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Siemens Emerges as Leader in Discrete Manufacturing: ABI Research’s Competitive Rankings 2024

July 11, 2024

In the dynamic field of discrete manufacturing, Siemens has emerged as a leader in 2024, according to ABI Research’s Technology Vendor Competitive Rankings. The company’s MES software, Opcenter, part of the Siemens Xcelerator platform, has been lauded for its innovative approach and effective implementation strategies, offering a comprehensive end-to-end solution for manufacturing operations.

By Alessandro Cereseto
3 MIN READ

What’s new in Opcenter Intra Plant Logistics 2404

July 2, 2024

Streamlining operations to enhance efficiency across industries Efficiently managing logistics within factories and warehouses is a multifaceted challenge, encompassing various…

By Alessandro Cereseto
3 MIN READ

Unleashing Digitalization: DAB Pumps and Siemens Forge Ahead with Mendix

June 10, 2024

Explore the transformative journey of DAB Pumps and Siemens as they elevate digitalization through the Mendix UI low-code platform, enhancing UX while optimizing processes and reducing costs.

By Claudia Basso
2 MIN READ

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Selecting the right technology for manufacturing digitalization in Medical Device and Diagnostics

May 4, 2020

With the questions of whether and when to begin implementing Smart Manufacturing already substantially answered – yes and now – MedTech firms must navigate the question of how their digital…

By Sergio Bellisario
3 MIN READ
Picture of a manufacturing floor showing the connectivity between manufacturing systems, the cloud, and IIOT

MOM: Orchestrating the convergence of automation, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and enterprise systems

April 29, 2020

Along with Cloud/SaaS platforms and smart devices, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) – the IoT for manufacturing – promises unprecedented connectivity, intelligence, and responsiveness.

By Raffaello Lepratti
3 MIN READ

Infographic – Why smart manufacturing for electronics?

April 24, 2020

This infographic provides a visual guide to identifying the key challenges faced by electronics manufacturers. Utilizing smart manufacturing solutions to unify and digitalize the electronic and mechanical value chain is the proper approach to meeting these challenges and to unlocking some astonishing business benefits.

By Matteo Pavan Fracasso
< 1 MIN READ

Surviving and thriving in times of seismic change

April 17, 2020

Mike Liddell, CEO of Lean Scheduling International and author of “The Little Blue Book on Scheduling” explains how having the right tools in place allows manufacturers to be agile in the face of unexpected change, making adjustments in the midst of change with greater certainty of the outcome.

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ

Ingenuity in supplier audit and standards compliance during challenging times

April 17, 2020

Manufacturer and supplier’s ability to deliver products ensuring quality and compliance is a difficult task even in times of normality. When global events or even significant local events like a natural disaster occur this task becomes monumental

By Subba Rao
2 MIN READ

Why Manufacturers Absolutely, 100% Need APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling)

April 16, 2020

Why does a manufacturing company need an Advanced Scheduling system? Why isn’t Excel, or the scheduling tool provided by their ERP vendor, sufficient to get the job done?

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ

COVID-19 and the future of manufacturing

April 16, 2020

As we have all been moving so quickly handling the many facets of this crisis, I finally took a few moments to reflect on the magnitude of it all. Sitting here in my basement office at my home, I have a few personal observations.

By Rene_Wolf
7 MIN READ

Video – The Efficient Machining Shop: Challenges & Solutions

April 15, 2020

In many machining shops today, the management of data is still based on ad hoc manual processes and tribal knowledge. PLM consultant, Bob Nisivoccia of Engineering USA, talks about the liability this creates, especially for shops that are part of regulated industries such as Aerospace & Defense.

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ

Video – A Digital Offering for Assembly Manufacturing

April 15, 2020

Assembly manufacturers are looking for tools to efficiently author, simulate, manage and share information throughout their organization.

By Dave Snyder
< 1 MIN READ