Tag: downtime
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Maximizing ROI: How Investing in a High-Quality Case Erector Can Benefit Your Business
Case erectors are an integral part of every business, and their role is essential in keeping your company running smoothly. They maintain equipment running properly, reduce downtime and increase productivity in your workplace. But how can you get the most out of having a high-quality case erector?
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Körber develops new robotic system for de-palletizing pallets to trays
Körber Supply Chain says it has “solved” the pallet-to-tray issues many warehouses face – the company has developed a new “turnkey system solution” for de-palletizing pallets to trays. With the launch of a new de-palletization system, Körber Supply Chain claims it has become “the first supplier of automated logistics solutions to offer a total turnkey…
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Top 5 Cases to Use AI in Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning continue to be the greatest driving forces powering the manufacturing industry today. Over 60% of manufacturing companies have already adopted AI technology to increase operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and deliver high-quality products that meet unique consumer demands. According to Global AI in Manufacturing Market Trends, the market is projected to…
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Maximising uptime in industrial robotics
Castrol’s advanced lubricants for robotic applications are designed to reduce industrial robot downtime while having a positive effect on the quality, cost and efficiency of your production process. Industrial robots have transformed manufacturing companies across every industry, helping to increase quality and efficiency while decrease costs. However, the threat of unplanned downtime caused by robotic…
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B&R expands its library of HMI widgets
The new Skyline widget from B&R‘s mapp View HMI software package displays a clear overview of extensive manufacturing systems. The widget can also be linked to an alarm system. With important information about their machines available at a glance, plant operators are able to react promptly to error messages. This prevents downtime and increases the…
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Technical insight: How to improve uptime in industrial robotic systems
How sensors coupled with Industry 4.0 technology will enable predictive maintenance of industrial robots Machine maintenance can sometimes seem like one of the black arts, according to experts at Infineon Technologies. A seemingly reliable machine suddenly stops working and, despite everyone’s best efforts, cannot be brought back to life. Along comes a member of the…
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Maxim Integrated launches new PLC development platform
Maxim says its new platform transforms traditional manufacturing processes with real-time intelligence, adaptive manufacturing, and distributed control Maxim Integrated has launched a new Pocket IO programmable logic controller development platform which its says can significantly increase manufacturing productivity. The company says the platform provides customers with the ability to achieve the smallest form factor and…
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Manufacturers rely on big data to navigate tough business conditions, says Honeywell
Survey of 200 executives indicates most manufacturers plan to increase investments in data analytics over next year – even while delaying other technology investments A recent survey of manufacturing executives indicates many respondents (67 percent) are pressing ahead with plans to invest in data analytics even as they pare back spending in other areas to…