Manufacturing Software //www.jaquemin.com/rss/6499 en-us New Software Makes Robots Easier to Deploy webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber)

Traditionally, many small- and medium-sized manufacturers avoided robots, because they were intimidating. Companies lacked the necessary programming knowledge and technical expertise. And, they simply weren’t willing to make investments in personnel that bigger manufacturers could afford.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97511 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97511-new-software-makes-robots-easier-to-deploy asb1222software1.jpg New software tools make robot programming a less daunting task. Photo courtesy Ready Robotics Corp. asb1222software2.jpg The growing popularity of UR’s collaborative machines has helped spur new software developments. Photo courtesy Universal Robots USA Inc. asb1222software3.jpg New programming software is designed to be agnostic to robotics hardware. Photo courtesy Realtime Robotics Corp. asb1222software4.jpg Today, engineers are looking for tools to make robot programming easier and faster. Illustration courtesy TM Robotics (Americas) Inc. asb1222software5.jpg Manufacturing has been held back for decades by software silos between robot vendors. Photo courtesy Ready Robotics Corp. asb1222software6.jpg New software simplifies programming and speeds up deployment time. Illustration courtesy Realtime Robotics Corp. asb1222software7.jpg In the future, artificial intelligence and data analytics technology will play an important role in robot programming software. Photo courtesy Universal Robots USA Inc. asb1222software8.jpg This continuous improvement platform enables manufacturers to easily manage their robots and maximize performance. Illustration courtesy Flexxbotics Velta Introduces Standard for Digital Safety in Industrial Environments

ST. CHARLES, MO—Velta Technology, a leader in digital safety for industrial environments, has developed a Connected Devices Vulnerability (CDV) Index that measures the relative security status of all connected devices within an industrial environment. 

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97497 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97497-velta-introduces-standard-for-digital-safety-in-industrial-environments Epicor Acquires MES Provider eFlex Systems

AUSTIN, TX—Epicor, a provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has acquired eFlex Systems, a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution systems (MES). 

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97496 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97496-epicor-acquires-mes-provider-eflex-systems Video: Types of Cyberattacks, What to Look Out For

Explore a few of the most common cybersecurity attacks, from email phishing to ransomware. Learn how to spot a cyber threat.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97399 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97399-video-types-of-cyberattacks-what-to-look-out-for Cybersecurity for the Factory of the Future webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber)

As assembly plants become more digitally connected to both suppliers and customers, the potential threat posed by cyberattacks will only get worse. Cyberthreats to manufacturers are real, and the consequences can be devastating.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97287 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97287-cybersecurity-for-the-factory-of-the-future cybersecurity.jpg Animation courtesy KanawatTH, Creatas Video+ / Getty Images Plus cs1.jpg Cyberthreats to manufacturers are real, and the consequences can be devastating. Photo courtesy IBM Corp. cs2.jpg Large and small manufacturers must take steps to protect their assembly lines from cyberattacks. Photo courtesy Brose cs3.jpg Upstream or downstream cyberattacks thousands of miles away can shut down an entire factory. Photo courtesy General Motors cs4.jpg Manufacturers are particularly vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Photo courtesy BSH Hausgerate GmbH cs5.jpg Rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 technology has increased the vulnerability of manufacturers. Photo courtesy Airbus cs6.jpg Cybersecurity initiatives must involve information technology and operational technology teams. Photo courtesy IBM Corp. cs7.jpg Earlier this year, Toyota was forced to suspend operations at 14 plants in Japan after a key supplier was hit with a ransomware attack. Photo courtesy Toyota Motor Corp. cs8.jpg The IEC 62443 standard provides a thorough set of cybersecurity recommendations for defending industrial networks. Photo courtesy DAF Trucks cs9.jpg Phishing is one of the top infection vectors for manufacturers. Illustration courtesy IBM Corp. cs10.jpg Industry 4.0 technology provides cybercriminals with more vantage points for attacks and leaves assembly lines more vulnerable than ever. Photo courtesy KUKA Robot cs11.jpg One of the top cybersecurity challenges facing many manufacturers is bridging the IT vs. OT divide. Photo courtesy GE Appliances cs12.jpg Robotic systems and processes are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Photo courtesy Stellantis eFlex Systems < p > < a href = " /目录/ 2169 -买家指南/清单/5117-eflex-systems" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">eFlex delivers the simplest path to digital transformation. Our powerful web-based solutions provide process control with digital work instructions, traceability and data collection for every part.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97242 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:26:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97242-eflex-systems AEGIS Software < p > < a href = " /目录/ 2169 -买家指南/清单/7585-aegis-software" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aegis Software delivers a uniquely adaptive manufacturing execution solution (MES) platform, built on an IIoT backbone, to improve manufacturing speed, control, and visibility across the entire enterprise and throughout the supply chain.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97234 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 13:09:31 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97234-aegis-software Acerta Analytics Solutions Inc.

Forged from industrial experience and driven by data science, Acerta Analytics assists precision manufacturers of parts for automotive and off-highway vehicles to take their digital transformation beyond manually crunching sensor data. Our AI-powered software solutions help you make the right decisions fast and optimize production.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97233 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:57:10 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97233-acerta-analytics-solutions-inc Video: How will the Defense Department's CMMC program impact assembly plants?

This episode of Assembly Audible is an in-depth conversation with Jacob Horne, Chief Security Evangelist with Summit 7 Systems, on the Department of Defense's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program and how it will impact assembly plants. 

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/97203 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/97203-video-how-will-the-defense-departments-cmmc-program-impact-assembly-plants Make the Most of MES camilloj@bnpmedia.com (Jim Camillo) When people say that two foods are better together than separately, like peanut butter and jelly, or macaroni and cheese, they're giving simple examples of the benefit of synergy. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96915 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:01:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96915-make-the-most-of-mes Make the Most of MES MES capabilities within the Manufacturing Integrated Platform include verifying tool torque during fastener installation. Photo courtesy eFlex Systems Make the Most of MES With FactoryLogix software, manufacturers can easily create interactive work instructions. Photo courtesy Aegis Industrial Software Corp. Make the Most of MES Scout Systems Lean and Pro MES software provides detailed data for all types of assembly. This graphic shows the average build time of each step at a workstation. Graphic courtesy Scout Systems Inc. Make the Most of MES Device agnostic, FactoryLogix software directly provides operators with the actual 3D design of mechanical parts and assemblies. Graphic courtesy Aegis Industrial Software Corp. ERP as a Foundation for Digital Transformation Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can act as a foundational element of digital transformation. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96895 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96895-erp-as-a-foundation-for-digital-transformation Oregon Contract Manufacturer Selects MES Software from Aegis

PORTLAND, OR—SMTNW Inc., an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has selected FactoryLogix MES software from Aegis Software for its assembly plant here.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96875 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96875-oregon-contract-manufacturer-selects-mes-software-from-aegis Lockheed Assembly Plant Adopts IPC-CFX Standard, Creates ‘Smart Factory’

LUFKIN, TX—Lockheed Martin’s electronics assembly plant here has adopted the IPC-CFX standard for its surface-mount production lines, enabling the defense contractor to turn the facility into a smart factory.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96824 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96824-lockheed-assembly-plant-adopts-ipc-cfx-standard-creates-smart-factory Apps Help Tier 1 Parts Supplier Increase Inventory Accuracy camilloj@bnpmedia.com (Jim Camillo) For many automotive Tier 1 suppliers, tracking their inventory is sometimes as challenging as manufacturing the parts themselves. Westin, WI-based Precision Replacement Parts (PRP) can attest to this statement. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96705 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96705-apps-help-tier-1-parts-supplier-increase-inventory-accuracy Apps Help Tier 1 Parts Supplier Increase Inventory Accuracy Precision Replacement Parts specializes in rubber, plastic, and metal products for classic and late-model automobiles. Photo courtesy Precision Replacement Parts Apps Help Tier 1 Parts Supplier Increase Inventory Accuracy The RFGen Mobile Foundations software app suite directly integrates with any ERP software platform. Photo courtesy RFGen Software Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI camilloj@bnpmedia.com (Jim Camillo) Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a manufacturing and mainstream technological superstar - a rare achievement indeed. Consider some recent Internet stories highlighting AI's applicability to everyday life. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96575 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 11:54:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96575-meeting-the-challenge-of-implementing-ai Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI Camera-hardware agnostic, VIA vision inspection software quickly identifies defects in all types of parts. Photo courtesy Neurala Inc. Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with NEC Corp. of America, is applying AI and machine learning for system diagnostics during the production of NASA’s new Orion spaceship for the Artemis missions. Photo courtesy Lockheed Martin Corp. Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI LeanDNA是一种软件作为服务(SaaS)平台that integrates with a plant’s existing ERP software to optimize the management of inventory used in assembly. Photo courtesy LeanDNA Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI Here, VIA software checks for proper orientation and surface imperfections on a PCB assembly. Photo courtesy Neurala Inc. Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI Lockheed Martin has integrated AI into some of the production processes of the GPS III satellite. Photo courtesy Flickr Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Industry 4.0 isn't anything new for the manufacturing engineers at Glidewell. The Newport, CA-based manufacturer of crowns, bridges and other dental products has been applying the concept since before it had a name. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96569 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:18:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96569-digital-transformation-in-medical-device-manufacturing Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing Industry 4.0 technology can help ensure the right parts get to the right place at the right time. Photo courtesy Zimmer Biomet Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing Digitization can help medical device assemblers improve traceability. If there’s ever a field issue with a product, they can easily determine where it was made, when it was made, who made it, which machines were used, and what inspections were done. Photo courtesy B. Braun Medical Inc. Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing Assemblers should temper expectations for digitization. It’s a good idea to start with a small project and grow from there. Photo courtesy Zimmer Biomet Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing Industry 4.0 can provide myriad benefits, such as optimizing product costs, reducing labor costs, increasing overall equipment effectiveness, improving quality, and getting new models out faster. Photo courtesy B. Braun Medical Inc. Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Schneider Electric's factory in Lexington, KY, has been mass-producing electrical equipment for more than 60 years. But, the low-mix, high-volume assembly plant is not sitting back and living in the past. Instead, it has become a state-of-the-art showcase for the future of digital manufacturing. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/96552 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/96552-inside-schneider-electrics-smart-factory Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory Employees at Schneider Electric Lexington use digital tools, such as augmented reality, remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, to drive energy efficiency, sustainability and overall cost savings. Photo courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory Continuous investment in cutting-edge technology has made Schneider Electric Lexington one of the “smartest” factories in North America. Photo courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory Schneider Electric Lexington was the recipient of ASSEMBLY’s 2007 Assembly Plant of the Year award. Photo courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory 列克星敦一直在施耐德电气负载centers (here) and safety switches (next) since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president. Photos courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory 列克星敦一直在施耐德电气负载centers (prev) and safety switches (here) since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president. Photos courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory 施耐德电气列克星敦继续推动efficiencies and establish new smart factory benchmarks. Photo courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory Digital tools enable Schneider Electric Lexington employees to track energy consumption. Photo courtesy Schneider Electric Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory To troubleshoot, operators hold a tablet over a piece of equipment and critical data pops up in real time on the screen. Photo courtesy Schneider Electric Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber)

Nobody's perfect. Even the best trained, most experienced assemblers can make mistakes on the line, especially in high-mix production environments. Fortunately, a variety of software products are available to help prevent assembly errors.

 //www.jaquemin.com/articles/95495 Fri, 06 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0500//www.jaquemin.com/articles/95495-electronic-work-instructions-come-of-age Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age Assembly software needs to be flexible and scalable. PHOTO COURTESY VISUAL KNOWLEDGE SHARE LTD. Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age Software enables manufacturers to address traditional challenges with throughput and variability. ILLUSTRATION COURTESY TULIP INTERFACES Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age Assembly software captures data from operators and machines for efficiency and traceability. PHOTO COURTESY EFLEX SYSTEMS Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age As more manufacturers face labor shortages, work instruction software has evolved to become a valuable training tool. PHOTO COURTESY SCOUT SYSTEMS INC. Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age Interfaces have recently become easier to use and software is now more affordable for small manufacturers. ILLUSTRATION COURTESY EFLEX SYSTEMS Electronic Work Instructions Come of Age Software is the backbone of the digital thread that enables Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing applications. LLUSTRATION COURTESY ENGINEERING USA The Basics of MES Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have been around for quite a while, and there are hundreds of choices out there. //www.jaquemin.com/articles/94797 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:47:00 -0400//www.jaquemin.com/articles/94797-the-basics-of-mes 1 In addition to routing and tracking defective products, the MES can gather electronic repair tickets from test and inspection processes, providing support for defect analysis and repair procedures. Photo courtesy Aegis Industrial Software Corp. 2 MES software enables engineers and managers to follow the progress of production and related activities against a plan, and to modify that plan to reflect changes in customer demand, material availability and process capability. Photo courtesy AbelConn LLC 3 Mobile terminals are an ideal way for MES functionality to be present wherever needed. Photo courtesy Autoliv Inc. 4 Besides providing highly accurate operational dashboards, advanced analysis of manufacturing data can reveal patterns, opportunities and strengths. Photo courtesy EPE Corp. 5 The ERP view of material inventories is often quite different from the actual situation, due to spoilage and other unaccounted losses. Photo courtesy Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG 6 The best approach to MES software is to determine the key business goals that need to be achieved and then work backwards. Photo courtesy Autoliv Inc. 7 With an MES, engineers can create a more advanced maintenance strategy, utilizing information about the accumulated work performed by each production process. Photo courtesy Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG