In last month’s column, we looked at how process-hyphen-control algorithms work with a process that is subject to occasional upsets.

We’re all familiar with photos of Ford’s production lines in 1920. But would we recognize them today? As part of a broader trend referred to as “Industry 4.0,” systems in many factories have modernized considerably in recent years.

(Key Technology: Walla Walla, WA) – Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has introduced its new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines.

(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata Inc., a leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announced an upcoming free educational webinar, “How Product Manufacturing Information Enables Digital Transformation.” The one-hour webinar will take place on Thursday, Nov.

Deciding whether to repair or replace an asset can be difficult. That’s why maintenance and reliability managers perform an analysis to determine whether it’s more economical to repair a failing asset or replace it with a new one.

Imagine grasping a heavy object, like a pipe wrench, with one hand. You would likely grab the wrench using your entire fingers, not just your fingertips.

(Mahr: Providence, RI) Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, has introduced its new MarSurf M 410 portable surface measurement instrument.

(Honeywell: Atlanta) -- Honeywell has launched Honeywell Product Quality Review, an innovative software solution for manufacturers of medical products.

(HEIDENHAIN: Schaumburg, IL) – HEIDENHAIN announces its participation at the SOUTHTEC trade show, scheduled from Oct. 24–26, 2023, at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

Today’s manufacturing systems have become more automated, data-driven, and sophisticated than ever before.