Standardized Work Programs Boost Manufacturing Competitiveness

whitePaper | November 22, 2022

Manufacturers are facing a time of unprecedented challenges. Global supply chains are being stressed by rapidly shifting political and macroeconomic environments. Customer expectations are rising and loyalty is waning. And the pace of digital transformation is putting growing pressure on organisations that are often still dependent on legacy systems.

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Advances in technology promise many advantages to manufacturers striving to overcome challenges, realize new efficiencies and gain a competitive advantage. The top trends below, collectively termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution5 or Industry 4.0, are combining to transform the modern manufacturing world.

whitePaper | July 5, 2022

The manufacturing industry is constantly evolving. New technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, data and analytics, advanced robotics, wearables and connected devices, and other innovations are reshaping how manufacturers produce goods, engage with customers, and support employees

whitePaper | July 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 recording. The cost of implementation is low, but systems require consistent investment of time devoted to ensuring accuracy. The cost to serialize assets for tracking is low, but the data can be damaged and capacity/flexibility for data storage is limited.

whitePaper | February 21, 2023

Today’s markets are changing, as we’ve seen a catalyst in the number of artificial intelligence projects in the manufacturing industry, a global transformation is underway to empower manufacturing with AI. The manufacturing sector has high hopes for AI as it will be a pivotal technology to drive growth and innovation in the sector

whitePaper | July 24, 2020

The advanced actuation system on Emerson’s new Branson GSX ultrasonic welder dynamically adjusts weld force to enable reliable assembly of plastic parts in product designs considered too small, delicate or difficult to weld before. This white paper outlines the development of the new actuation system and explains how improved force control — particularly “dynamic follow-through” after plastic melt — contributes to superior weld strength and quality. The paper also describes head-to-head tests in which the new Branson GSX actuation system outperformed existing welders with pneumatic and servo-controlled actuators by completing consistently good welds on plastic parts that could not be reliably welded in the past.