Manufacturers are coping with a massive wave of retirements. With over a quarter of the workforce over the age of 55, many workers are leaving their jobs with a wealth of knowledge and experience. A recent survey found that 57% of Baby Boomers have shared less than half of the knowledge needed to perform their job […]
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A quality checklist is a checklist that gives information with regard to quality assurance activities. Information found on a quality assurance checklist are guides for identifying and planning quality assurance activities. Quality control inspection checklists serve two main purposes – 1. they outline quality standards and product requirements the company is expected to meet and
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The total investment amount in industrial automation is on track to cross $2bn this year. After several years of being stuck in the pilot purgatory hell, enterprise companies are realizing the value and are more ready to buy now according to the report. The pandemic and macro trends such as the labor shortage are forcing
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Ensuring proper safety protocols can be a top priority. Method statements are one strategy you can use to mitigate risks, maintain safe working conditions and communicate important procedural information to your team. Knowing how to create an effective method statement can help you ensure the safety and success of your project. What is a method
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5G proponents argue the technology can revolutionize an extensive variety of market sectors, from cars to smart cities. But this drumbeat is perhaps the loudest in terms of how 5G will affect the manufacturing industry. But 5G isn’t the only option when it comes to the “factory of the future.” There’s also WiFi 6, which
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When comparing text and video, there really is no competition in sight. In terms of engagement, the chances of capturing your viewer’s attention are much higher when a video is used, as opposed to plain text. People at work are regular humans like you and me. If you want them to pay more attention and
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A lot is happening in the automotive industries. Many manufactures are pivoting towards electric cars while trying to establish new supply chains that would be more resilient in today’s changing environment. But there’s another thing happening – we are seeing the emergence of microfactories. One of the most well known examples is the electric vehicle
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Digital manufacturing work instructions collect information from multiple sources and provide it in one simple, unified view so your operators can quickly make decisions. Traditional paperwork instructions aren’t great. Lengthy, awkward, and hard to produce, a paper instruction manual frequently causes more problems than it solves. The majority of paper instructions fail to provide a satisfactory
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The smart factory is a flexible system that can self-optimize performance across a broader network, self-adapt to and learn from new conditions in real or near-real time, and autonomously run entire production processes. Smart factories optimize efficiency and productivity by extending the capabilities of both manufacturing devices and people. By focusing on creating an agile,
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A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of step-by-step instructions compiled by an organization to help workers carry out routine operations. SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output, and uniformity of performance while reducing miscommunication and failure to comply with industry regulations. But who will be the one to write standard operating procedures? Who
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