A New Approach for Complex Configurable Products January 11, 2024 Two main approaches exist with respect to product configuration: sales/marketing and engineering-focused strategies. The former has advantages, but could lead to gaps in what a customer is promised to what can be delivered.
Monaghan Tooling Group Shuffles Line Card to Focuses Solely on Cutting Tools January 12, 2024 The sales, marketing and service for Elliot Tool Technologies will be handled in-house by the manufacturer, leaving Monaghan open to focus solely on cutting tools.
Data is the Golden Ticket for Chocolate Production January 2, 2024 Connected industrial ecosystems are helping chocolate manufacturers push the boundaries of what is possible. Rob McGreevy of Aveva Group Ltd. explains how data-led digital technologies are supporting the growth of more resilient, competitive and demand-driven businesses.
How Anonymous Feedback Impacts Employee Retention January 8, 2024 Keep good employees by listening to, and acting on, their concerns
Daikin Kashima Awarded Plant of the Year 2023 December 14, 2023 The international refrigerant manufacturer is using HART-enabled instrument technologies and tools, combined with AI, to optimize maintenance and equipment management.
Filling the Manufacturing Talent Gap February 2, 2024 The fierce competition for skilled workers is spurring a host of new and creative initiatives.
AE Industrial Partners Affiliate Acquires 2 Million Sq.-Ft. Industrial Facility in Northwest Alabama February 1, 2024 AEI hopes the manufacturing plant will serve as an aerospace center of excellence and anchor for industry innovation.
Schott Expands Lumus Partnership, Adds Production Facility to Malaysia Plant January 30, 2024 Schott will add a production facility to its plant in Malaysia as it expands its partnership with Lumus.
Angeles Equity Partners Acquires Acieta from Mitsui January 25, 2024 Acieta LLC is the fourth acquisition by Angeles in the robotics integration sector.
A More Affordable, Less Complex MES March 18, 2024 A manufacturing execution system is often the first step for Industry 4.0 implementation, but most are optimized to serve OEMs. Pico MES Inc. is looking out for the little guy.