A supply chain is a complicated system to manage from both the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) perspective and the tiered supplier perspective. OEMs require on-time delivery of quality parts for assembly. Suppliers are looking for a predictable schedule and demand, as well as needing on-time delivery of quality parts from their suppliers. Variability in demand […]
The digital transformation is here. Manufacturing leaders are driving value through data-driven business decisions and enabling the digital ecosystem by optimizing and automating processes from design to delivery. During this panel discussion the participants shared tips and tricks on leveraging data and digital technology to enable better decisions and competitive advantage. This write-up summarizes some […]
Most people are unaware; Additive Manufacturing has been around for a long time, over thirty years to be exact. Historically it has been relegated to prototyping and product development, only in the last ten years have we seen a surge in the applicability of additive manufacturing, and now, hybrid, a combination of additive and subtractive […]
Operating manufacturing plants at full capacity requires coordinated decision-making across the different functions in the plant, chief among which are maintenance and production. This requires a single-source-of-truth for decision-making – centralized data collection and analytics to support production as well as maintenance decisions. This includes analyzing machine data to support production decisions such as improving […]
Manufacturers face tough decisions that impact their ability to grow their business and increase profits because of unexpected disruptions in production due to equipment failures. A critical requirement is finding an optimal strategy to keep their equipment in peak condition for maximum asset availability while minimizing costs. Prioritizing when and what to maintain is a […]
https://vimeo.com/245781804 Standards based information models enable the integration of IT and OT systems that digitize the process from order entry and design, to manufacturing the product. Thought leaders in digital manufacturing transformation, from PARC, ITAMCO, MTConnect Institute, and VIMANA, worked together on a project for DMDII called ‘Standards-based Platform for Enterprise Communication enabling Optimal Production and Self-awareness’ […]