As the pandemic created a “new normal” for how we live and work that no one could have imagined, the fulfillment and logistics industries experienced unprecedented growth. A key factor driving this market growth is omni-channel fulfillment.
With the increased demand on our industrial workforce, many facilities are expanding the “do more with less” approach when it comes to machine safety. Today, environmental, health and safety (EHS) and similar professionals are more likely to have their responsibilities expanded beyond programs such as Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Confined Space.
Senoplast Klepsch manufactures plastic semi-finished products for a range of different applications. A core business area for the Austrian company Senoplast Klepsch is the manufacture of co-extruded senosan plastic sheets and films for thermoforming.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) makes it possible for manufacturers to measure and analyze the performance of their machine tools so they can boost their productivity and profitability.
Today, solutions for unstructured picking and placing of parts into machines are solely focused on the vision aspect, often requiring additional programming to bridge the gap from “pick” to “place”.
Schneider Electric, a global provider in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, recently announced the Edge Software & Digital Services Program, a complete suite of financial incentives, support tools and certifications for IT solution providers to create a Managed Power Services practice.
Emerson, a provider in digital transformation solutions, recently announced it has successfully migrated the exploration data of Repsol, a global energy company, to the cloud. Cloud capabilities enable companies to securely store the data that powers vital analytics, helping optimize operations and achieve higher levels of performance.
When designing, manufacturing and supplying plant and machinery there are various legal and normative requirements underlying the key phases. That’s why at these moments it is absolutely essential to ensure conformity with the legal requirements, before the plant/machinery is transferred to the next phase.
This year’s “Key Technology Trends” report was strongly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted market demand more abruptly than any single event that we have ever witnessed.
Hammond Manufacturing uses a four step process for painting their enclosures, enclosure racks and rack mounts, which includes a four-stage pre-wash, bakes within specialized ovens for metal sheets, and application of a powder coat, all of which together reduces material waste by a significant amount according to Hammond.
Visualization is the graphical representation of information, such as a situation, trend, or current or impending problem. Omron human-machine interfaces (HMIs) are designed to expose patterns to the human eye and allow humans to communicate with automated systems, thereby helping operators make an informed choice of actions.
If you want to play the game, you have to know the rules. Think about baseball. What is a double play? What makes a foul ball? You have to understand these elements and their implications to follow the on-field play.
Unprecedented growth demands have prompted retail grocery companies to look for more cost-effective automation solutions. While order fulfillment picking operations are applying a variety of automated solutions, decanting operations are virtually overlooked.
The saying “it is better to be safe than sorry” has never been more true than with the rapid increase of automation in the Canadian workplace. It has never been more vital to protect the product and protect the people than today.
Digital technology continues to transform manufacturing. And as smart factory initiatives escalate, OEMs face new demands for highly productive, information-enabled machines that support digital transformation – and help maintain safety and security in a connected world.
The HARTING Technology Group is presenting itself with numerous technological highlights at this year’s HANNOVER MESSE digital Edition (12 to 16 April 2021). “At HARTING, we are designing the powerful connectivity of the future and we call it Connectivity+,” as CEO Philip Harting stated.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
