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Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing: What, Why, and How?

PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IN MANUFACTURING
Predictive maintenance analytics is a type of maintenance that frequently monitors an asset's health. This timely maintenance or monitoring of assets or machines reduces unexpected breakdowns and allows manufacturers to plan around their production schedule.

“Even the best-built machines need proper preventive maintenance to remain productive and reach their maximum working life.”

- PMI (PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION) 

Predictive maintenance methods and software have evolved. Companies no longer need to import data into spreadsheets and extract insights manually. Businesses can now effectively estimate maintenance tasks using AI and machine learning algorithms in predictive maintenance systems. Robots and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are also generating more data than ever before, helping manufacturers be more insightful in their operations and processes.


Why Should Predictive Maintenance Manufacturing Be Considered?

The depreciation cost is significant in industries like manufacturing, where the cost of advanced equipment is very high. This makes it important to make sure that the assets of the manufacturing company are well-managed.

Using the predictive maintenance model in these situations saves money on multiple levels. Even though there are protocols like lean management and six-sigma, their usefulness is being questioned when it comes to existing business practices.

In a world where technology dictates practically every aspect of our lives, it is essential to have efficient procedures powered by cutting-edge technology. In essence, predictive maintenance aims to upgrade asset management using IoT.

According to a PwC analysis, manufacturing predictive maintenance
  • Cuts cost by 12%
  • Increases uptime by 9%
  • Extends the life of old assets by 20%
  • Reduces safety, environmental, quality, and health hazards by up to 14%


Types of Predictive Maintenance Technologies

 
 
Vibrational Analysis Acoustical Analysis (sonic) Acoustical Analysis (ultrasonic) Infrared Analysis
This is the preferred method for predictive maintenance in high-rotational industrial plants.

It is cheaper than other condition monitoring methods because it has been around longer.

Vibrational analysis can detect imbalance, misalignment, and bearing wear in addition to looseness.		 This form of analysis is employed for low-and high-rotating machines. It's popular among lubrication technicians.

However, it does not focus on identifying the reasons for rotating equipment failure by measuring and recording vibrations at discrete frequencies for trending purposes.

Instead, acoustic bearing analysis targets lubrication technicians and focuses on proactive lubrication.		 Ultrasonic acoustical analysis is solely used for predictive maintenance.

Its ultrasonic detection capability can distinguish between ultrasonic noises of machine friction and stress.

This form of analysis is more accurate than vibration or oil analysis.		 This form of analysis is not affected by an asset’s rotational speed or volume. As a result, it is ideal for a wide variety of asset types.

When the temperature is a good indicator of possible problems, infrared analysis is the most cost-effective way to keep things running smoothly before they break down.

It is frequently used to diagnose cooling, airflow, and even motor stress issues.


How to Apply Predictive Maintenance Analytics in Practice?

Management is supplied with ROI scenarios prior to implementing predictive maintenance on the factory floor. Additionally, maintenance personnel and machine operators require training on how to use PdM technology (predictive maintenance). Following this, the true implementation of predictive maintenance equipment begins.


Establish Benchmarks

The maintenance team establishes acceptable condition thresholds for sensor-equipped assets.


Connect Gadgets to the Internet of Things (IoT)

The sensor is attached to the asset. A vibration meter, for example, is attached to a mechanical asset through gears, while a temperature sensor is attached to a boiler.


Integrate Hardware and Software

In this case, the IoT device is connected to a central management system (CMMS) or a remote dashboard, which collects and analyzes data.


Establish a Maintenance Schedule

Inspections are initiated automatically by a CMMS when a condition limit is exceeded or manually by the person monitoring the dashboard.


Predictive Maintenance Example


Preventing Power Outages

Power outages can be extremely inconvenient for those affected. They can be discovered early and so avoided with predictive maintenance technologies. Sensors would once again be used in this situation to deliver artificial intelligence-based insight into assets. This intelligence-based insight alerts the plant supervisor when equipment is about to malfunction.


Manufacturing Supervision

Since industrial plants typically contain many expensive assets and valuable equipment, they may invest in infrared imagers to monitor various elements of assets, such as temperature, to avoid overheating. This predictive maintenance technology assists plants in avoiding excessive use of critical equipment, which might result in disruptive breakdowns.


Final Word

Predictive maintenance is an advantageous tool for larger organizations that have outgrown typical preventative maintenance approaches and have an additional budget. It can generate a positive return on investment, transforming the maintenance department into a source of cost savings and increased revenues.

Predictive maintenance has some drawbacks, such as high startup costs and the requirement for specialized expertise. However, it helps to conduct maintenance only when necessary, assisting facilities in cutting costs, saving time, and maximizing resources.

Consultation with equipment makers and experts in condition monitoring should be conducted prior to determining whether predictive maintenance is the best approach for specific assets.


FAQ


Is predictive maintenance cost-effective?

Yes. Predictive maintenance saves between 8% and 12% compared to preventive maintenance and up to 40% compared to reactive maintenance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. 


What is the difference between predictive and preventive maintenance?

Predictive maintenance saves money on labor and materials, whereas preventive maintenance is less expensive to undertake. Moreover, preventive maintenance is scheduled on a regular basis, whereas predictive maintenance is scheduled on an as-needed basis, depending on asset conditions.


What is TPM?

TPM, i.e., Total Productive Maintenance is a team-based method that focuses on proactive and preventative techniques to increase plant and equipment reliability.

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There are specific technological advancements in our world today that have already made themselves known in other industries; however, without question, they are weaving their way into the world of manufacturing just as quickly, redefining the manufacturing sector with the term “Industry 4.0.” Defined as “smart factories,” the “4.0” of Industry 4.0 is representative of the “fourth-generation industrial revolution” in which the industry adapts several different technological advancements to become more streamlined and, most importantly, continuously innovative. Here are a few advancements to be aware of that will only increase their disruption as part of the Industry 4.0 future: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coupled with 5G connectivity and machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be one of the biggest transformations the manufacturing sector will see. This level of technology is already transforming inventory management and supply chain visibility while simultaneously reducing warehouse costs and improving forecast accuracy. While this does not mean a sentient robotic being will replace jobs, it does refer to a computer system that has the capability to recognize trends and interpret logical solutions to help human individuals in the manufacturing sector do their jobs better by providing them with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Internet of Things (IoT) The Internet of Things (IoT) is improved also by low latency connectivity provided to us by 5G networks, allowing manufacturing companies to monitor in real time how their operations are going. This includes, but is not limited to, safety measures on the manufacturing floor, streamlining processes, and saving money. These insights were never before as easily accessible as they are today, allowing organizations access to valuable data to help them change or optimize areas internally and, as mentioned above, pre-solve problems before they become catastrophic disruptions. Virtual Reality (VR) Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are commonly marketed and perceived as strictly gaming technology; however, there is a ton to be done in the way of gamifying manufacturing training and even the future of working remotely in manufacturing. Let’s suppose you need to train a new sales employee on how to use a device still in production; what would be the most engaging, hands-on way to do so without having the person physically use it? Implementing an immersive experience of it using VR technology would be a more interactive, gamified way to do so, rather than having him or her sit and memorize a user manual from cover to cover. Stay Anticipatory to Stay Ahead An important way for the manufacturing sector to continue on its upward trajectory, even following COVID-19, is to implement my Anticipatory Organization Model, which calls you to pay attention to those above Hard Trend technological advancements – future certainties that are currently happening – and pre-solve any problems they may bring to your workforce. With automation becoming a dominating Hard Trend as well, always be sure to work with the technology afforded to us by the Three Digital Accelerators – computing power/processing power, bandwidth, and storage – and become a positive disruptor in the industry as opposed to the disrupted.

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Manufacturing Data Analytics: The Next Big Thing

Article | March 22, 2022

Manufacturing analytics, or real-time manufacturing analytics, is the process of collecting, cleansing, and analyzing data from machines to forecast their future use, prevent failures, forecast maintenance requirements, and identify areas for improvement. “The goal is to turn the data into information and information into insight.” - Carly Fiorina, ex CEO of Hewlett-Packard Manufacturing data incorporates all structured and unstructured information collected manually or through software from machines and humans throughout the manufacturing process, up to the point at which a product is launched to the market. In this article, we will look at the use cases of data analysis in manufacturing and some of the start-ups from the U.S. that are helping manufacturers gather their real-time manufacturing analytics. Data Analysis in Manufacturing: Use Case Analytics Demand Forecasting Forecasting demand is highly dependent on historical data on supply levels, material costs, purchase trends, and customer behavior. Manufacturers can use analytics to accomplish the following: Define the products to be manufactured in a time frame Define products that are no longer in stock Determine the quantity of products to be manufactured Forecast sales prospects Inventory Management Forecasting demand enables manufacturers to manage inventory, purchase materials, and optimize storage capacity based on data. Additionally, manufacturing industry data analysis provides insight into: The sales-to-inventory ratio indicates the average inventory value over net sales. Days in inventory refers to the time a manufacturer retains before selling a product. Gross margin return on inventory (GMROI) is a term that refers to the amount of gross margin a manufacturer receives for each dollar invested in inventory. Maintenance Optimization Data collected from various manufacturing machines, tools, and devices, as well as information about operations and the gears required for the machines, can be analyzed to: Predict when a machine will require maintenance based on the amount of time and the operations in which it has been used. Identify and resolve operational anomalies caused by or will result in machine failure. Prevent downtime by scheduling machine breakdowns, repairs, and replacements in advance. Price Optimization Utilizing analytics can assist manufacturers in determining the actual cost of a product based on the costs of materials, labor, machines, and tools used or purchased during the manufacturing process. Additionally, manufacturers can optimize prices based on data about competitors, market trends, consumer behavior, and purchase history. Additionally, analytics can assist in setting dynamic prices that are determined by demand, supply, competition, and subsidiary product prices. Analytics for Manufacturing as a Service: Three U.S.-based Startups Uptake Uptake offers predictive analytics solutions powered by artificial intelligence for various industries. It provides a compass, which allows organizations to optimize work orders and scout. This allows users to analyze data and custom alerts and radar to get failure and anomaly detection solutions. Failure prediction, noise filtering, situational analytics, and detecting changes in operational behavior are just a few of the features that these systems offer to their customers today. The product, by Uptake, is intended for use in various industries like mining, construction, fleet management, manufacturing, aviation, government, and oil and gas. Seeq Seeq is a leading provider of industrial data analytics solutions. Its big data analysis solutions help in the analysis and comprehension of industrial process data (IPD) more effectively and quickly than typical alternatives. Reduced analysis time, quicker relationship discovery, ERP and other system connectivity, support for business intelligence (BI) tools such as Excel, Tableau, SAS, and MATLAB, and collaboration support are some of the features. Sight Machine Sight Machine provides a platform for manufacturing applications that utilize digital twins. It provides solutions for continually analyzing images captured by industrial cameras, sensor data, and data from manufacturing systems to improve product quality and operations. It provides real-time visibility and actionable data for every part, machine, line, and plant manufacturing process. Its clientele includes Nike, Sony, Nissan, and Google, to name a few. Final Word Big data analytics in manufacturing assists businesses in identifying the parameters that have a direct effect on production. Additionally, modifying the target process helped businesses increase productivity by 50%. McKinsey estimates that when analytics are used in design-to-value workflows and projects, manufacturers' gross margins can increase by as much as 40%. Manufacturing analytics can help with design-to-value, supply chain management, and after-sales support. Real-time manufacturing analytics enables manufacturers to optimize their overall production. FAQ Why is data critical in manufacturing? Big data helps manufacturers understand their customers' needs and wants better. To launch a new product or upgrade an old one, data is required to make it appealing to customers and assess the risks of competition. What is production analysis? Production analysis visualizes production output and helps assess production losses and associated costs. What is predictive manufacturing? Predictive manufacturing uses descriptive analytics and data visualization to provide a real-time perspective of asset health and reliability performance.

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Three Business Examples That Effectively Practice Lean Manufacturing

Article | December 13, 2021

Lean manufacturing principles enable manufacturing businesses to achieve spectacular results and overhaul their conventional operations. A wide range of industries have adopted lean manufacturing because of its enormous advantages, and they have seen excellent results as a result. The 2010 Compensation Data Manufacturing survey indicated that 69.7% of manufacturing organizations employ lean manufacturing principles. By consuming this data, we can understand how far organizations have progressed toward incorporating lean principles into their operations. “Many companies are not willing to change or think they are done once they make a change. But the truth is technology, consumer demands; the way we work, human needs, and much more are constantly changing.” –Michael Walton, Director, Manufacturing Industry Executive at Microsoft Let's look at some examples of lean manufacturing from some well-known companies. These leading-edge examples of lean manufacturing will shed light on how lean principles positively affect. Leading Companies Using Lean Manufacturing Effectively Successful manufacturing businesses like Toyota, Nike, and Caterpillar are currently employing lean manufacturing ideas in their production processes. In addition, Intel, Parker Hannifin, and John Deere embrace these techniques. From them, we've described three different organizations in various sectors that are successfully adopting lean manufacturing. JOHN DEERE John Deere has also implemented a lean manufacturing strategy. As a result, many of their quality control procedures are automated, which means that more components can be checked for flaws in less time. This means that more supply can be released each day, and the product can be supplied at a lower price to the consumer. Additionally, these controls monitor the manufacturing process for each component of their products, ensuring that they never manufacture more than is required and waste essential materials in the process. INTEL Intel, known for its computer processors, has used lean manufacturing techniques to provide a higher quality product for an industry that requires zero defects. In the past, it took more than three months to get a microprocessor to the manufacturer, but this principle has helped shorten that time to less than ten days. Intel rapidly learned that creating more but worse quality was not the way to raise revenues and increase consumer satisfaction with its products, which were extremely precise and technical. Instead, both parties gain from quality control and waste reduction initiatives. This is even true in the tech industry, where goods are constantly changed and upgraded. TOYOTA Toyota, the world's largest automaker, was the first to implement lean manufacturing in its manufacturing operations. But, even more importantly, they've learned how to limit products that don't match customer expectations by eliminating waste. To achieve these goals, Toyota employs two essential procedures. The first is a method known as Jidoka, which loosely translates as "automation with the assistance of humans." This implies that, although some of the work is automated, humans always ensure that the result is of the highest quality. When something goes wrong, the machines have built-in programs that allow them to shut themselves down. Known as the Just In Time (JIT) model, this is the second stage. Once the last part of a process has been finished, the next phase can begin. No unnecessary work will be done if there is a problem with the assembly line. This lean manufacturing technique has inspired thousands of other businesses. Final Words Lean manufacturing principles and their execution require discipline and patience to get the results out of them. When we see the successful lean manufacturing examples, it is not a fraction of a second success. They have devoted their time, energy, and efforts to modifying every single operational process in order to become a part of lean manufacturing. Lean manufacturing is not a method; it is a way of life that transforms your business practices and takes your firm to a new level of operations. Gain insights from renowned organizations' lean manufacturing success stories to help you become a part of the lean companies of 2022. FAQ What is the effect of lean manufacturing? Lean is a performance-based, continuous-improvement strategy that removes waste and unnecessary processes from organizational operations. As a result, your company becomes more focused on the results. Is it possible for lean manufacturing to fail? It is conceivable in some circumstances, such as failing to focus on a single system implementation or implementing too many system changes at once and failing to have a sound follow-up system to check that everything is working effectively. Why do certain businesses struggle with lean manufacturing? Most businesses fail to see that lean is a management philosophy, not a set of tools. As a result, most corporate leaders either don't understand or lack the patience and control to implement lean manufacturing. { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the effect of lean manufacturing?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Lean is a performance-based, continuous-improvement strategy that removes waste and unnecessary processes from organizational operations. 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Content Marketing for Manufacturers: 7 Ways to Power up your Business Digitally

Article | March 18, 2021

There have been rising examples of manufacturers doing impressive things with content marketing to scale up their business. Manufacturers have been slower than others in different industries to adopt the practice of content marketing. CMI’s annual survey indicates that 59% of manufacturers said their organization’s approach to content marketing was more successful than in the past. And 82% of them attributed that success to excellent content creation. The pandemic has enabled manufacturers to shift their marketing strategies and invest in online content creation. Yet, many manufacturers are still struggling due to the pandemic. If you are among these B2B manufacturers struggling with content marketing, you’re not alone. Let’s face it. Content marketing is crucial if you want to grow your manufacturing business. It’s undoubtedly one of the most efficient ways to connect with B2B buyers searching for manufacturing solutions online. Ignoring this strategy means losing leads to your content-savvy audiences. So, whenever you are ready to embark upon content marketing strategies in your business, there are a few things you need to know to get in full swing. This blog breaks down all the tried and tested strategies to help you power up your business. Before that, take a sneak peek into how content marketing for manufacturers is working today. Content Marketing in Manufacturing: Recent Stats Here are the top areas of content marketing for manufacturers, where estimations are significant in terms of investment in 2021. Content creation: 76% Website enhancement: 73% Social media engagement:47% Event (digital, hybrid, or in-person): 42% Content contribution (organic/unpaid):39% Content contribution (paid):37% Content marketing related technologies: 27% Earned media (PR/media/publications):20% Others:2% As per a new research by Content Marketing Institute, 70% of manufacturers have modified their targeting/messaging strategy. 60% have altered their editorial calendar. And, 57% have put more resources towards social media or other online communities. Content creation and website enhancement are at the top of different areas of content marketing for manufacturers. Manufacturing marketers are considering optimistic results with their content marketing efforts. According to a report, 30% of manufacturing organizations have been successful. And 61% of them are indicating moderate success. Through the above figures, it's understood that content marketing will remain an essential tactic of B2B digital marketing strategy. But you need to stick to what works to keep your audience's attention, and then, you can generate revenue for your business. Stick to What Works In content marketing for manufacturers, there’s plenty of precedent for what works. This should serve as welcome news for you when the notion of business overhaul daunts you. Keep in mind, your business’s website does not need to infuse tons of novel features or overly designed factors. Instead, it should offer visitors and audiences unique options about your brand. They should get what they’re looking for an appearance that builds trust, an experience that converts visitors into loyal customers, answers their questions and addresses their pain points. All these factors empower visitors to make decisions. This blog breaks it all down into six easy steps to understand how the entire process of content marketing should be regulated. And you will be able to take your business to the next level. Step 1: Conduct an In-Depth Keyword Research In content marketing, keywords are search terms that are picked up by search engines. After you type, the keyword entered shows related results. Manufacturing companies must strive to optimize their digital content to rank at the top in search engine result pages. So that implementing an effective keyword strategy drives higher-quality traffic to your website and creates valuable conversation opportunities. To do this, here are some tips you can follow when implementing a keyword strategy. Think of keywords as a way to connect "human" searches (terms your audiences or visitors use when they search online) to the vast library of digital content. So, start from the human side. What are the primary areas you want your business to be known for? What are the buzzwords that are critical to your industry? What might your target audience be searching for your solutions? For instance, a 3D printing manufacturer might include keywords such as rapid prototyping, 3D printing market, enterprise 3D printers, 3D printing applications, and more. Then, think about the pain points of the target audience or customers. Include 'problem-driven, 'benefits-driven, 'usage driven' keywords. By doing this, you can create a long list of a manageable set of priority keywords. Now consider the algorithm side. How will you show your viable search terms in search engines? In this case, start by entering professional words in search engines to get a sense of what other competitors are doing. Then, research deeper using tools like SEM Rush. It will tell you the most important keywords ranking on search engines. Further, if you find little or no reported search volume for your keyword, broaden it slightly. Or use an alternate angle of that keyword phrase. If a search term is too broad and the difficulty level is too high, try making that keyword more specific. This way, you will create intent-based keywords, which will clear all challenges in manufacturing content. Step 2: Develop a Written Strategy CMI research has consistently shown that compared to 33% of complicated content marketing strategy for manufacturing, only 10% of marketers have documented the initial phases of their content marketing strategy. Apart from this, approximately 32% have a verbal strategy, 47% plan to have a strategy in the coming month. Whereas 11% have no plans to develop a content strategy. These figures show that manufacturers’ written documented content marketing strategies are one of the most crucial parts of creating successful content marketing tactics. Even if you’re on the verge of starting, formulate a content marketing strategy and write it down. The pages of the plan will benefit over time. The important thing is to document a starting point. Step 3: Create an Editorial Calendar Creating an editorial calendar may sound complex, but it’s not. Mapping an editorial calendar will help you set content marketing ideas and goals for the future. It offers an at-a-glance marketing roadmap, which will help you formalize your keyword findings into actionable ideas and ideate for other marketing activities. This includes social media posts or email newsletters to be created quarterly. Strategically, your editorial calendar can also help you plan details of your monthly blogging modulation, content types, and target publication dates. Doing this will help you determine various types of content for manufacturers. Step 4: Incline Heavily on Subject Matter Sometimes, even with a generic topic in mind, you may still have a few compelling cases or finer points to mention in your content piece. So, why not take help from your team of experts? In cases like this, speak to the team that manages your customers and sales representatives to industry-related partners and experts. Also, conducting interviews with them and considering how your company has helped them through an industry challenge can be an excellent source for your content creation. Following these steps can generate a plethora of new content ideas. Questions like, what problems do they face? What questions are they asking? Which mistakes do they see most? Are there any industry obstacles they face? These are all considerations, to begin with. Remember, to ensure that your content marketing offers a helpful solution, and you must first relate to the problem. Step 5: Get your Content Production Process in Order A survey mentions that only 20% of manufacturing marketers felt that their organization’s rate of content creation is either good or excellent. CMI research shows this as a challenging part for content marketers in the manufacturing industry. The good news is that as an organization grows with content marketing, project flow improves. 37% of manufacturing marketers say that the project rate flow has been excellent because of content marketing. To improve your content marketing activities in manufacturing, you need to develop valuable processes to scale and create content. If you don’t prioritize the process, you’ll struggle to make strides. This shows the value of content marketing for manufacturers. For which, they need to scale their business to survive in this challenging time. Step 6: Observe the Content Competition As stated, you always want to Google your content topic ideas to see what else comes up. The goal is to write something better than what is out there. Have you noticed that the same few competitors always seem to appear in manufacturing-related searches? That’s no coincidence. They are your content-savvy competitors who are likely stealing the lion’s share of online traffic using the right strategy. By doing this, you can find the holes in their strategy and capitalize on them. The Future of Content Marketing for Manufacturers Here are some stats from a recent analysis of content marketing for manufacturers. 65% of manufacturing marketers say their organization is much or moderately successful with content marketing than their past years. 48% of manufacturing marketers have a small (or one-person) content marketing team that serves the entire organization. Content marketing is a massive investment in time, resources and dependent on your staff size and dollars. In the end, by having the right strategy for it, the ROI can be huge. A manufacturing business leader, Kardex Remstar saw a 40% surge in business growth with the help of the content marketing and digital strategy team for its global website Before you start with content marketing, make sure you consider these starter steps. This will ensure that you invest your time and money in content marketing strategies that truly work. There has been a substantial surge in content marketing investment in the industrial manufacturing landscape. So, getting ahead of the curve online will be instrumental to your success. Ensure that your content marketing is operating as efficiently as your manufacturing floor! Frequently Asked Questions What is content marketing? Content that is strategically approached and distributed in different platforms like social media, third-party blogging websites to reach out to the right target audiences comes under content marketing. How content marketing for manufacturers is crucial? Content marketing for manufacturers owns greater importance. Practicing it, the marketing manufacturers can easily target and attract their potential buyers by creating informational content, a responsive website, and an excellent social media presence. How content marketing for manufacturers can be powerful? 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Practicing it, the marketing manufacturers can easily target and attract their potential buyers by creating informational content, a responsive website, and an excellent social media presence." } },{ "@type": "Question", "name": "HOW CONTENT MARKETING FOR MANUFACTURERS CAN BE POWERFUL?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Content marketing for manufacturers can be powerful by following the three Ps: Punctuation, Polish, and Power. Marketing has evolved that now focuses on advertising and design to grab the audience’s attention, interest and creating a call to action." } }] }

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MaxLinear | February 02, 2024

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PsiQuantum | January 30, 2024

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Teledyne Relays, Inc. | January 29, 2024

Teledyne Relays, a leading provider of cutting-edge relay solutions, introduces its new Multi-Function Timer product series, showcasing the company's commitment to delivering advanced, reliable, and versatile solutions for the industrial automation sector. Teledyne Relays Multi-Function Timer MFT series is a state-of-the-art solution designed for a wide variety of applications that demand precise timing control. The user-friendly design features three potentiometers for easy selection of timing functions and ranges, while the LEDs provide at-a-glance feedback of timing and relay status. The MFT series also features 7 selectable timing functions for a wide variety of applications Timing ranges from 0.1 seconds up to 100 hours Compact 17.5mm housing preserves valuable panel space Supply Voltages: 24VDC & 24-240VAC OR 12-240VAC/DC 5A SPDT output relay Engineered with the needs of electrical engineers, panel builders, and automation engineers in mind, these timers find application in various industries, including but not limited to Industrial Automation Manufacturing Process Control Systems HVAC and Refrigeration Agriculture and Irrigation Power Distribution “With the new Multi-Function Timer series, Teledyne Relays continues to lead in providing reliable and versatile solutions for industrial automation, ensuring precise timing control,” said Michael Palakian, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Teledyne Relays. The Multi-Function Timer series from Teledyne Relays ensures precise timing control, offering unparalleled reliability across diverse applications and is available for ordering from Teledyne Relays or an authorized distributor. About Teledyne Relays Teledyne Relays is a world leader in high-performance coaxial switches, electromechanical, and solid-state relays, offering a wide range of solutions for various applications in the aerospace and defense, telecommunications, test and measurement, and industrial markets. With over 60 years of experience, Teledyne Relay has established a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service excellence. About Teledyne Defense Electronics Serving Defense, Space and Commercial sectors worldwide, Teledyne Defense Electronics offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly engineered solutions that meet your most demanding requirements in the harshest environments. Manufacturing both custom and off-the-shelf product offerings, our diverse product lines meet emerging needs for key applications for avionics, energetics, electronic warfare, missiles, radar, satcom, space and test and measurement.

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MaxLinear Launches Product Design Kit for Active Electrical Cables Using Keystone PAM4 DSP

MaxLinear | February 02, 2024

MaxLinear, Inc. a leading provider of high-speed interconnect ICs enabling data center, metro, and wireless transport networks, announced the availability of a comprehensive product design kit (PDK) to optimize performance and accelerate the time to market for high-speed Active Electrical Cables (AEC) using MaxLinear’s 5nm PAM4 DSP, Keystone. The PDK is a cost-cutting and time-saving tool for cable manufacturers who want to quickly integrate Keystone into their active electrical cables. MaxLinear’s Keystone PAM4 DSP offers a significant power advantage in AEC applications, which is increasingly becoming a critical factor for hyperscale data centers. The use of 5nm CMOS technology enables designers and manufacturers to build high-speed cables that meet the need for low power, highly integrated, high performance interconnect solutions that will drive the next generation of hyperscale cloud networks. Manufacturers taking advantage of MaxLinear’s PDK to optimize cable designs using Keystone PAM4 DSP will gain a distinct advantage over competitor solutions when trying to maximize reach and minimize power consumption. The PDK makes Keystone easy to integrate with strong applications support, multiple tools to optimize and monitor performance, and reference designs (SW and HW) to accelerate integration. Sophisticated software allows for quick design optimization for the lowest possible power consumption and maximizing cable reach. Cable designers can constantly monitor performance, route signals from any port to any port, and take advantage of hitless firmware upgrades. “MaxLinear is focused on providing not only industry-leading interconnect technologies but also a comprehensive suite of tools to support our manufacturing and design partners,” said Drew Guckenberger, Vice President of High Speed Interconnect at MaxLinear. “Our development kit for our Keystone products provides them with a path to take products to market more quickly and more cost-effectively.” Active electrical cables (AECs) are revolutionizing data center connections. Unlike passive cables, they actively boost signals, allowing for longer distances (up to 7 meters for 400G), higher bandwidth, and thinner, lighter cables. This makes them ideal for high-speed applications like top-of-rack connections (connecting switches to servers within the same rack); direct digital control (enabling flexible interconnectivity within racks and across rows); and breakout solutions (splitting high-speed connections into multiple lower-speed channels). The high-speed interconnect market – which includes active optical cables, active electrical cables, direct attach copper cables, and others – is expected to grow to $17.1B by 2028, up from $10.7B in 2021 according to a market forecast report from The Insight Partners. The Keystone Family The Keystone 5nm DSP family caters to 400G and 800G applications, featuring a groundbreaking 106.25Gbps host side electrical I/O, aligning with the line side interface rate. Available variants support single-mode optics (EML and SiPh), multimode optics and Active Electrical Cables (AECs), offering comprehensive solutions with companion TIAs. Host side interfaces cover ethernet rates of 25G, 50G, and 100G per lane over C2M, MR, and LR host channels. The line side interfaces, tailored for 100G/λ DR, FR, and LR applications, also support these rates. These devices boast extensive DSP functionality, encompassing line-side transmitter DPD, TX FIR, receiver FFE, and DFE. With exceptional performance and signal integrity, these DSPs occupy a compact footprint (12mm x 13mm), ideal for next-gen module form-factors like QSFP-DD800 and OSFP800. Additionally, they are available as Known Good Die (KGD) for denser applications, such as OSFP-XD. About MaxLinear, Inc. MaxLinear, Inc. is a leading provider of radio frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal integrated circuits for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multimarket applications. MaxLinear is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. MaxLinear, the MaxLinear logo, any other MaxLinear trademarks are all property of MaxLinear, Inc. or one of MaxLinear's subsidiaries in the U.S.A. and other countries. All rights reserved.

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PsiQuantum, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Mitsubishi Chemical Announce Partnership to Design Energy-Efficient Materials on PsiQuantum’s

PsiQuantum | January 30, 2024

PsiQuantum and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group announced that they are beginning work with Mitsubishi Chemical Group on a joint project to simulate excited states of photochromic molecules which have widespread industrial and residential potential applications such as the development of smart windows, energy-efficient data storage, solar energy storage and solar cells, and other photoswitching use cases. Qlimate, a PsiQuantum-led initiative that includes MUFG as a partner, focuses on using fault-tolerant quantum computing to crack the most challenging computational problems and accelerate the development of scalable breakthroughs across climate technologies, including more energy-efficient materials. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is committed to supporting the world’s transition to a sustainable future, and to encourage industry access to the most promising breakthrough technologies. By pioneering PsiQuantum’s Qlimate solutions with industry leader Mitsubishi Chemical, MUFG is at the forefront of quantum computing for sustainability. This joint project will determine whether high-accuracy estimates of excited state properties are feasible on early-generation fault-tolerant quantum computers, specifically focusing on diarylethenes used for energy-efficient photoswitching applications. The project will allow Mitsubishi Chemical to gain early insights into how and when fault-tolerant quantum computing can be deployed in support of critical, scalable, sustainable materials. Because predicting the optical properties of materials requires complex analysis of excited states, standard algorithmic techniques for simulating these molecules (such as the Density Functional Theory, or DFT) often produce qualitatively incorrect results. The project will bring together Mitsubishi Chemical’s deep experience of computational chemistry and PsiQuantum’s leading expertise in fault-tolerant quantum computing to push the boundaries of approaching the complex physics in these systems and pave the way to developing new, more powerful energy-efficient photonic materials. Philipp Ernst, Head of Solutions at PsiQuantum, said: “PsiQuantum has dedicated teams who identify, describe and solve complex problem sets with best-in-class quantum algorithms. These are designed specifically to run on fault-tolerant quantum computers and will tackle previously-impossible computational challenges. This partnership will leverage our team’s unique know-how and Mitsubishi Chemical’s expertise in photochromic materials. We are grateful for MUFG’s visionary support in our mission to deploy high-impact quantum computing solutions to fight climate change.” Suguru Azegami, Managing Director, Sustainable Business Division, MUFG said: “We are excited to partner with PsiQuantum and Mitsubishi Chemical on our journey to explore possibilities of quantum computing technologies to solve the imminent global challenge. PsiQuantum’s vision to develop the first utility scale quantum computer before the end of the decade has inspired us, which led our initiative to participate in the Qlimate partnership as the first and sole member from Japan. Mitsubishi Chemical is leading efforts to use the cutting-edge technology to develop next generation materials and we are honored to support the company as its long term financial partner.” Qi Gao, Senior Chief Scientist, Mitsubishi Chemical said: “We are pleased to be part of the partnership and are grateful for MUFG’s support. Mitsubishi Chemical’s over 40 years background in computational chemistry and PsiQuantum’s domain specific knowledge for quantum control is a great fit with the collaboration effort of improving calculation accuracy on quantum device. We hope the partnership will accelerate the innovation of revolutionizing computational studies in chemistry and materials science.” About PsiQuantum PsiQuantum is a private company, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company’s only mission is to build and deploy the world’s first useful, large-scale quantum computer. Many teams around the world today have demonstrated prototype quantum computing systems, but it is widely accepted that much larger systems are necessary in order to unlock transformational applications across drug discovery, climate technologies, finance, transportation, security & defense and beyond. PsiQuantum’s photonic approach enables rapid scaling via direct leverage of high-volume semiconductor manufacturing and cryogenic infrastructure. The company is partnered with the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford University and Sci-Tech Daresbury in the United Kingdom. About Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 50 countries. The Group has about 160,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. About the Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (TSE: 4188) is a specialty materials group with an unwavering commitment to lead with innovative solutions to achieve KAITEKI, the well-being of people and the planet. We bring deep expertise and material science leadership in core market segments such as mobility, digital, medical and food. In this way, we enable industry transformation, technology breakthroughs, and longer, more fruitful lives for us all. Together, around 70,000 employees worldwide provide advanced chemistry-based solutions to deliver the core elements of our slogan — “Science. Value. Life.”

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Teledyne Relays Unveils Innovative Multi-Function Timer Series

Teledyne Relays, Inc. | January 29, 2024

Teledyne Relays, a leading provider of cutting-edge relay solutions, introduces its new Multi-Function Timer product series, showcasing the company's commitment to delivering advanced, reliable, and versatile solutions for the industrial automation sector. Teledyne Relays Multi-Function Timer MFT series is a state-of-the-art solution designed for a wide variety of applications that demand precise timing control. The user-friendly design features three potentiometers for easy selection of timing functions and ranges, while the LEDs provide at-a-glance feedback of timing and relay status. The MFT series also features 7 selectable timing functions for a wide variety of applications Timing ranges from 0.1 seconds up to 100 hours Compact 17.5mm housing preserves valuable panel space Supply Voltages: 24VDC & 24-240VAC OR 12-240VAC/DC 5A SPDT output relay Engineered with the needs of electrical engineers, panel builders, and automation engineers in mind, these timers find application in various industries, including but not limited to Industrial Automation Manufacturing Process Control Systems HVAC and Refrigeration Agriculture and Irrigation Power Distribution “With the new Multi-Function Timer series, Teledyne Relays continues to lead in providing reliable and versatile solutions for industrial automation, ensuring precise timing control,” said Michael Palakian, Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at Teledyne Relays. The Multi-Function Timer series from Teledyne Relays ensures precise timing control, offering unparalleled reliability across diverse applications and is available for ordering from Teledyne Relays or an authorized distributor. About Teledyne Relays Teledyne Relays is a world leader in high-performance coaxial switches, electromechanical, and solid-state relays, offering a wide range of solutions for various applications in the aerospace and defense, telecommunications, test and measurement, and industrial markets. With over 60 years of experience, Teledyne Relay has established a reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service excellence. About Teledyne Defense Electronics Serving Defense, Space and Commercial sectors worldwide, Teledyne Defense Electronics offers a comprehensive portfolio of highly engineered solutions that meet your most demanding requirements in the harshest environments. Manufacturing both custom and off-the-shelf product offerings, our diverse product lines meet emerging needs for key applications for avionics, energetics, electronic warfare, missiles, radar, satcom, space and test and measurement.

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