Producing manufacturing aids with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D Printing

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

The manufacturing and production sectors grapple with significant challenges arising from component failures, which often lead to disruptive operational interruptions. The economic impact of such disruptions can be profound, with every downtime minute potentially translating into thousands of dollars in lost revenue. While regular and planned maintenance can somehow mitigate these unplanned downtimes, they are unable to completely assure against potential component failures.

whitePaper | May 19, 2022

A connected machine ecosystem comprises industrial assets interlinked via software and intelligent technologies, to drive smarter and more agile decisions. Industry 4.0, a revolution driven by advancements in technology, integrates physical operations with smart digital technologies (such as AI, industrial IoT, blockchain, connectivity infrastructure, etc.) to create a more holistic, interconnected, and a cyber-physical system for manufacturers. A connected ecosystem, which enables industrial IoT (IIoT), acts as a building block for manufacturers in realizing the Industry 4.0 benefits.

whitePaper | December 22, 2022

Most manufacturers have a limited understanding of what it’s like to own and manage a robotic automation system. In fact, according to an MITsourced survey, 90% of U.S. manufacturers have zero robots in their facility1 .

whitePaper | November 11, 2022

A common ‘Design for Excellence’ approach in any product design process is the ‘Design for Manufacturing’ which is simply to ensure the products are easier to be manufactured. A significant and important part of this approach is the ‘Design for Manufacturing Test’ concept. A final product that was manufactured but is difficult to test to effectively measure its quality and reliability before shipping out may result in disastrous consequences when these products fail out in the field, especially when the products are used in mission-critical industries such as the automotive industry.

whitePaper | November 2, 2022

Vietnam has emerged as a leader for outsourced manufacturing among southeast Asian nations due to its exceptional cost competitiveness and consistent high quality. Vietnam’s location — adjacent to established supply chains across the border it shares with China — provides original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with alternative sourcing as the costs of doing business in China escalate. Hourly labor rates in Vietnam are significantly lower than other nearby countries; and the nation has implemented strict laws and regulations to protect the intellectual property of foreign companies. The marketplace and political conditions together have enabled Vietnam to sustain the highest economic growth rate in the world since 2000. Understanding Vietnam’s unique financial advantages can help OEMs that outsource manufacturing to achieve a lower total cost of ownership that fuels higher profits and growth.

whitePaper | May 23, 2022

Cost-effective digital manufacturing solutions are needed to keep factories and supply chains running smoothly while producing high-quality products–whether delivered by OEM, parts or assembly supplier, contract manufacturer, or manufacturing services supplier. IBM can help you cocreate a roadmap to a custom solution with a focus on leveraging existing OT investments,improving key metrics, exploiting digital tools, and using the right talent. We help you set your direction based on a proven Industry 4.0 reference architecture and industry standards, achieve scale by consistently deploying advanced shop floor technologies on an open platform, and unleash optimum value by selecting manufacturingprocess use cases to address immediate needs.