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Michigan Integrators Collaborate to Produce PPE

June 9, 2020

SAINT JOSEPH, MI—A pair of systems integrators in southwestern Michigan have come together to make sure local first responders have the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need.

Systems Integrator Fast-Tracks Machine to Assemble Parts for Coronavirus Test Kits

June 9, 2020

WESTBROOK, ME—Systems integrator Lanco Integrated has completed an automated assembly system to produce components for coronavirus test kits. Typically, designing and building such a machine would take approximately 35 weeks, including design, engineering and manufacturing. Lanco had it ready in just eight weeks.

Automated Assembly in the Age of Industry 4.0

The IIoT is changing how systems integrators are designing automated assembly systems

John Sprovieri

May 15, 2020

A high-speed, multistation automated assembly system can produce tens of thousands of products per day.

Five Ways Augmented Intelligence Is Saving Manufacturers

ERP and MES software give assemblers up-to-the-moment insights into their supply chains, production capacity and product quality

Louis Columbus

May 15, 2020

Let's not sugarcoat this. The world's manufacturing base is at war with COVID-19 and its destructive, disruptive effects on everything from supply chains to daily production levels and, ultimately, the health of everyone. Getting ahead of this curve will require a much more aggressive approach to using data.

Cybersecurity for Today’s Assembly Plant

As assembly plants become more connected to both suppliers and customers, cybersecurity is becoming more important

John Sprovieri

May 15, 2020

On May 12, 2017, hackers launched a "ransomware" cyberattack that would eventually infect 300,000 machines in 150 countries over a three-day period.

Blockchain in the Factory of the Future

Manufacturers are challenged with securely sharing data inside and outside the factory. Blockchain could solve that problem

Daniel Küpper

May 15, 2020

Like the rest of the world, the factory is rapidly becoming more interconnected. In the factory of the future, data sharing occurs across a complex network of machines, parts, products and value chain participants, including machinery providers and logistics companies. As a result, today, more than ever, manufacturers face the challenge of securely sharing data within and outside the factory walls.

Computers and Tablets on the Assembly Line

The tablet computer you use to watch cat videos on the couch won’t cut it on the assembly line

Max Moallen

May 15, 2020

Those of us who have been long-time football fans recall years ago seeing coaching staff treading the sidelines holding clipboards with sheets of paper flapping in the breeze. As players came back to the bench, the coaches would scribble out plays or flip through play sheets to diagnose what just happened out on the field.

Updating Legacy Equipment for Industry 4.0

Many types of older assembly equipment can be IIoT-enabled quickly, easily and cost-effectively

Jim Camillo

May 15, 2020

"Out with the old, in with the new" is a catchy idiom. But, it can also be costly advice, especially for a manufacturer. Replacing its numerous older machines can cost anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars.

Robotics in the Age of Industry 4.0

Artificial intelligence and data analytics will make robots more productive

Austin Weber

May 15, 2020

Robots are an important piece of the Industry 4.0 puzzle. Tomorrow's smart factories will depend on new types of machines, such as collaborative and mobile devices that are interconnected. Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and data analytics will also make industrial robots more reliable than ever.

Welding in the Age of Industry 4.0

IIoT technologies offer several ways to improve the quality of manual, robotic and automated welding

Jim Camillo

May 15, 2020

Sir Humphry Davy did more than just invent electric welding in 1800 when he created electric arcs between two carbon electrodes using batteries. He set a precedent for welding innovation that continues to this day.

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.

Drawing from his own experiences and deep understanding of the technology, Guerster discusses how continuous improvement and innovation can be achieved through AI and machine learning.

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