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Contact Software partners with Razorleaf to streamline product design and operations

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In highly competitive global markets, manufacturing companies strive to automate their processes and accelerate their product launches. Now, industrial applications provider Contact Software joins forces with Razorleaf to help them achieve these goals.

The strategic partnership combines Contact’s composable Elements platform with Razorleaf’s in-depth knowledge of the North American market and proven expertise in consulting and implementing digital thread solutions.

Together, they bring single-platform PLM, MES, and IIoT solutions to manufacturing companies, empowering them to design, manufacture, and operate Smart Products more efficiently and improve customer satisfaction. [Read more…] about Contact Software partners with Razorleaf to streamline product design and operations

MES & Industry 4.0 Summit kicks off in Porto with global manufacturing leaders

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The MES & Industry 4.0 International Summit, hosted by Critical Manufacturing, officially opened its doors yesterday at the iconic Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, Portugal.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Douro River, the two-day summit is welcoming manufacturing and technology leaders from around the world to exchange ideas, uncover strategies, and engage in deep conversations around digital transformation.

This year’s edition, themed “Connecting Global Manufacturing Champions”, features two dynamic days of thought leadership, live demonstrations, collaborative workshops, and practical insights. [Read more…] about MES & Industry 4.0 Summit kicks off in Porto with global manufacturing leaders

6 Tips to Get Manufacturing Automation Right

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The demand for industrial products keeps increasing daily. Besides industrial products, manufacturing industries constantly seek the best way to improve their services and provide customers with the desired satisfaction.

It’s not enough to employ automation processes – many factors have to be considered to get the best. Mistakes and errors are common in setting up manufacturing automation processes. There are also technical slips and lapses, even when using cloud-based manufacturing software. [Read more…] about 6 Tips to Get Manufacturing Automation Right

MBX unveils hardware manufacturing orchestration software

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Custom computing solutions manufacturer MBX Systems has unveiled its new hardware manufacturing orchestration software.

The company has introduced the platform at the I/ITSEC conference a couple of months ago.

MBX Systems will showcase an advanced software toolset called Hatch that provides industry-first hardware manufacturing orchestration and visibility for companies using MBX’s engineering and manufacturing services to deploy their solutions.  [Read more…] about MBX unveils hardware manufacturing orchestration software

FactoryFour raises $5 million for manufacturing management software business

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Startup company FactoryFour has raised $5 million for its manufacturing management software business.

The company says the Series A round will help it provide more manufacturers with software to manage production the way they want to, with “full customizability”.

The round, led by August Capital with Refactor reinvesting after leading the seed round, will help add headcount, improve and broaden the product suite, and establish a West Coast foothold in Los Angeles, California.  [Read more…] about FactoryFour raises $5 million for manufacturing management software business