HomeFactoryOEEZPI | The Automation Conference 2012A look at the ZPI products on display at The Automation Conference 2012.Aug 1st, 2012OEEThe 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.FactoryHarting Highlights Software and Single Pair EthernetNoting a shift in its approach to incorporate data communication related software, Harting also announces the formation of a network of companies committed to advancing the development and application of single pair Ethernet technology.FactoryHow IO-Link Benefits OEMs and End UsersAlready popular in Europe, the IO-Link industrial communication technology is reportedly growing by double digits in the U.S. Learn why this point-to-point data communication method is increasingly preferred across industry for delivering device data.HomeImplementing Modern Technology to Reduce Downtime TroubleshootingIntroducing the newest technology to your facility may come with a steep learning curve, but the benefits are especially large when it comes to a reduction in downtime troubleshooting.OEEEmerson Releases Asset Monitoring Edge DeviceThe new AMS Asset Monitor edge analytics device is designed to increase asset visibility and provide predictive analytics.DataLoad Sensing by LightSKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.
