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Maximize Packaging Flexibility with Automation Advances
Companies in the business of producing commercially packaged goods have been successfully implementing IoT systems for some time now to keep up with and meet consumer demand. However for most, the goal of cost-effective, efficient and flexible packaging has remained elusive…until now. B&R Industrial Automation, a company known for constantly raising the bar with their…
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Adaptive Machines: Make Way for Flexibility and Customization
Batch of One. Since the beginning of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, manufacturers everywhere have been chasing this dream: the ability to mass customize products to keep up with the fast pace of consumer demand and the ever-changing adaptations needed to satisfy new configurations and production requirements. Enter adaptive machines. This next generation of production machinery…
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6 Simple Ways to Simplify Your Processes
The simpler the process, the faster the production, the less room there is for error, and the easier it is on your employees. That’s why actively looking for opportunities to simplify operations throughout your manufacturing processes is of the utmost importance if you want to avoid wasted time and resources, inconsistent product quality, and other…
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Dealing with Downtime: What to Do When Equipment Fails You
For many manufacturers, the number one concern that keeps them up at night is equipment failure. In other words, DOWNTIME. The “D” word. The word no one wants to hear. That’s because more often than not it means your manufacturing processes and production will come to a screeching halt, and obviously, that’s not good. The…