Digital transformation has been a hot topic in the manufacturing industry for some time now. In this article, we put together some of the most-asked digital transformation questions and answer them. If you come up with any more questions about digital transformation,...
Why Contextual Data is a Necessity for the Plant Floor of the Future Yes, Contextual data is a requirement for the plant floor of the future, most definitely not just the icing on the cake. Further on that point, we may be talking about the not-so-distant future. Or...
How to Supercharge Your Lean Efforts Modern technology has created new ways that assist you in maximizing the results from your lean efforts. Back in the mid-1900s, Toyota invented the Toyota Production System (TPS). This process emphasized a set of manufacturing...
Are Micro Stops Quietly Gashing Your Production Efficiency? Micro stop: When a machine or piece of equipment quickly stops and resumes production, typically as a result of a temporary issue that is resolved in just a few seconds or minutes. These small, quick micro...
Industry 4.0 in the Simplest Terms Possible The manufacturing industry has been progressing towards the 4th industrial revolution. Industry 1.0 brought mechanized production with steam engines. Industry 2.0 brought mass production with assembly lines and electricity....
