Local Manufacturing May be Set to Expand Due to COVID-19
Local Manufacturing May be Set to Expand Due to COVID-19 During these difficult times when many manufacturing companies have been forced to cease or limit production to stop the spread of COVID-19, there continues to be a demand for certain products. For example, pharmaceutical supplies, medicines, and medical equipment continue to be needed despite the […]
Manufacturing Execution System: Pros and Cons
Manufacturing Execution System: Pros and Cons As with all software implementations, MES implementations have their own benefits and risks. If they didn’t have any risks, everyone would already have an MES for their shop floor. It’s important to weigh the risks and benefits against each other so you can make the best decision for your […]
5 Uses For Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
5 Uses for Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Augmented Reality, also known as AR, is a newer technology that is becoming more and more prevalent in today’s world. It is integrating with our daily lives at a steady pace, and there is no telling where it could go. Right now, there are apps, like Pokemon GO, […]
Lean Manufacturing – An Overview of the Process
Lean Manufacturing – An Overview of the Process Lean manufacturing is a manufacturing methodology that focuses on streamlining the manufacturing process. The goal with it is to minimize waste – things that don’t add value to the company (from the customer’s perspective). There are 7 deadly wastes that need to be minimized: Overproduction Overproduction is […]
Additive Manufacturing with Other Manufacturing Industries
Additive Manufacturing with Other Manufacturing Industries What is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing is another way to describe manufacturing that uses 3D printing technology. If you don’t know what 3D printing is, I suggest watching a video on it. 3D printing has been around for a while now, but only in recent years has it moved […]
What is TPM in Maintenance (Total Productive Maintenance)
What is TPM in Maintenance (Total Productive Maintenance) What is TPM? TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a process for improving your production as well as other aspects of your business. It is often used in the same sentence as OEE, your Overall Equipment Effectiveness. It is a part of having a lean manufacturing environment, and […]
How to Increase your ERP’s Effectiveness by Implementing an MES
How to Increase Your ERP’s Effectiveness by Implementing an MES Introduction In this blog, we will talk about how to implement MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and ERP systems. We will also look at long-term planning in a different way than the norm. We will challenge the perception of MES as an extension of ERP systems, […]
OEE — All You Need to Know
OEE – All You Need to Know What is OEE? Let’s start off with the basics. In short, OEE is your Overall Equipment Effectiveness. Those words alone don’t tell you much though. Your OEE is a percentage that represents how well you’re performing. A 100% OEE would mean that “you are manufacturing only good parts, […]
The Internet of Things and Manufacturing
The Internet of Things and Manufacturing The Internet of Things (IoT) is a topic that has gotten a lot more awareness recently. It is being talked about on every platform and in every industry. But what is the Internet of Things exactly, and what does it have to do with manufacturing? The IoT is defined […]
Keeping Your Data Safe: Blockchain Manufacturing
Keeping Your Data Safe: Blockchain Manufacturing Changing to a different network style is a big decision, but it’s a very important one to make. As innovations take over the manufacturing space, decision-makers should consider the advantages of blockchain manufacturing. Shifting to blockchain-based manufacturing can be more secure, more user-friendly, and (most importantly) can save you […]