOOKS: A GUIDE TO AUTOMATION WITH SAP whitepaper Sep 20, 2019 Despite the move to digital, most companies within the oil and gas industry are expected to keep a paper-trail of hundreds, if not thousands, of documents for compliance or contractual purposes. From product designs, materials specifications and/or inspection reports to company policies, standard op... Read More |
TRANSFORMATIVE ANALYTICS SCENARIOS IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 17, 2019 Like many industries today, manufacturing is experiencing transformation at a staggering pace. With the rise of globalization, evolving customer demands, and growing digital commerce, manufacturing is experiencing a fourth industrial revolution: Industry 4.0. The confluence of these technology trend... Read More |
FIVE DESIGN TIPS FOR LASER WIRE 3D PRINTING whitepaper Sep 10, 2019 Laser Wire Additive Manufacturing has a number of exceptional benefits inherent to its process – which can only be achieved in the design process. LWAM also is not without its limitations – it’s also important to work within these constraints to build a successful part. Read More |
THE MANUFACTURER’S GUIDE TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION whitepaper Sep 03, 2019 There is a growing skills gap and talent shortage in the workforce. Environmental sustainability has become imperative for manufacturing customers. Fortunately, advances in technology give us the opportunity to impact our people, society, and planet for good. Manufacturers globally are being disrupt... Read More |
ARE YOU READY FOR THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING? whitepaper Sep 03, 2019 The Life Sciences industry is facing transformational change. The convergence of technology, digitalization, additive manufacturing, machine learning and 3D modeling is upon us. Indeed, the industry is poised to deliver breakthrough innovations at a rate, and cost, never thought possible. The challe... Read More |
A DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ROADMAP FOR MANUFACTURERS whitepaper Aug 23, 2019 In Manufacturing, digitization of processes has gained significant momentum in recent years. Output is aggressive, capacity utilization is up and for most manufacturers, performance results and shareholder returns are solid. At the same time, these organizations are operating in an incredibly compet... Read More |
WHY AI? HOW LANGUAGE & AI SERVICES GO HAND-IN-HAND whitepaper Aug 21, 2019 In practice, of course, things are more complicated. Effective translation necessitates a nuanced understanding of (at least) two languages and cultures, both source and target. It requires an understanding of the original content’s goals. It mandates a fluency in tone and subtext as well as v... Read More |
A BUYER’S GUIDE FOR LOCALIZATION SERVICES: whitepaper Aug 21, 2019 Your localization partner is going to do a deep-dive into your business—so start by diving deep into theirs. Are they an industry-leader with 20 years of experience or a relative newcomer? Will they speak Samoan, Uzbek, or Swahili (and all your customers’ languages)? Can they deliver on-... Read More |
QUALITY AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN PROCESS MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 20, 2019 Food, beverage, and other consumer packaged goods manufacturers are keenly aware that problems with quality translate quickly to lower levels of customer satisfaction, higher costs, and shrinking revenues, according to the Boston Consulting Group. What manufacturers need to be mindful of is that the... Read More |
CRM FOR MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 19, 2019 The transformation starts with optimising existing business processes, but ultimately ambitions will be rooted in winning new business - increasing sales and growing market share. As consumers demand personalised customer experiences and services, this is driving a shift away from production-centric... Read More |
USING CONTENT MARKETING TO GENERATE DEMAND, CREATE NEW AUDIENCES whitepaper Aug 14, 2019 Content—and how brands use it to interact with buyers at all stages of the engagement journey—has fundamentally reshaped every business’ go-to-market strategy. This shift has been particularly challenging for “top-of-the-funnel” demand generation marketers, most of who ... Read More |
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6 STEPS TO THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 13, 2019 Pushed by the success of early adopters, OVER 40% OF MANUFACTURERS will have enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives in place by 2021. We thought we had 5-6 years to develop an DX strategy. It turns out we have 1-2 years. Read More |
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QUICK GUIDE TO ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 01, 2019 Additive manufacturing has become a critical part of the design, prototyping and production process for engineers and production professionals, so it’s important to better understand its applications, benefits and overall role. This Quick Guide to Additive Manufacturing is designed to answer s... Read More |
MAPPING THE SKILLS THAT WILL POWER MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 31, 2019 Digitization, automation and transformation are impacting every industry, disrupting skills and creating new jobs. Manufacturing is the vanguard, with new roles appearing as fast as others become obsolete. Manufacturers are reporting growing talent shortages as they struggle to find the right blend ... Read More |
BIM FOR MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 31, 2019 As industries rapidly evolve, more and more building manufacturers are turning to Business Information Modeling to win bids and ensure that projects are completed with consistency and quality. According to McGraw-Hill Construction surveys of North American companies, BIM is currently used by over 70... Read More |
INTRODUCTION TO IOT IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 25, 2019 The industrial revolution and the Internet of Things is re-shaping what’s possible for the world of manufacturing today. According to industry experts, the IoT in Manufacturing market is expected to grow to 45.3 Billion by 2022, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 29.0% from 2017-2021. Read More |
HOW DOES AUGMENTED REALITY DISRUPT AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY? whitepaper Jul 25, 2019 However, AR goes beyond gaming and AR masks creation. Besides already existing educational apps e.g., BBC’s Civilisations AR or instructional augmented reality apps e.g., Street View mode in Google Maps overlaying AR walking directions atop the real world; Gatwick’s AR passenger app for ... Read More |
THE TOP 5 REASONS FOR MANUFACTURERS TO IMPROVE DATA MANAGEMENT whitepaper Jul 23, 2019 Today’s manufacturers face a host of challenges related to effectively managing product design and manufacturing data, not just within product development and manufacturing departments, but across the greater manufacturing enterprise. How well manufacturing organizations manage product and pro... Read More |
COUNTDOWN TO THE TIPPING POINT FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jul 22, 2019 Industry 4.0 machines, technology and equipment are revolutionizing manufacturing by digitalizing production processes, quality assurance, maintenance, planning, forecasting, innovation and discovery, time to market, supply chain efficiency, and many other aspects of the manufacturing ecosystem. Dig... Read More |
10 BASIC 3D MODEL REPAIR FUNCTIONS EVERY DATA PREPPER SHOULD KNOW whitepaper Jul 22, 2019 If you have some experience with designing and printing 3D models, you know how important it is to repair your 3D file after conversion from CAD to STL. The design may look perfect, but when you start printing it, the build can fail. An error can easily slip the eye, which is why STL editing softwar... Read More |
THE IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING 3D PRINTING AT THE POINT-OF-CARE whitepaper Jul 19, 2019 The creation of patient-specific anatomical models derived from medical imaging data is reported as early as 1981. These first anatomical models, generated by contouring computed tomography images and milling manufacturing techniques, were low resolution, labor intensive and prohibitively expensive ... Read More |
BUSINESS VALUE IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 17, 2019 As a software vendor, IFS has always focused intently on delivering real and measurable business value to customers. The software and technology itself is designed to facilitate your business and eliminate non-value added work from existing processes. It can let you take on new business processes or... Read More |
THE MARKETING BLUEPRINT FOR MANUFACTURERS whitepaper Jul 16, 2019 The outlook on how well our economy is doing has foreshadowed parts of our personal lives and the way we do business from year to year. I’m sure you’ve noticed that there has been significant progress happening all across the US. Hopefully, this means you’ve increased production an... Read More |
COMPETE AND WIN IN THE AGE OF ACCOUNT BASED BUYING whitepaper Jul 15, 2019 If you’re on a B2B revenue team, it’s likely your Marketing and Sales teams are experiencing some angst these days when it comes to understanding how prospects and customers want to interact with your company. On one hand customers seem to want ultra-personalized attention on every chann... Read More |
ESIM: GIVING MANUFACTURERS THE COMPETITIVE EDGE whitepaper Jul 11, 2019 Manufacturers not only form a key part in this connected ecosystem, simply by providing devices that work as intended, they also stand to profit from the burgeoning demand for connected devices. Organizations looking to capitalize upon this opportunity often produce and store regionspecific stock ke... Read More |
SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM OVER 60 YEARS OF MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 10, 2019 The last ten years have been tumultuous for the American manufacturing sector, which had already seen more than its fair share of difficult decades before the Great Recession of 2008. In fact, U.S. manufacturers were fighting an economic downturn before the recession hit, seeing productivity growth ... Read More |
LOWER PRODUCTION COSTS WITH NEW 3D PRINTED MATERIALS whitepaper Jul 10, 2019 As a manufacturer, your success with 3D printing and its capability to solve your production challenges are, in part, a function of mindset. Your 3D printing paradigm largely governs how you view the technology and how it can or can’t help. Frankly, any belief that 3D printing is not a manufac... Read More |
WHAT PROBLEMS CAN YOU SOLVE WITH METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING? whitepaper Jul 10, 2019 The importance of metal additive manufacturing is not about what wild geometries you can dream up. It comes from what manufacturing challenges the technology is well-suited to tackle. Companies that successfully adopt additive manufacturing apply its advantages to the challenges that they uniquely f... Read More |
REAPING THE RECURRING BENEFITS OF INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jul 10, 2019 Manufacturers are embracing a brave new Industry 4.0 world by embarking on ambitious digital transformation programs. For the most part, such digital transformation initiatives are viewed as an opportunity to make significant improvements to the company bottom line by harnessing technology for optim... Read More |
SMART MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS: BUILD OR BUY? whitepaper Jul 08, 2019 Terabytes of data are collected each day in a typical fab. Smart manufacturing platforms that leverage this big data can bring compelling throughput, quality, and productivity advantages to a manufacturing organization. But should such a solution be built or bought? Read More |
THE SIRIUSDECISIONS B-TO-B BUYING DECISION PROCESS FRAMEWORK whitepaper Jul 08, 2019 Decisionmaking is a cognitive process defined by psychologists as the selection of a course of action from multiple alternatives (e.g. what to eat, where to shop). John Dewey, the pragmatic philosopher and psychologist, introduced the first decision process framework for consumer buying in his book ... Read More |
LEVERAGING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO ADDRESS THE LABOR SHORTAGE whitepaper Jul 02, 2019 The U.S. passed a significant milestone in the spring of 2018. For the first time ever, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more job openings than people available to fill them. While exceptionally low unemployment may seem like a boon to the country, this creates financial headwinds for in... Read More |
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AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY INSIGHTS whitepaper Jun 30, 2019 Reflecting the diversity of the Australian automotive manufacturing landscape, businesses are producing a range of products, with a common focus towards 4WDs. Most revenue is coming from sales into aftermarket, with sales to OEMs a minority concern. Businesses are often part of a an integrated suppl... Read More |
DECIPHERING INDUSTRY 4.0 GENERATIVE DESIGN whitepaper Jun 30, 2019 Engineers have traditionally designed a product that the market needs and then figured out how to manufacture it with the most suitable technologies. Sometimes the product would be easy to manufacture and profitable, sometimes difficult to manufacture and profitable and sometimes it would be neither... Read More |
PROFITABLE WIRE AND CABLE OPERATIONS whitepaper Jun 30, 2019 Wire and Cable operations are some of the most complex operational environments across the manufacturing sector. The philosophy of design for manufacture is fundamental: The integration of product design, process design and demonstrated process efficiencies is vital if the desired profitability is t... Read More |
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MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING & LOGISTICS IN-DEPTH FOCUS 2019 whitepaper Jun 26, 2019 Whether by ignorance of the latest best practices, or willful disregard for patient safety, the results of careless practice can often be fatal. The articles in this in-depth focus highlight how regulatory bodies are taking action to raise the industry’s game. Read More |
MAKE YOUR FACTORIES SMARTER BY HARNESSING INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jun 26, 2019 The Internet of Things is changing the way industries handle procurement, processing, distribution of materials, and their final products. The introduction of intelligent sensors, mission-critical communications, and automation into the manufacturing environment ushers in a fourth industrial revolut... Read More |
THE STATE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY whitepaper Jun 25, 2019 Manufacturing employees manage a lot of moving parts on a daily - if not hourly - basis: from crews on the factory floor and quality management standards to equipment, materials and continuously changing conditions. Not to mention, they need to make sure products are manufactured according to strict... Read More |
CONNECTED MANUFACTURING: WILL IOT RISKS TAKE YOUR PLANT OFFLINE? whitepaper Jun 25, 2019 Leading a manufacturing company requires awareness of a number of factors, each of which can be changing at any given moment. Government regulation, customer sales and service requirements, supply chain challenges, production and quality techniques, workforce safety demands, energy management, attra... Read More |
DIRECTIVE CONSULTING PORTFOLIO whitepaper Jun 24, 2019 We believe that data-driven marketing shouldn’t be confusing. Every company should know what works for their campaigns in order to make more ROI-driven decisions. At Directive, we not only craft customized campaigns for your unique marketing objectives - we exceed those objectives and truly re... Read More |
INTRODUCTION TO THE PLASTIC MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY whitepaper Jun 24, 2019 Plastic is one of the most versatile and inexpensive materials available for consumer products and manufacturing industries. This whitepaper contextualizes the fabrication of parts and components using plastic through a variety of technological processes. It will describe briefly the most common Con... Read More |
OPTIMIZING HPAPI MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE whitepaper Jun 23, 2019 Outsourcing highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredient development and manufacturing is reaching an all‐time high thanks to an increased demand of highly‐targeted new drugs with greater efficacy at lower doses and the price of investment to handle internally. Read More |
GUIDE TO INTEGRATE LARGE-FORMAT ADDITIVE whitepaper Jun 21, 2019 Large-format additive manufacturing offers a bigger-picture take on 3D printing. Increasing the build size increases the possibilities for builds: users can create larger parts, removing the constraints of more standard sized build envelopes. 3D printing a large part all at once means less time is s... Read More |
INSPIRING MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA whitepaper Jun 19, 2019 The convergence of sensing, simulation, algorithms, cloud, and analytics is disrupting the manufacturing value networks, creating a new paradigm. This convergence, led by digital continuity, is poised to drive creative destruction and expansion of traditional business models. The manufacturing commu... Read More |
INDUSTRY 4.0 TRANSFORMATION FRAMEWORK: ACTIVATING THE FRONTLINE whitepaper Jun 19, 2019 Learn how you can activate your frontline to drive business performance in the age of Industry 4.0. See how other industries have successfully transformed their frontline, and how those lessons apply to manufacturing - empowering, networking, engaging. In conclusion, we dive into what top performers... Read More |
PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO SOLVE YOUR MOST CHALLENGING PROJECTS whitepaper Jun 18, 2019 All standard deliveries utilizing the PPG Company delivery service will be free of charge to all serviceable E&I members. Orders placed by noon are delivered the next business day within the standard delivery zone which the local PPG company-operated store network operates and providing goods ar... Read More |
MANUFACTURING IN THE DIGITAL AGE: HOW TO TRANSFORM WITH INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jun 17, 2019 The current trend of automation and data exchange in physical technologies - known as the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0 - is set to have a vast and lasting impact on the manufacturing industry. No part of your business will be left untouched - from operations and supply chain to rese... Read More |
ZERO ERRORS FOR AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 16, 2019 The basis for zero-errors manufacturing is sustainable products, adequate processes and educated staff. Nevertheless, in-production quality-control is still needed to eliminate defective products before they reach the next manufacturing step – or even worse, before they reach the customer. Read More |
HOW LEAN MANUFACTURING IMPACTS AND ADDS VALUE TO PCB PRODUCTION whitepaper Jun 15, 2019 In an earlier paper, we established the importance of Design for Manufacturing in todays PCB manufacturing environment. PCBs designed using those techniques typically experience reduced failure rates, cost less to manufacture, and minimize waste during production. Read More |
3D PRINTING FOR END-USE PRODUCTION whitepaper Jun 13, 2019 Over the past three decades, 3D printing has developed a reputation as an essential manufacturing process for prototype parts. Create a CAD model of your design, send it to your company’s printer, and a 3D replica will be ready in hours. Read More |
DATA, DIGITAL THREADS, AND INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jun 12, 2019 White Paper: A decade before the American Revolution, Glasgow instrument maker James Watt was assigned with repairing a Newcomen steam engine. He quickly realized the design could be improved by adding an external condenser coil, which greatly increased thermal efficiency. The Watt steam engine soon... Read More |
REGULATION FOR THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION whitepaper Jun 12, 2019 Technological breakthroughs in areas from artificial intelligence to biotechnologies are now heralding a Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the power to reshape almost every sector in every country. Our Industrial Strategy positions the UK to make the most of this global transformation. Read More |
CUSTOM MANUFACTURING IN PHARMA whitepaper Jun 11, 2019 The pharmaceuticals industry is undergoing dramatic change. The challenges: Empty product pipelines, pressure on prices, and emerging global markets. Only contract synthesis manufacturers who stand out due to particular skills or a wide range of services and are able to adapt rapidly to changed requ... Read More |
IOT IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 10, 2019 Getting started with IoT is often described as a major company strategic decision involving executives, suppliers, consultants and requiring large initial investments and expenses – all with the promise that IoT will dramatically improve the company bottom line and make it a competitive star. ... Read More |
THE PEOPLE OF THE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION BUYER JOURNEY whitepaper Jun 03, 2019 Understanding the customer journey – and your internal team’s journey – is critical in B2B industries like manufacturing and distribution. The B2B journey isn’t identical to the B2C journey, and is much more complicated due to the number of decision makers involved. Read More |
CORDLESS FASTENING IN SMART MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 01, 2019 As the pace of manufacturing continues to accelerate, so does the pressure to adopt Industry 4.0 and smart connected solutions. Tool manufacturers have been working tirelessly to offer the most advanced technology and innovative solutions as assembly plants strive to meet demands and become the fact... Read More |
THE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDE TO BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT whitepaper May 31, 2019 When manufacturing and distribution project teams consider an enterprise technology project, they expect that the journey will be costly, complex and fraught with risk. The resources offered in this eBook provide guidance to help you transform your business systems to modern technology. The informat... Read More |
PRESSURE MAPPING SOLUTIONS FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROCESSES whitepaper May 30, 2019 ROI comes in many forms; a technological innovation that elevates throughput efficiency, a safety measure that promotes a less dangerous working environment, or a smart tool that ensures the accurate delivery of a product. This eBook demonstrates the many diverse uses for pressure mapping technology... Read More |
CHASING INDUSTRY 4.0: IT ALL STARTS WITH SENSORS whitepaper May 29, 2019 Industry 4.0 and other IIoT strategies are important trends to understand. This changing technology has a starting point in the form of the sensor, where information first acquired. This FAQ highlights the objective of I4.0 as well as how to overcome some of the present drawbacks in implementation. Read More |
PARTNERING FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 27, 2019 Ontario workers and families depend on a strong and competitive manufacturing sector to drive economic prosperity. Today, the manufacturing industry is transforming worldwide. New technologies are rapidly changing the way companies operate. They are also changing the types of skills workers will nee... Read More |
MASTERING 5G MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 24, 2019 5G is moving fast. Participants across the mobile ecosystem are eager to capture the new revenue streams from 5G business models. Device makers and network equipment manufacturers NEMs are moving full-speed ahead towards commercialization. Read More |
HOW TO INDUSTRIALISE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CUCRZR FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 24, 2019 Recent developments in the AM industry have created an extraordinary opportunity for material and machine enhancements. This is mostly due to the advent of new players, acquisitions and growth in demand for challenging designs. However, one trend is undeniable. Customers are continuing to come to te... Read More |
HOW ULTIMAKER UNLOCKS MORE 3D PRINTING APPLICATIONS whitepaper May 21, 2019 The world’s leading businesses use 3D printing to speed up product development cycles and cut manufacturing costs. The edge 3D printers give over more costly alternatives for rapid prototyping has been clear for decades. Print a design, evaluate the concept, iterate. For visual validation of y... Read More |
OPTIMISING SPEED-TO-MARKET WITH FLEXIBLE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES whitepaper May 21, 2019 Regulators are making even more stringent demands for larger and longer clinical trials that give better proof of efficacy and are more likely to pick up safety signals. With ongoing cost pressures across the business, companies are always on the lookout for strategies and methods that might acceler... Read More |
A NEW LEVEL OF REALISM WITH FULL-COLOR, MULTI-MATERIAL 3D PRINTING whitepaper May 20, 2019 Additive manufacturing, widely known as 3D printing, has helped businesses, educators, health care providers and researchers improve the way they design, manufacture and perform research. 3D printing can make the impossible possible with the ability to manufacture complex parts not achievable with t... Read More |
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PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN DIGITAL MANUFACTURING AND THE DIGITAL THREAD whitepaper May 13, 2019 Thanks to the rapid growth of the Industrial Internet of Things, Manufacturing Execution Systems are becoming a more important focus of enterprise system technology. Although MES has been available and the technology has continued to evolve and grow for decades, many companies still have no coherent... Read More |
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS whitepaper May 13, 2019 Innovations in additive manufacturing developed by XTPL enable ultra-precise printing of nanomaterials. Our technology derives from solving interdisciplinary challenges spanning the fields of solid state physics, inorganic chemistry, nanotechnology, machine learning, mechanics and control electronic... Read More |
ENLIGHTENED SPC FOR MODERN MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 12, 2019 Today’s manufacturers must manage ever-expanding levels of process sophistication while facing increased pressure from both competitors and customers. Statistical process control software provides the means to monitor and improve process and product quality-or does it? Read More |
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THE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDE TO DIGITAL B2B COMMERCE whitepaper May 08, 2019 The manufacturing industry is undergoing a digital transformation - driven partially by new technological advances, but largely by a massive change in customer expectations. Today, B2B buyers are reluctant to send countless emails back and forth with a sales rep, wait days for a quote, or deal with ... Read More |
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HOW TO MODERNIZE MANUFACTURING WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY whitepaper May 07, 2019 Are you on a mission to help your company be more efficient? Are you interested in how you can apply smart factory and Industry 4.0 principles? Well the first place to start is investing in a good foundation. No matter where you are on your journey, mobile technology is the essential enabler of mode... Read More |
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COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR END-TO-END MANUFACTURING VISIBILITY whitepaper May 04, 2019 Cost pressures on global manufacturers are enormous. Consolidations and driving toward higher efficiency have created extensive manufacturing operations, but at larger scales, the friction from higher volumes of tools, fixtures, raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products can slow product... Read More |
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 03, 2019 Advanced Manufacturing for the Seattle-TacomaBellevue, WA MSA. Four of these ownership types - federal, state, and local government and the private sector - together constitute Covered Employment employment covered by the Unemployment Insurance programs of the United States and reported via the Quar... Read More |
LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 02, 2019 Also known as 3D printing, additive manufacturing is the process of joining materials to make objects from a 3D model by adding layer by layer from the bottom up. Advances in digital technology have enabled additive manufacturing to revolutionize industrial production by incorporating fast, precise ... Read More |
FROM CONDITION MONITORING TO INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper May 01, 2019 Predictive maintenance is a process that has been implemented by numerous stakeholders in the manufacturing industry such as component manufacturers, plant engineers and system operators. The digitisation of production and IoT Internet of things, are at the forefront of innovation in every industry ... Read More |
HOW TO COMPLEMENT CNC PRODUCTION WITH HP MULTI JET FUSION 3D PRINTING whitepaper Apr 30, 2019 CNC is a subtractive manufacturing technology typically used in industries such as aerospace or automotive engineering and machinery/equipment manufacturing. It is well-suited for low-volume part manufacturing in a variety of materials, including metals and plastics. Accuracy is one of its main adva... Read More |
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DESIGN GUIDE: PREPARING A FILE FOR 3D PRINTING whitepaper Apr 25, 2019 STL is the standard file type for our 3D Printing software. A mesh resolution of 0.01-0.03mm and a ≤0.016mm chord length produce an optimal STL file. To change your mesh resolution, while saving your file to STL, click on options and choose the resolution to coarse or fine. Customize the .stl out... Read More |
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THE NEXT-GENERATION IIOT GATEWAY SOLUTIONS TRANSFORMING MANUFACTURING whitepaper Apr 12, 2019 Smart manufacturing and digital transformation, coupled with edge intelligence, are enabling manufacturers to increase productivity, reduce downtime, and increase product quality. A key factor in the success of this transformation is the deployment of intelligent edge-computing solutions that can br... Read More |
KEEPING HEALTHY FOODS FLAVORFUL whitepaper Apr 11, 2019 Today’s food and beverage manufacturers compete in an unpredictable industry that often seems to be driven by varying consumer preferences. There is a clear understanding that consumers want manufacturers to offer healthier options in a variety of ways. In January, Food Dive listed functional ... Read More |
WHAT LEAN MANUFACTURING MEANS IN THE AGE OF IOT whitepaper Apr 09, 2019 Anyone responsible for manufacturing operations has to deal with a long and growing list of potential headaches. Workforce shortages, high labor costs, inefficient workflows and more can make improving productivity a finish line that never gets closer. Demands to eliminate inefficiencies are never-e... Read More |
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ADVANCING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INTO THE MOBILITY INDUSTRY whitepaper Mar 26, 2019 Future cities will likely be dominated by automated, connected, electrified, and shared vehicles. Automotive customers are demanding greater vehicle personalization and unique ride experiences. Additive Manufacturing or 3D Printing is a revolutionary group of technologies that can help automakers ca... Read More |
ENHANCED RESIN REMOVAL FOR SLA ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED PARTS. whitepaper Mar 19, 2019 This paper explores a new automated solution that improves on the cumbersome post-printing processes commonly associated with Stereolithography resin removal. This comprehensive solution is anchored by a newly developed detergent chemistry, PG1.2, that provides users with quicker processing times an... Read More |
GUIDE TO POST-PRINTING ADVANCED POLYMERS whitepaper Mar 18, 2019 Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has revolutionized the process of industrial design, prototyping, and production. Applying additive manufacturing technology has made a reality of creating products and components with geometries never before thought possible. To maintain geometric ... Read More |
SOLVING PROBLEMS BEFORE THEY OCCUR: MANUFACTURABILITY FOR SMARTIES whitepaper Mar 13, 2019 How to avoid common manufacturing pitfalls that can cause delay, create cost overruns, and impact quality. Despite their best efforts, even experienced makers run into trouble and need help with the transition from PCB design to manufacture. We see manufacturability issues every day-issues that can ... Read More |
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THE NEW WORLD OF THERMOPLASTIC MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 28, 2019 Selective Laser Sintering technology is at the heart of a growing trend in mass custom manufacturing as well as functional prototyping. The right additive technologies, materials and finishes are transforming manufacturing. Digital-direct thermoplastic manufacturing offers exceptional quality while ... Read More |
HOW TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN UK MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 21, 2019 UK manufacturing is at a crossroads and the next few years will determine whether the country can retain its position as a global leader. The result of in-depth research conducted into 300 frms from a cross section of regions and manufacturing sectors, our latest report considers what UK manufacturi... Read More |
FOUR WAYS 3D PRINTING WILL DISRUPT LOGISTICS whitepaper Feb 19, 2019 The revolution of 3D printing has been transforming many industries, with recent developments in aerospace, manufacturing, health and even the food industry there isn’t an industry untouched by the technological development of additive manufacturing. It was recently announced that the world&rs... Read More |
DESIGNING FOR SHEET METAL FABRICATION whitepaper Feb 12, 2019 Sheet metal is one of the most versatile materials in the manufacturing industry. It’s made from steel, aluminum, brass, copper, tin, nickel, titanium, or precious metals. It ranges in thickness from wispy leaf through light foil to heavy plate. It takes a variety of forms: plain flat sheets, ... Read More |
PUTTING CUSTOMERS AT THE CENTRE OF THE OEM SUPPLY CHAIN whitepaper Feb 11, 2019 Around the world, original equipment manufacturers have earmarked their supply-chain operations for digital transformation. The reasons for this technological undertaking are clear: manufacturers are on a mission to improve customer service and build stronger, closer links with the end-users of thei... Read More |
THE CURIOUS PATH TO INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jan 29, 2019 Change is not a word that many people think of when it comes to the manufacturing industry. Words like precise, quality, reliability, efficiency are more commonly associated with manufacturing. But change is happening, and it’s increasing in speed. Manufacturing, as a sector, is changing drama... Read More |
HARNESSING THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION FOR THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY whitepaper Jan 24, 2019 The technological advancements of the last 100 years have helped society thrive - life expectancy at birth has risen globally from 48 in 1955 to 72 years and GDP per capita grew on average about 1.9% per year since the 1960s. Around the world, a rapidly expanding middle class is fueling consumption.... Read More |
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ADVANCING PRODUCT DESIGN WORKFLOWS IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jan 21, 2019 With the advent of Industry, 4.0-the transformation of manufacturing by automation and big data-forward-thinking product manufacturers are engaging with a broad spectrum of pioneering technologies to reduce costs, optimize products, speed development cycles, and improve project team efficiency. Thes... Read More |
ADVANCED PRODUCT DESIGN FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jan 21, 2019 The world of product development, manufacturing and production is changing. With Industry 4.0 we’re on the brink of a new dawn of automation and intelligence, with smart, connected products and the smart factories that produce them. Autonomous drones capture progress as a new production cell l... Read More |
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STATE OF AUTOMATION: MANUFACTURING IN INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Jan 03, 2019 The manufacturing industry is in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution thanks to the rapid development in technology over the past few decades. Powered by innovations in fields such as Robotic Process Automation, Cloud, Internet of Things, Machine Learning, and many more next-gen technologie... Read More |
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THE IMPORTANCE OF Z-STRENGTH IN 3D PRINTING whitepaper Dec 06, 2018 With the widely forecasted and massive growth of industrial and direct manufacturing applications for 3D printing, numerous commercial 3D printer manufacturers are making bold claims about the superior strength of their 3D printed parts. However, a 3D printed part is only as strong as its weakest po... Read More |
DRIVING SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR whitepaper Dec 04, 2018 According to the Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science, the manufacturing industry currently contributes around $100 billion to Australia’s GDP annually, employs around 900,000 Australians, and contributes over 25 per cent of business expenditure on research and development... Read More |
INDUSTRY 4.0 - OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR SMES whitepaper Dec 01, 2018 The rise of new digital industrial technology, known as Industry 4.0, is a transformation that makes it possible to gather and analyse data across machines, enabling faster, more flexible, and more efficient processes to produce higher-quality goods at reduced costs. This manufacturing revolution wi... Read More |
THE 7 BIGGEST MISTAKES MANUFACTURERS MAKE whitepaper Nov 29, 2018 The path to creating successful connected products is littered with road kill. Many industry-leading manufacturers stumble in getting their discrete products connected and creating meaningful solutions. Without deep insight into all the potential pitfalls of launching connected products for the IoT,... Read More |
BEYOND PROTOTYPING: ACCELERATING THE BUSINESS CASE FOR 3D PRINTING whitepaper Nov 27, 2018 3D printing (3DP) has left behind its status as a niche technology. As a key element of the Industry 4.0 revolution, 3DP is evolving as a practical alternative for both product development and conventional manufacturing. The time for further analysis and pilot projects within your R&D division h... Read More |
INDUSTRY 4.0 FOR FURNITURE MANUFACTURERS whitepaper Nov 22, 2018 Integrated production, or the smart factory, and the consumer’s desire for customization pose new challenges for today’s furniture industry. Meeting the increasing need for customization while remaining competitive, specifically in high-wage countries, require efficient production capabi... Read More |
3D PRINTING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FUTURES whitepaper Nov 21, 2018 This report contains socio-legal research conducted on the relationship between 3D printing and intellectual property (IP) at the current point in time and in potential future scenarios, through the use of horizon-scanning methods in six countries-China, France, India, Russia, Singapore and the UK -... Read More |
HOW TO USE AM TO IMPROVE YOUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS whitepaper Nov 19, 2018 If you head up your company’s manufacturing operations, you are undoubtedly charged with producing better products faster while cutting costs, increasing production uptime, not to mention finding a way to efficiently meet customer demands for customized products, all while supporting your orga... Read More |
MANUFACTURING CONTENT MARKETING 2019 whitepaper Nov 19, 2018 While manufacturing companies certainly need to explain how their products or services work, 51% of respondents said they always/frequently prioritize their sales/promotional message over the audience’s informational needs while creating content for content marketing purposes. Manufacturers fa... Read More |
BLOCKCHAIN AND MANUFACTURING: A MATCH MADE IN THE FACTORY whitepaper Nov 19, 2018 This year, manufacturing will contribute $2.33 trillion to the US economy and drive 11.6 percent of its economic output. However, today’s flow of goods is mostly managed through manual operations and is extremely prone to fraud and error. Many manufacturers use a slow and outdated process for ... Read More |
THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: 2020 AND BEYOND whitepaper Nov 16, 2018 While U.S. manufacturing employment has declined over the past 25 years, the future outlook is bright. Taken alone, the U.S. manufacturing sector would be the ninth-largest economy in the world, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. As our research found, manufacturing leaders are ... Read More |
2019 MANUFACTURING TRENDS REPORT whitepaper Nov 14, 2018 Since the start of the First Industrial Revolution, manufacturing has been the force pushing industrial and societal transformation forward. Today, we’re in the midst of another industrial revolution, as a new generation of sophisticated technologies is transforming manufacturing into a highly... Read More |
WHY END-TO-END VISIBILITY IS KEY TO A MODERN MANUFACTURING PROCESS whitepaper Nov 13, 2018 Knowing what’s happening-or what’s not happening-is critical to your manufacturing organization and to your business. But in addition to visibility, you also need an integrated supply chain so you can communicate situations quickly and efficiently to other supply chain stakeholders, such... Read More |
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BENEFITS OF VIRTUAL PROTOTYPING whitepaper Nov 09, 2018 If your design doesn’t work in the real world, it’s a failure - a basic principle that every good designer understands. It’s also the primary reason physical prototyping has traditionally played an important role in the product development process for manufacturers. Prototyping all... Read More |
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3D PRINTING: THE IMPACT OF POST-PROCESSING whitepaper Nov 01, 2018 The perception and promise of 3D printing are that it offers a digital workflow that is simple, fast and automated; a process where complexity is free. That perception is generally correct up to the moment that parts are removed from the 3D printer. As soon as parts enter the post-processing phase, ... Read More |
THE MANUFACTURER'S GUIDE TO B2B COMMERCE whitepaper Oct 31, 2018 The manufacturing industry is undergoing a digital transformation - driven partially by new technological advances, but largely by a massive change in customer expectations. Today, B2B buyers are reluctant to send countless emails back and forth with a sales rep, wait days for a quote, or deal with ... Read More |
PRODUCING MANUFACTURING AIDS WITH HP MULTI JET FUSION 3D PRINTING whitepaper Oct 30, 2018 In the era of mass production and lean manufacturing, companies are looking for ways to help boost productivity and reduce unit costs while maintaining quality and repeatability. The focus is on continuously improving production techniques, accelerating the various phases within the Product Lifecycl... Read More |
IS APPAREL MANUFACTURING COMING HOME? whitepaper Oct 25, 2018 Faster fashion and in-season flexibility are keywords in providing an attractive offer to consumers and for being successful in the challenging market environment. Only if companies transform from the historical supply focus to a demand focus can they stay relevant for consumers and improve top- and... Read More |
3D PRINTING TECHNIQUES AND RAPID PROTOTYPING whitepaper Oct 20, 2018 The primary driving factor for the adoption of 3D printing techniques in the development of products is that 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process. Traditionally, products are constructed using a subtractive process that involves removing material from an object until it creates the desir... Read More |
INSPECTION FOR THE SMART FACTORY: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Oct 18, 2018 The importance of metrology - the science of measurement - to manufacturing industry is largely underestimated, except by engineers. Sir Joseph Whitworth, the 19th Century inventor of early measurement standards, said: “You can only make something well if you can measure it.” To offer a ... Read More |
CISCO KINETIC FOR MANUFACTURING whitepaper Oct 17, 2018 For decades, manufacturing businesses have relied on connected machines and the correlating data to help streamline operations. Now, innovative Internet of Things (IoT) technologies are taking machine data to unprecedented new levels - but also introducing a whole new landscape of challenges in data... Read More |
STRATEGY FOR AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING whitepaper Oct 10, 2018 The United States has long thrived on its ability to manufacture goods and sell them in domestic and global markets. Manufacturing plays a vital role in almost every sector of the U.S. economy, stretching from aerospace to pharmaceuticals and beyond. Advanced manufacturing-which includes both new ma... Read More |
2018 MANUFACTURING COMPENSATION REPORT whitepaper Oct 04, 2018 A tight labor market is paying off for workers in the manufacturing industry. With unemployment, the lowest in years, hovering around 4 percent, the majority of hourly and salary employees across genders have seen increases in the past year in base pay as well as other benefits including bonuses, di... Read More |
DRIVING SALES BEHAVIOR WITH NON-CASH REWARDS whitepaper Oct 03, 2018 In the end, you need to be rewarding your sales reps with more than just money if you want to keep them motivated and if you want your sales compensation plan to deliver on its promises. Read More |
CHANGE THE SALES REP EXPERIENCE, IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE whitepaper Oct 03, 2018 The first CRM launch truly changed the way sales were managed. We went from tracking customers on spreadsheets (and even in rolodexes) to tracking them and their attendant opportunities with software. It wasn’t long before reps started to feel the purpose of a CRM was more about preserving the... Read More |
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THE 2018 WORLD MANUFACTURING FORUM REPORT whitepaper Sep 26, 2018 This white paper will examine relevant topics for current and future manufacturing stakeholders and provide recommendations for future action. To better understand the roles of manufacturing and future outlook, this white paper will analyze the current state of manufacturing in numbers, societal meg... Read More |
ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION whitepaper Sep 25, 2018 Learn about the opportunities that Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies could bring to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and its resident companies to enhance competitiveness in the automotive and electronics industries while creating positive social and environmental impact, resulting in a $5... Read More |
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROCESS VALIDATION IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 25, 2018 In traditional manufacturing, process qualification refers to tested validation data that ensures a specific manufacturing process can provide a consistent result. For Additive Manufacturing (AM), qualifying the process is essential to create parts that meet specific requirements without adding proh... Read More |
JUMPSTART DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH MES whitepaper Sep 20, 2018 Smart Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): we are bombarded by new terms and hype that remind us daily of the rapidly changing world for manufacturers. Everyone can find an excuse for ignoring them but, be assured, it is not all hype. Read More |
DRIVING DIGITAL CONTINUITY IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 20, 2018 Digital continuity underpins our ability to have confidence that when we use a piece of information to make a decision that this information accurately reflects the current state of our collective knowledge. We also understand that if a better version of that information is created that we will be i... Read More |
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TRANSFORM MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS WITH SMART PULL whitepaper Sep 20, 2018 Manufacturing equipment is getting smarter. Machines, devices, sensors, RadioFrequency Identification (RFID) tags, robots, and automation controllers are now being connected together with the latest network technologies. Recent breakthroughs enable new levels of collaboration, allowing virtually any... Read More |
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AGILE CITIES: PREPARING FOR THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION whitepaper Sep 18, 2018 The world is urbanizing and the Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming life at an unprecedented rate. Cities must be agile - able to move quickly and easily - to enable their citizens to thrive. Agile Cities: Preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, unpacks the concept of agility and in... Read More |
SELECTING A MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SYSTEM FOR A SMART FACTORY whitepaper Sep 17, 2018 Digital revolution is shaping factories around the world. IoT (Internet of Things), 3D Printing, VR (Virtual Reality) and Robots are driving productivity improvements, cost reduction and optimization in manufacturing facilities. However, in the race to be a leader in the digital world, sometimes we ... Read More |
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INNOVATIVE DECENTRALIZED SMART MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 09, 2018 Every manufacturing facility must solve problems that negatively affect their production activities whilst finding ways to maximize their capacity. They also have the challenge of competing in a global manufacturing environment by becoming more efficient whilst maintaining quality and reducing costs... Read More |
STRATEGIC SOURCING - CANADIAN MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS whitepaper Sep 08, 2018 Quebec Manufacturers & Exporters (QME) is an association whose mission it is to improve the business environment and to help manufacturers and exporters be more competitive on domestic and international markets by bringing to bear its leadership, expertise, connections and the strengths of its m... Read More |
MAKING THE CASE FOR BUILDING AN AM TEAM whitepaper Sep 07, 2018 Given all the recent hype surrounding 3D printing, it’s easy to forget that the technology isn’t some relative newcomer or unknown bit player. Rather, 3D printing, including metal additive technology, has increasingly become a principal actor on the manufacturing stage, used as a cost-ef... Read More |
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RAPID PROTOTYPING IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY whitepaper Sep 04, 2018 What Ford had no way of foreseeing was that sweeping changes to the auto industry in the 21st century would completely reorder sales drivers. While the auto industry was built on innovation, its continued growth depends on it. Electric cars, car sharing and self-driving cars have meant what’s ... Read More |
SETS UP SMART MANUFACTURING LINE IN NINE WEEKS whitepaper Sep 02, 2018 A multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company urgently needed to set up a new production line to test a client’s miniature IoT chipset. The manufacturer was on a tight schedule with strict budgetary requirements that demanded operational costs be kept to a minimum. These req... Read More |
MAXIMIZE PRODUCTION CAPABILITY WITH THE STRATASYS F900 3D PRINTER whitepaper Sep 02, 2018 Conventional manufacturing continues to evolve, embracing smart capabilities involving greater connectivity and flexibility all the way to full-on Industry 4.0 transformations. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, continues to evolve too, as it capitalizes on opportunities traditional ... Read More |
MAKING THE CASE FOR SIMULATION OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 01, 2018 Falling prices on printer hardware and a plethora of new materials and design tools have catapulted additive manufacturing from a part-time prototyping resource into a full-scale production method. Yet as companies engage in more widespread use of the technology, they are actively trying to formulat... Read More |
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Sep 01, 2018 Industry 4.0 has long been a buzzword in the world of manufacturing, rising to prominence in 2011 as part of an initiative to enhance German competitiveness in the global manufacturing market - although it was then Industrie 4.0. What Industry 4.0 prescribed was that manufacturersmake better use of ... Read More |
A BETTER WAY TO UNDERSTAND TRACEABILITY IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Sep 01, 2018 Traceability can seem staggeringly complex. Barcode reading stations need to be integrated into complex systems to enable the collection, storage, and analysis of massive amounts of valuable tracking data on a daily basis. Unthinkable quantities of work-in-progress (WIP) parts need to bear markings ... Read More |
NOVEL BEAM DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVE LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 30, 2018 Laser additive manufacturing (LAM) is rapidly becoming an important method for the fabrication of both prototype and production metal parts. This document examines the need for laser beam characterization to deliver optimum results in LAM and then shows how a new beam monitoring technology, develope... Read More |
ACCELERATE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 24, 2018 The manufacturing sector is no stranger to change. Over the course of three industrial revolutions, companies have relied on everything from water and steam to electricity and information technology to power their operations, provide services and make products. Read More |
3D PRINTING FOR THE FACTORY FLOOR whitepaper Aug 23, 2018 Your goals are clear: high productivity and worker safety, low cost and materials that can withstand the rigors of a manufacturing environment. Traditional manufacturing has its place but it’s not the only path to strong parts. Additive manufacturing using carbon fiber-filled nylon material 3D... Read More |
BENEFITS OF 3D PRINTING VACUUM FORM MOLDS whitepaper Aug 21, 2018 Vacuum forming is a versatile and easy to learn the process. With affordable 3D printed tooling and a wide variety of applications, it could be the perfect fit for your next prototyping project. Vacuum forming with 3D printed molds is a great way to quickly create 3D parts from plastic sheet materia... Read More |
3D PRINTING: A DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION IN ITS INFANCY whitepaper Aug 21, 2018 ARK believes that 3D printing, or more broadly additive manufacturing, is a revolutionary platform technology that will usher in the Third Industrial Revolution. Building objects layer-by-layer-a stark contrast to traditional manufacturing techniques, which either shave material away from a larger b... Read More |
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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 12, 2018 While additive manufacturing (AM) has mostly been used as a prototyping tool, in the past five years it has matured as a means of enhancing multiple stages of the product development process, including the production of an end-use parts-a process termed Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM). Read More |
CREATING A DIGITAL STRATEGY FOR MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 12, 2018 Manufacturing has been shaped and then reshaped by multiple disruptive waves. A mechanical revolution was the first one to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. It was followed by waves of Industrial Automation and Robots. They took manufacturing to a different level by helping manufacturers mas... Read More |
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MEDICAL 3D PRINTING ENTERS GROWTH MODE whitepaper Aug 01, 2018 While the world is not yet at the stage where doctors can 3D print new organs for patients, the technology has made inroads in the healthcare space, particularly in dentistry and prosthetics. Proponents of additive manufacturing and 3D printing see it expanding into medical devices, prototypes, and ... Read More |
STANDARDIZED WORK PROGRAMS BOOST MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS whitepaper Aug 01, 2018 Fast-forward 70 years. While specific job roles and skill sets may have evolved over time, OJT is more important than ever, especially with the rate of changing technology and the changing workforce. The retirement of millions of experienced and knowledgeable workers is creating a situation similar ... Read More |
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN 2040 whitepaper Aug 01, 2018 Additive manufacturing (AM) describes types of advanced manufacturing that are used to create three-dimensional structures out of plastics, metals, polymers and other materials that can be sprayed through a nozzle or aggregated in a vat. These constructs are added layer by layer in real time based o... Read More |
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING: A LAYERED REVOLUTION whitepaper Aug 01, 2018 This report describes how Additive manufacturing (AM) changes the way products are made and what this means for work. The introduction of AM in the manufacturing industries will impact value chains, business models and specific activities such as product design and prototyping. Read More |
BIG DATA CHALLENGES IN SMART MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 01, 2018 In fact, Manufacturing Industry, explicitly indicated in the BDVA SRIA vertical markets picture, is one of the most promising sectors for Data-driven solutions and Data-oriented new Business models. During the Data Economy Conference organised in Budapest, IDC presented their perspective about prese... Read More |
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IN-PROCESS MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Aug 01, 2018 As additive manufacturing (AM) enters serial production, new approaches for quality assurance are needed. For this, a range of new process monitoring systems is available. Some solutions are provided by AM system manufacturers for their own systems, whereas others are offered by third parties. This ... Read More |
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ROBOTICS IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 30, 2018 Robotics Industries Association (RIA), the robotics industry trade group, reported in February 2018 that the robotics industry in North America set new growth records in 2017. Robot shipments in 2017 surpassed all previous records with shipments of approximately 34,000 units representing $1.9 billio... Read More |
6 WAYS 3D PRINTING WILL DISRUPT MANUFACTURING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS whitepaper Jul 28, 2018 If you’re worried about the strength of a material or a part, don’t use it in an airplane. Sub-zero temperatures, 500-mile-an-hour winds, and shear forces that threaten to tear the plane apart at its weakest points are just some of the otherworldly stresses these multiton beasts face as ... Read More |
SMART MANUFACTURING PLATFORM RANKING whitepaper Jul 26, 2018 ABI Research ranked these platforms based on their proven innovation/implementation criteria framework. ABI Research analyzed each platform on its innovation, out-of-the-box thinking, and plans to deploy and support transformative technologies, such as augmented reality/mixed reality, digital twins,... Read More |
INCENTIVE COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT: BUILD VERSUS BUY whitepaper Jul 23, 2018 Custom ICM solutions are built for you, not auditors, so they typically don’t offer visibility into actions performed over time. Auditors may lack confidence in your homegrown system, especially if they find errors or omissions. In fact, audit risk from errors and overpayments is often the mos... Read More |
THE THREE “S’S” OF A GREAT INCENTIVE COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM whitepaper Jul 23, 2018 It all ties together. You want your sales reps to behave a certain way and close a certain amount of deals in specific verticals that match your company’s 3- and/or 5-year vision, but the systems you currently have in place to drive this behavior are not working for any number of reasons. Most... Read More |
WHY ENTERPRISE CPQ IMPLEMENTATIONS FAIL whitepaper Jul 23, 2018 You’ve reached a certain point in the evolution of your company and you know it’s time to invest in a CPQ system. But buyer beware: There’s a certain misconception around CPQ systems as being plug-in devices or turnkey-ready overlays of your existing infrastructure, or a simple app... Read More |
MOVING AWAY FROM SPREADSHEETS: HOW TO KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME whitepaper Jul 23, 2018 The spreadsheet conundrum... Joe Smith, sales director for Great Start-Up Number 5 Billion and Thirty-One, puts on a blindfold and reaches out blindly for something, ANYTHING, to help him organize his team’s deals and commissions. He’s hopeful. He’s waiting. He knows he’ll co... Read More |
ENGINEERING & DESIGN FOR LEAN CONSTRUCTION whitepaper Jul 21, 2018 Modern marketing rhetoric claims that, in order to cut out expensive costs and reduce risks during the design and construction phase of major capital projects, we must ensure that the plant design is completed right first time. If we can eradicate the iterations and reworks in design and form the de... Read More |
THREE TIPS FOR MANUFACTURERS TO OPTIMIZE THEIR WEBSITES whitepaper Jul 19, 2018 Today’s manufacturing buyers rely on online search engines to research and find potential suppliers. If you are in this industry, you know how hard it can be to compete. The best way to get ahead is easy: Optimize your website to ensure potential prospects see it. Read More |
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OPTIMIZING MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION PROCESSES whitepaper Jul 12, 2018 Bringing a product to market is rarely straightforward. Without the right technology or process in place to support each stage of design, development, and production, companies often face significant cost and efficiency challenges. Failing to thoroughly test materials and designs or optimize process... Read More |
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COMPETING IN THE DIGITAL AGE OF MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jul 07, 2018 The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is revolutionizing many industries, and manufacturing is no exception. Manufacturers are using IIoT to digitize their overall businesses-finding new ways to engage with customers and optimizing operations. Operational technology (OT) and information technolog... Read More |
DEVELOPMENTS IN 3D PRINTING whitepaper Jul 05, 2018 International Data Corp (IDC) research found 3D printer shipments in the U.S. grew by almost 20% in 2015 compared to 2014. Looking ahead, 3D printer shipments in the U.S. are expected to grow by a 16% CAGR through 2020. Shipments in the very low-end, where 3D printers sell for below $1,000, are proj... Read More |
3D PRINTING AND FOOD MANUFACTURE whitepaper Jul 01, 2018 3D printing is becoming increasingly mainstream, but there has been limited uptake in the food industry to date. This paper considers how the technology can be applied to food manufacture and asks whether it can make the leap from gimmick to game-changer. Read More |
FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: FACTORY OF THE FUTURE whitepaper Jul 01, 2018 The Factory of the Future certainly a buzzword but what do people mean when they refer to it? It’s an evolving definition but at its core, the factory of the future refers to the recognition that things are changing dramatically. When we think about the factory of the future, we envisage somet... Read More |
SHOULD MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS BE HOSTED ON CLOUD whitepaper Jun 18, 2018 The last couple of decades have witnessed the emergence of multiple disruptive technologies. They have defined, rather redefined the computing world. 90s saw an explosion in personal computing, thanks to lower cost PCs and an introduction of user-friendly Operating Systems. The next decade saw a pro... Read More |
BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR DIGITAL MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 18, 2018 The digital revolution is now breaching the walls of manufacturing, with a wave of new data acquisition and processing capabilities. Manufacturers are seeing the opportunities of this digital transformation of the industry (aka Digital Manufacturing). Read More |
INTEGRATE 3D PRINTING INTO DIGITAL MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 16, 2018 As digitalization continues to upend the manufacturing sector, 3D printing is taking on a new role-not just for fast and cost-effective prototyping-but also as a viable mainstream production technology. Like other industries, manufacturers are rapidly expanding digital connectivity throughout their ... Read More |
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DIGITAL PRICING: THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR A MAJOR AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER whitepaper Jun 13, 2018 Our client, a global manufacturing giant with annual revenue of around $13 billion from aftermarket services, used an in-house group to set prices and sell spare parts for the bigger machines that it manufactures. One of the client’s key objectives this year was to upgrade its pricing strategy... Read More |
TRENDS IN DIGITAL MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 13, 2018 Manufacturers are now facing unprecedented challenges of complexity and growth while connected technology, often known as Industry 4.0 or Industrial IoT, brings the possibility of building the ‘Digital Factory’: an industrial facility where all products, personnel, raw materials, machine... Read More |
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF CUSTOMIZED MEDICAL DEVICES whitepaper Jun 11, 2018 Total knee replacements (TKR) are very common surgical procedures. Approximately 4.7 million Americans have undergone total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and are living with a TKR. Approximately 600,000 TKR surgeries are performed each year. Despite how common these are, around 20% of people receiving the... Read More |
CONSIDERATIONS FOR LIGHTING IN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT whitepaper Jun 09, 2018 Thomas Edison first installed his incandescent light bulb in a New York City factory in 1881. Today, Edison’s filament technology is still used for industrial applications in the form of incandescent halogen lamps, but there are now other options in the world of industrial lighting. High-inten... Read More |
SELECTING THE RIGHT MATERIAL FOR 3D PRINTING whitepaper Jun 07, 2018 Materials must be suited to the application in order to have successful results. The properties of any material become increasingly important as a product progresses from concept and functional prototyping to production. However, material properties can only be evaluated when the manufacturing proce... Read More |
RISE IN TARGETED THERAPIES DRIVES NEED FOR SMALL-VOLUME MANUFACTURING whitepaper Jun 04, 2018 Biologics have experienced steady double-digit growth over the last 15 years and now comprise slightly more than a quarter of all New Molecular Entity (NME) FDA approvals. Similarly, EvaluatePharma’s 2017 report on orphan drugs projects that by 2020, six of the 10 best-selling global drug ther... Read More |
MEDICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 3D PRINTING ANNUAL REPORT whitepaper Jun 03, 2018 Each year, healthcare needs and costs grow due to an aging population, the rise in chronic diseases, and more. In fact, global healthcare spending is projected to reach nearly $9 trillion by 20201. To address this, practitioners in the healthcare industry continue to look for innovations that can pr... Read More |
3D OPPORTUNITY IN AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE whitepaper Jun 02, 2018 ADDITIVE manufacturing, popularly known as 3D printing, is a manufacturing technique that builds objects layer by layer using materials such as polymers, metals, and composites. Figure depicts the overall AM process. In the early stages of the 30 years of AM’s deployment, the technology was la... Read More |
THE ECONOMICS OF 3D PRINTING whitepaper Jun 02, 2018 3D printing is advancing into the realm of production, both in terms of work-holding to assist in machining operations and custom enduse parts. While the value of a printer may not seem apparent at first, executing the calculations will tell a different story. In production and manufacturing, produc... Read More |
DESIGNING 3D PRINTED JIGS AND FIXTURES whitepaper Jun 01, 2018 For manufacturers, maximizing production speed while maintaining high part quality is critical for success. Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety. In this white paper, we will explain basic ... Read More |
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KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR METAL AM PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION whitepaper Jun 01, 2018 Additive manufacturing (AM) has developed way beyond its inception as a mere rapid prototyping technology. It now presents itself as a viable alternative manufacturing process for fully functional parts. However, the non-recurring engineering costs involved to take an AM part from concept to product... Read More |
THE STATE OF 3D PRINTING whitepaper May 30, 2018 Our annual State of 3D Printing allows for the 3D printing industry to define itself by collecting data. With these findings, you will know what is expected of the future of 3D printing along with knowing the new trends that we saw come into existence during the previous year. Read More |
MANNING THE MISSION FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 29, 2018 Industry 4.0 has arrived, blurring the lines between the digital and physical worlds. As intelligent, interconnected systems seamlessly support activities along the entire value chain, Industry 4.0 is transforming manufacturing industries across the globe. The opportunities for digital transformatio... Read More |
SMART MANUFACTURING: 7 ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS whitepaper May 29, 2018 The top two challenges for manufacturers implementing Smart Manufacturing solutions are finding skilled people and figuring out where to begin, according to SME’s Manufacturing in the New Industry 4.0 Era Survey. Read More |
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES AT SULZER whitepaper May 17, 2018 Additive manufacturing technologies and 3D scanning will massively change our future. As a technology pioneer, Sulzer evaluates additive processes and materials newly available on the market. Suitable processes are optimized by technical specialists, material experts, and process engineers, and test... Read More |
HP JET FUSION 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS whitepaper May 17, 2018 Welcome to a new era of 3D printing. Leap beyond the limits of previous technologies and enter a world where 3D printing allows you to move rapidly from thoughts to things, from radical prototyping to final parts manufacturing. A world where you can think and create without limits and propel your bu... Read More |
STREAMLINE MANUFACTURING CRISIS MANAGEMENT WITH A TEAM COMMUNICATION APP whitepaper May 15, 2018 According to a 2016 survey, 62% of manufacturing industry respondents reported their company had activated their crisis communications within the previous year. This white paper will outline strategies to help your business address unfortunate circumstances swiftly and effectively, while aiding effo... Read More |
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THE INEVITABILITY OF SMART MANUFACTURING whitepaper May 06, 2018 The Manufacturing Enterprise Systems Association has devised a five-layer roadmap to enable manufacturers to adopt smart manufacturing technologies, processes, and practices. Now, manufactures need to put the digital pieces in place to get there. Read More |
THE MANUFACTURER GUIDE TO BIG DATA whitepaper May 06, 2018 Utilizing data in manufacturing is becoming an everyday norm, but what are big benefits and how can these propel the workforce forward? Data and connectivity now play a vital role in increasing the efficiency of production lines. In the Annual Manufacturing Report 2018, 91% of manufacturers believe ... Read More |
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DEEP LEARNING FOR FACTORY AUTOMATION whitepaper May 03, 2018 From the phones in our pockets to the reality of self-driving cars, the consumer economy has started to tap into the power of deep learning's neural networks. This technology is now migrating into advanced manufacturing practices for quality inspection and other judgment-based uses. Read More |
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper May 02, 2018 Hannover Messe was a vibrant and well-attended tradeshow. The impact of technology and the pursuit of digitization was evident in full. The appetite for new transformative technological approaches was hearty, yet some confusion within the market continues to impact velocity. Read More |
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR EXCELLENCE IN NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT whitepaper May 01, 2018 The relentless pressure for companies to create new products, enter new markets, and achieve greater market share while satisfying existing customers, is exacerbated by the onslaught of new technologies and industry trends that threaten disruption. Often, discussions of disruptive concepts such as t... Read More |
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GROWTH IN METAL AM CREATES NEED FOR PROFESSIONALS whitepaper Apr 26, 2018 During the last decade, Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has come into its own. Its growth opportunities are increasing exponentially, particularly in the aerospace, automotive and medical industries, where they are successfully integrating the technology into their operations... Read More |
3D PRINTING: ENSURING MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY whitepaper Apr 25, 2018 We are in the early days of a 4th Industrial Revolution, a far-reaching analog-to-digital shift that will completely transform the $12 trillion global manufacturing industry. It will fundamentally change the way we conceive, design, produce, distribute, and consume nearly everything, with enormous i... Read More |
MEDICAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING/3D PRINTING ANNUAL REPORT 2018 whitepaper Apr 25, 2018 Each year, healthcare needs and costs grow due to an aging population, the rise in chronic diseases, and more. In fact, global healthcare spending is projected to reach nearly $9 trillion by 2020. To address this, practitioners in the healthcare industry continue to look for innovations that can pro... Read More |
THE ROI OF 3D PRINTING whitepaper Apr 25, 2018 3D printing has become a mature technology suitable for the production of visual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing aids, and end-products. On the desk of a product designer, engineer, or manufacturer, a 3D printer is a powerful tool. It enables fast and inexpensive testing of designs, and... Read More |
MOVING UP THE VALUE CHAIN: UK MANUFACTURING’S SERVITIZATION JOURNEY whitepaper Apr 25, 2018 This report answers these questions for UK manufacturers – providing key data points for companies considering whether – or more likely, how - to servitize their business model. Researched by The Manufacturer in partnership with Salesforce, Moving Up the Value Chain: UK Manufacturing&rsq... Read More |
REIMAGINING POLICY-MAKING IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION whitepaper Apr 24, 2018 The Fourth Industrial Revolution is characterized by the unprecedented advances in technology transforming the way individuals and groups across society live, work and interact. New principles, protocols, rules, and policies are needed to accelerate the positive and inclusive impacts of these techno... Read More |
MOVING DIGITAL MANUFACTURING FORWARD whitepaper Apr 23, 2018 Historically, the information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT/operations) departments within an industrial manufacturing company could function fairly independently. Operations kept the plant running smoothly, and IT managed business applications from the front office. Read More |
THE ROAD TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: A PROGRESS REPORT FOR MANUFACTURERS whitepaper Apr 23, 2018 Many manufacturers are well beyond talking about digital transformation, and some are already gaining the benefits. Find out how manufacturers have made strides by investing in new technologies, and what else the leaders are doing to ensure investments pay off. These include software updates, integr... Read More |
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BLOCK CHAIN APPLICATIONS IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Apr 16, 2018 This whitepaper aims to provide a brief introduction to Blockchain, and largely, highlight the potential uses of Blockchain in a manufacturing environment. The implementation details of Blockchain are deliberately omitted in this document. Read More |
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ADVANCES IN SEARCH AND LOCATION ALGORITHMS FOR ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING whitepaper Apr 12, 2018 Only machine vision can locate, align, and guide electronic hardware and OLED components with the required precision and speed to help manufacturers meet their production goals. Since 1986, original equipment manufacturers, machine builders, and end-users have looked to Cognex for best-in-class mach... Read More |
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SULZER TECHNICAL REVIEW: ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Apr 11, 2018 In the early 1980s, the American inventor Charles Hull developed the first additive manufacturing process, which he called stereolithography. He applied for a patent for the principle in 1986. This invention paved the way for additive manufacturing (AM), also known colloquially as 3D printing. Sulze... Read More |
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LEVERAGING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING IN MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT whitepaper Apr 07, 2018 Developing, launching and sustaining a medical device product line comes with many well-known challenges. Additive manufacturing (AM) offers unique opportunities to address these challenges across the entire product lifecycle, from early conceptualization to field use and post-market surveillance. Read More |
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE FOR INDUSTRIE 4.0 PRODUCTION PLANTS whitepaper Apr 02, 2018 The system architecture for the Industrie 4.0 production plant (I4.0 plant) serves as a model technology solution that assists users in making customized products and provides long-term flexibility at discrete, automated assembly production facilities. The system architecture specifies interfaces an... Read More |
AN ANALYTICS SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES whitepaper Apr 01, 2018 Complex systems like enterprises, social networks, biological and physical systems, smart cities, smart homes, and financial systems comprise complex business processes that generate massive amounts of data in real time. This data is usually stored or archived as event logs, and analysis of this dat... Read More |
TIRE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES whitepaper Apr 01, 2018 Most steels belted radial passenger and light truck tires are composed of an inner liner, two polyester reinforced body plies, two steel beads, two bead reinforcing strips, two anti-chafing strips, two steel belts, with belt edge wedges or wrap around gum strips, the sidewalls, and the tread. Read More |
3D PRINTED TOOLING & FIXTURES whitepaper Apr 01, 2018 Additive manufacturing is not only useful as a production method for end-use parts, but also as a complement to other manufacturing methods in the machine shop. Industrial 3D printers produce high-strength parts tough enough to withstand manufacturing floor environments, where printed parts are put ... Read More |
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GALVANIZING MANUFACTURING WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DEEP LEARNING whitepaper Apr 01, 2018 Manufacturers are under severe competitive pressures to deliver and support higher quality and more custom products and services faster and at lower costs. To address these challenges, computer-aided engineering (CAE) is being integrated with several innovative data-driven computing technologies-Art... Read More |
INDUSTRY 4.0: TOP CHALLENGES FOR CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING whitepaper Mar 27, 2018 Industry 4.0 is transforming chemical manufacturing. Companies are adapting to the digital world, recognizing the power of “connection” among products, production equipment, and personnel. But transformation entails challenges. Some are specific to organizations, depending on where they ... Read More |
UNLEASH MANUFACTURING VISIBILITY, FLEXIBILITY AND SPEED whitepaper Mar 26, 2018 In the volatile 21st Century business environment, critical decisions must be made more frequently and more quickly than ever before. To do this, managers need immediate access to accurate and up to date information. Anything less than perfect data will add cost or introduce risks – or, more p... Read More |
FOOD & BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS whitepaper Mar 24, 2018 We want quality food that looks appetizing, tastes good and is safe and nutritious. Healthy eating is an integral part of our modern lifestyle and trends change very quickly! If they also are to stay healthy, manufacturers need smoothly running 24/7 operations, integrated and highly reliable yet sti... Read More |
DIGITALISATION AND THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING IN AFRICA whitepaper Mar 23, 2018 The approaching Fourth Industrial Revolution, with increasing use of advanced technologies such as 3D printing and robotics, is expected to have a major impact on the manufacturing process globally. The question we address is whether developing countries can harness the digital revolution to boost t... Read More |
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN CONSTRUCTION + MANUFACTURING whitepaper Mar 22, 2018 Platforms are sets of components that interact in very well defined ways to allow a range of products and services to be produced. The term has been appropriated from the software and manufacturing industries, where systems based on platforms have both supported rapid innovation and formed a basis f... Read More |
GUIDE TO 3D PRINTING ON THE PRODUCTION LINE whitepaper Mar 20, 2018 Many manufacturers have realized significant cost savings and productivity improvements by integrating high strength additive manufacturing (AM) technology into their business, especially in support of their maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) strategy. Read More |
PRACTICAL PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Mar 20, 2018 The compelling need for most manufacturers to digitalize and automate their operations is now very widely recognized by the leading manufacturers and specialist management consultants interviewed for this study. Ultimately, an ideal digitalized and automated Industry 4.0 world is one in which people... Read More |
FOOD MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING whitepaper Mar 19, 2018 In this issue, we explore processing equipment within the US food manufacturing space. The industry as a whole remains dynamic and powerful, generating billions of dollars in revenue and economic activity every year. Consumer and business trends in food processing, coupled with industry priorities a... Read More |
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REDUCE MANUFACTURING ERRORS AND SHIPPING DELAYS whitepaper Mar 14, 2018 Blast Motion developed an innovative approach to maximize athletic potential. Blast designs and produces wearable sports technology to help analyze athlete’s body mechanics for golf, baseball, and softball. Like many OEMs today, Blast Motion needed a product lifecycle management (PLM) solution... Read More |
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ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY IN MEDICAL DEVICES whitepaper Mar 12, 2018 3D printing has turned into a helpful and possibly a transformative Innovation in a medicinal sector. As the use of this technology has increased, the effectiveness, performance, and availability of accessible materials have also expanded in the development of new products. This has been a boon for ... Read More |
MANUFACTURING AGILITY THROUGH MES EXCELLENCE whitepaper Mar 09, 2018 Manufacturing agility is increasingly important in today’s world of wildly fluctuating demand, short product cycles and constant change. Successful manufacturers don’t just grudgingly react to change, however, they embrace change as an opportunity. Read More |
SUCCESS IN AUTOMATION: DECODING THE WINNING FORMULA whitepaper Mar 08, 2018 While automation and its drivers are among the most discussed topics in the business world, few organizations are focused on where to begin, how to make the best use of machine intelligence and where to apply it in their business. A first step is to understand which processes are, and aren’t, ... Read More |
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ANALYTICS IN MANUFACTURING: AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS GROWTH whitepaper Mar 01, 2018 While manufacturers possess vast amounts of valuable data, hardly any of it is being analyzed. With a well-developed analytics strategy, manufacturers can tap into this value, converting data into actionable insight to improve decision-making. This white paper examines how analytics can increase ope... Read More |
HYBRID MANUFACTURING APPROACH DELIVERS COOLER TOOLS whitepaper Feb 28, 2018 A new toolmaking technology is driving up quality and productivity in the production of injection molded parts. Water plays a critical but underappreciated role in the plastic injection molding process. Without it, the technology would not be able to achieve the remarkable levels of quality, product... Read More |
REVOLUTIONIZING CUSTOMER SERVICE IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 28, 2018 Salesforce Research surveyed 291 customer service professionals in the manufacturing industry worldwide to discover how elevated customer expectations are changing the game. This report highlights 10 of the biggest customer service shifts that manufacturers are facing today. Read More |
3D PRINTING FUELS THE RISE OF POINT-OF-CARE MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 26, 2018 More than 95% of point-of-care professionals expect to see an expansion of POC manufacturing enabled by additive manufacturing, commonly called 3D printing. While healthcare providers operate in an evolving environment influenced by policy, regulations, and changing technology, 3D has shown promise ... Read More |
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NINE STARTING POINTS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 16, 2018 Western economies have faced an onslaught of negative developments in their domestic manufacturing bases over the past 40 years. With the rise of Industry 4.0, the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies, manufacturers now have new opportunities to undergo a digit... Read More |
CELEBRATING THE VITALITY OF MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE whitepaper Feb 16, 2018 This year’s Annual Report will highlight collaborations as we focus on our goal of being a bridge for collaborations involving industry, students and faculty. For this academic year, we selected Managing Smart Manufacturing as our theme. You will read about the work done by our students, the c... Read More |
3D PRINTING PUTS FIXTURES INTO GEAR whitepaper Feb 16, 2018 3D printed cars, airplane components, and medical devices get the lion’s share of industry headlines. But global manufacturers like MAHLE, a leading automotive parts supplier, have found the technology offers tremendous value beyond those on the front page. For one of its latest developments, ... Read More |
SKILLS AND INNOVATION STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHEN U.S. MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 15, 2018 Faced with stagnating wages for most Americans, business, civic, and political leaders across the United States are rediscovering manufacturing as a source of good jobs and lasting economic growth. In an era of unrivaled global competition, however, revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector will re... Read More |
JIGS AND FIXTURES: MORE PROFITABLE PRODUCTION whitepaper Feb 13, 2018 3D printing has moved beyond prototyping. The current state of 3D printing systems, materials, and parts-on-demand providers makes 3D printing jigs and fixtures and other manufacturing applications practical and accessible to manufacturers. Mainstream manufacturers are wise to seize on the economic ... Read More |
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PROCESS METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING IMPELLERS BY SELECTIVE LASER MELTING whitepaper Feb 11, 2018 In the water industry, a strong market demand exists for small, high-pressure pump systems. However, the casting of impellers for such small pumps in the required quality is difficult or impossible because of their low wall thickness and their unfavorable ratio of impeller diameter to channel height... Read More |
3D PRINTING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS whitepaper Feb 11, 2018 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has advanced from spewing toner on a white sheet of paper to building layers of plastic until an object is formed; to now using specialized printers to print a body part, airplane engine parts, or a 500-square-foot barracks room for soldiers, all in... Read More |
INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN IIC ARCHITECTURE & INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Feb 06, 2018 The IIRA is the result of an exercise by multiple industrial stakeholders from energy, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation and public sectors under the IIC to achieve broad consensus in a driving device and product interoperability and deploying large industrial control systems. Read More |
SALES AND MANUFACTURING: ENABLE MODERN SALES TEAMS whitepaper Feb 05, 2018 Manufacturing is experiencing a customer-focused revolution. On the global side, this means manufacturers are ramping up innovation in an effort to develop and produce more sophisticated offerings than smaller rivals. High-margin growth is the ultimate end game. Read More |
HOW MANUFACTURERS CAN BECOME TECH-SAVVY TO WIN NEW CUSTOMERS whitepaper Feb 05, 2018 But now, manufacturers must understand, interact with, and develop closer relationships to their end customers to deliver truly exceptional customer experiences. This new landscape is shifting business models to put customers at the center of every experience. Read More |
INDUSTRY 4.0 - SMART SUPPLY CHAIN whitepaper Feb 04, 2018 A new competitive landscape has emerged in the manufacturing sector that is being referred to as Industry 4.0 or Smart Manufacturing. This term describes the emerging trend in the industrial space to create an intelligent network of connected things and people to create a smarter, more efficient and... Read More |
WHY PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IS DRIVING INDUSTRY 4.0 whitepaper Feb 03, 2018 Maintenance is a strategic concern when developing and manufacturing a product - and for good reason. In fact, a third of all maintenance activities are carried out too frequently - and, according to IBM, nearly half are ineffective. For machine operators and factory managers, preventative maintenan... Read More |
LEAN MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 02, 2018 Experts have estimated that less than 5% of the steps and time taken in producing a product actually create customer value. Lean thinking is a method that redesigns processes to optimize the entire product flow (the value stream), rather than singly optimizing each department that a product passes t... Read More |
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FINANCIAL CONTROL IN FOOD MANUFACTURING whitepaper Feb 01, 2018 In this part of our food industry Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) guides series, we share the best practice methods for taking maximum control of your financial responsibilities within food manufacturing. The guide will explain how your company can achieve a competitive edge by Improving your bud... Read More |
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