Purchasing Power has launched the 2024 Manufacturing Financial Wellness eBook.
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.
Purchasing Power launches eBook to help manufacturing HR teams recruit and retain top talent
Feb 20, 2024
Digital solutions to tackle business & society’s challenges – public lecture by Prof Abdul Sadka
Feb 13, 2024
The latest inaugural lecture at Aston University will highlight why we will all benefit from the rise of interdisciplinary research and innovation and how higher education can close the digital skills gap.
A true statement piece – Ekbacken Studios introduces the first design furniture made of groundbreaking Sulapac material
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The intersection of sustainability and productivity
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Rockwell’s Andrea Ruotolo discussed the emergence of “twin transformers” and their likelihood to outperform competitors.Sustainability has been a business factor in manufacturing for more than two decades and the industry as a whole has made significant strides toward becoming less energy and resource intensive.
Legacies that pave the future of innovation
Feb 05, 2024
By Stephen Dombroski, Director, Consumer Markets, QAD
The supply chain. Not too long ago, many people didn’t quite understand it or had even heard of it. Then, 2020 happened and the terms "supply chain" and "toilet paper" became synonymous.
Smart solutions in the hands of manufacturers: The ‘remote’ route to zero machine downtime
Jan 30, 2024
Unplanned downtime is placing a greater burden on manufacturers than ever before. Research from Siemens highlights that the cost of unplanned downtime is – in every sector – at least 50% more per hour than it was two years ago.
Dematic names Mike Larsson as new President
Jan 26, 2024
KION Group AG (KGX.DE) has appointed Michael Larsson as President of Dematic Corp. and a member of KION’s executive board. Larsson succeeds Hasan Dandashly, who retired from the company effective 31 December 2023.
WiTTRA unveils the WiTTRA Standard for IoT innovation
Jan 17, 2024
WiTTRA has launched The WiTTRA Standard, an open-source framework that the company believes is set to redefine the Internet of Things (IoT).
Virtual influencers that earn their creators thousands of pounds from a single Instagram post
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A recent study has named the virtual and AI influencers that have the potential to earn the most money on Instagram from a single post.
Flexxbotics to demonstrate solutions for robot-driven manufacturing at ATX West 2024
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Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalisation for robot-driven manufacturing, will showcase its breakthrough technologies at ATX West 2024 in Anaheim, CA on 6-8 February, 2024.
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.
