Schneider Electric has announced a technology collaboration with Hailo Technologies, a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker, to integrate Hailo’s advanced processors within Schneider Electric solutions.
Manufacturing, Production and Automation IT
Information technology (IT) is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing operations, helping manufacturers to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality, and to reduce costs. IT automation is the use of software and systems to replace repeatable processes and reduce manual intervention. IT Reseller articles covering IT products and solutions involved in Manufacturing IT, Production and Automation IT, Manufacturing software and Manufacturing solutions.
Schneider Electric integrates Hailo Technologies processors for greater AI capabilities
Nov 23, 2023
Supply chains worldwide remain significantly underutilised: GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index
Nov 22, 2023
The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — the indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — decreased again in October to -0.41, from -0.35 in September, indicating a 7th successive month of rising spare capacity across the world's supply chains.
Making the case for Augmented Reality
Nov 16, 2023
The market size for Augmented Reality (AR) applications was estimated to be $15.2B in 2021 and growing to over $90B by 2028. This shows clearly that companies are investing heavily in this transformative technology but why is it such a key innovation and how can you make best use of it?
New report to reveal scale and impact of high value manufacturing in the South West
Nov 16, 2023
The Great South West has announced a major new research project into the region’s high value manufacturing sector. The Great South West has been working closely with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the UK’s research & development and innovation agency for the manufacturing sector....
Sectigo enables EU customers to retain data sovereignty in the cloud
Nov 09, 2023
Sectigo has launched its EU Cloud Platform, marking a significant enhancement to Sectigo’s flagship Certificate Lifecycle Management solution, Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM).
The manufacturing frontline: 9 in 10 workers doubt business performance
Oct 31, 2023
New research has revealed that ‘deskless’ workers – including those working in the UK’s manufacturing sector – face regular operational issues, compounding doubts about business performance.
Manual programming preventing rapid rollout of robots for over half of UK manufacturers
Oct 30, 2023
Over half of manufacturers (55%) in the UK say that time-consuming manual programming is required for robots to complete welding, cutting, painting or other tasks on the factory floor, according to new research by Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software.
Over half of enterprises rely on ‘archaic’ Excel spreadsheets to manage SAP change, despite SAP’s move into generative AI
Oct 25, 2023
New research from Basis Technologies, a SAP transformation solutions provider, has revealed well over half of enterprises (59%) currently rely on ‘archaic’ Excel spreadsheets for managing changes within SAP systems, despite SAP recently releasing its first enterprise generative AI product to transform the way businesses run.
From raw data to riches: unlocking value in manufacturing
Oct 10, 2023
By Cindy Maike, Vice President of Business and Product Solutions at Cloudera.
Ongoing margin pressures, shifting trade patterns and supply chain uncertainty mean that manufacturers are always looking to make their operations more efficient. Data and analytics are increasingly a catalyst driving change.
Noname Security’s API security report reveals API security incidents are rising
Oct 02, 2023
Noname Security has announced the findings from its annual API security report, ‘The API Security Disconnect 2023’. Twelve months on from the inaugural study, the report reveals that the number of API security incidents is rising, and as a result API security is more of a priority now than it was 12 months ago.
Manufacturing IT
Information technology, is playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing operations. IT can be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality across the manufacturing process.
Here are some of the ways that IT is being used in manufacturing operations:
- Computer-aided design (CAD) software is used to design new products and parts. CAD software allows engineers to create detailed 3D models of products, which can then be used to simulate the manufacturing process and identify potential problems.
- Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software is used to control machine tools and other manufacturing equipment. CAM software allows manufacturers to automate the manufacturing process, which can lead to increased productivity and accuracy.
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is used to integrate all of the different aspects of a manufacturing operation into a single system. ERP software can help manufacturers to track inventory, manage orders, and plan production.
- The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical devices that are connected to the internet. The IoT can be used to collect data from manufacturing equipment and sensors, which can then be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- 3D printing is a process of creating physical objects from digital designs. 3D printing can be used to create prototypes, custom parts, and even finished products.
Automation IT
IT automation is the use of software and systems to replace repeatable processes and reduce manual intervention. It accelerates the delivery of IT infrastructure and applications by automating manual processes that previously required a human touch. Some of the most common types of IT automation:
- Task automation: This type of automation automates simple, repetitive tasks that are typically done manually. For example, a task automation script could be used to automatically create new user accounts or to send out email notifications.
- Process automation: This type of automation automates more complex processes that involve multiple steps. For example, a process automation tool could be used to automate the deployment of a new application or to handle the provisioning of new servers.
- Workflow automation: This type of automation automates the flow of work between different people or systems. For example, a workflow automation tool could be used to automate the approval process for a new expense report or to track the progress of a customer service ticket.
