HomeFactoryOEEZPI | The Automation Conference 2012A look at the ZPI products on display at The Automation Conference 2012.Aug 1st, 2012OEEEdge Computing BenefitsDespite the perceived advantages of the Industrial Internet of Things, questions remain for many companies, such as: Why is it even necessary? What level of production must attain Industry 4.0 status? What steps should be first on the path to the creatingOEESmart Manufacturing and the Need for SpeedEverything about smart manufacturing is related to data. It is the spark to the smart technologies’ accelerant. The Internet of Things, Big Data, analytics, and the cloud give people and machines faster access to the data they need to run their business bOEEAI-Embedded Operator Interface AppThe Aveva Insights Operations Management Interface app uses artificial intelligence to help improve manufacturing decision making.OEETechnology Matters: OEE, BMW's AI Robots, Cloud Cost FactorsIn this episode we look at OEE and its potential role in industry's digital transformation; why BMW developed its own artificial intelligence powered robots; and seven critical cloud cost factors.OEEHow Automation Advances Affect OEEOverall Equipment Effectiveness is a long-used equation to determine the effectiveness of production machines. But as automation technologies—and their associated analytic capabilities—rapidly advance, what role does OEE serve as industry digitizes?OEEThe Road to Reducing Unplanned EventsReducing unplanned events is high on the priority list of many industrial facilities. However, it is possible to leverage technology and talent to optimize an organization to reducing these events.OEEDoes OEE Have a Role in the Digital Transformation?In this episode, we connect with Sam Russem of Grantek to get a better understanding of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) metrics, how they're applied, and the impact on the digital transformation of industry.OEEReal-time Data Gives Samtec the Edge in Improving Manufacturing ProcessesSepasoft OEE Downtime Module helped Samtec transform its manufacturing data processes to provide real-time visibility of process variables, as well as monitoring for key quality and process indicators.HomeAre Virtual Assistants Headed to the Plant Floor?Intelligent agent technology promises to boost operations and engineering efficiencies by delivering ready access to critical data and encouraging more natural interactions with industrial equipment.HomeModular Machine Maximizes Production With Linear Transport TechnologyWith modular machines making their way onto the factory floor, the Swiss machine builder and system integrator, Credimex, took advantage of linear transport technology to enhance production and create flexible and expandable processing stations.WorkforceResourcing the new OT EcosystemNew roles are continuing to made as operational technology and information technology continue to merge, but who is filling these roles? And how are these new roles being trained and educated?OEEDocumenting Your Manufacturing EcosystemUnderstanding your manufacturing ecosystem is one thing, but documenting it is just as important. Having extensive documentation of the manufacturing ecosystem, helps those who aren’t involved in daily, plant-floor operations make informed decisions.OEEThe MESA Smart Manufacturing Model for 2020In a world where everyone wants to uniquely define their work with different three- (or more) letter acronyms, it can be somewhat confusing to navigate the industrial space. The MESA Smart Manufacturing model looks to make navigating less complex.HomeOEE SimplicityVorne unveils a new version of its XL Productivity Appliance, adding automated alerts and labor tracking to its visual display scoreboard and dashboards.OEERemaking Industrial Equipment ManufacturingThe constant introduction of new technologies is blurring industry boundaries, leaving some industrial equipment manufacturers struggling to keep up in the transition. Learn the steps that a few companies are taking to ensure they don't get left behind.IIoTWhat is the new OT Ecosystem all About?As disruptive technologies continue to shape automation, not using them to leverage your organization is detrimental. Joe Perino explains how the New OT Ecosystem can help organizations take advantage of these technologies.OEEThe Benefits of Bringing in a Partner for Assessment and Project PlanningWhen it comes to operational improvements, tight time constraints can be a problem. A partner who can help get some long-forgotten initiatives off the ground may be the key to hitting your operational goals.OEEOptimizing the Performance of Your AssetsWhat role does the machine builder play in optimizing the ongoing operation of industrial machinery? Perhaps not enough.RoboticsHow to Safely Implement Collaborative RobotsAs collaborative robots continue to be introduced in manufacturing, some key safety hazards need to be addressed before collaborative robots can be safely implemented on the line.Plant MaintenanceHow Developing a Batching System’s Phases Is all About BalanceThere are a lot of parts to be aware of when developing a flexible batching system. However, if you want to ensure operational efficiency, developing well-balanced phases is the most integral piece.
