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A Step-by-Step Approach to Industrial Digitalisation

A Step-by-Step Approach to Industrial Digitalisation

by James Goodgame

Digitalisation is now a fact of life for manufacturers, big or small. Yet “going digital” means different things to different organisations. For businesses with big budgets, and with flexible workforces less resistant to change, Industry 4.0 can mean implementing an all-encompassing, enterprise-wide digital manufacturing model. This might be appropriate for them, but going all out for digital transformation is not for everyone.

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Festo Improve OEE Using Industry 4.0 Insights

Festo Improve OEE Using Industry 4.0 Insights

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Only one in three manufacturers has a high-availability manufacturing IT strategy or solution in pace. Yet the average manufacturer deals with more than 15 hours a week of downtime, and unplanned incidents are on the rise. When Festo looked into their maintenance programme and processes, they achieved a 15% increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

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Can 5G Unlock Industry 4.0?

Can 5G Unlock Industry 4.0?

by Richard Ludlam

There are still some formidable barriers in the way of implementation, not least for MRO work. When I talk to senior people in industry, the potential for greater connectivity is quickly apparent, particularly in their maintenance operations, specifically remote monitoring, software and data analytics, augmented reality and predictive maintenance through AI.

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My Data Factory: Effective Ways to Manage Your Stores and Inventory

My Data Factory: Effective Ways to Manage Your Stores and Inventory

by Richard Ludlam

ERIKS research has revealed that 65% of a business’ resources are dedicated to controlling just 10% of its purchases. And, when a replacement part is required, finding it wastes an average of almost a quarter of an hour – every part, every time.

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My Data Factory: Effective Ways to Manage Your Stores and Inventory

My Data Factory: Effective Ways to Manage Your Stores and Inventory

by Richard Ludlam

ERIKS research has revealed that 65% of a business’ resources are dedicated to controlling just 10% of its purchases. And, when a replacement part is required, finding it wastes an average of almost a quarter of an hour – every part, every time.

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"Y" Not Eliminate Relubrication on Bearings in Food and Beverage

"Y" Not Eliminate Relubrication on Bearings in Food and Beverage

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It’s one of the ironies of maintaining hygienic conditions in food and beverage manufacturing that the wash-downs, which keep you assets clean, also create the wet and humid environment that bacteria love.

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Don't Hire Rags, Hire WypAll® and Guarantee a 20% Saving

Don't Hire Rags, Hire WypAll® and Guarantee a 20% Saving

by Paul Skade

Kimberly-Clark Professional is challenging manufacturing production managers to reconsider their wiping choices, pitching the WypAll® range of industrial cloths against traditional rags and laundered cloths used in plant and manufacturing settings. Just like hiring a new employee, selecting the right wiping solution can positively impact your KPIs. If you were to compare WypAll® against traditional rags – who will they give the job to?

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Food Zones and Hygiene Strategies for Machinery Design

Food Zones and Hygiene Strategies for Machinery Design

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After hospitals, food and beverage manufacturing are probably the most critical areas of maintaining hygiene. It’s not just a matter of mechanics but it’s also essential to understand potential contamination sources, the zones within food manufacturing plants, installation, and the operating environment

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ERIKS Flow Control Technology Centre

ERIKS Flow Control Technology Centre

by Andy Cruse

Accuracy, speed, safety and automation are essential ingredients in a flow control system, and that’s the recipe ERIKS’ flow control engineers work with, in order to resolve batching, dosing, formulating and Clean-in-Place issues. Whatever the problem, ERIKS flow control experts have the knowledge and understanding to create a solution from the ground up.

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What Makes a Good Quality Inspection Light?

What Makes a Good Quality Inspection Light?

by Jon Whitehouse

In life there are inevitably varying degrees in quality between one brand and another. Just look at cars, power tools and chocolate to name a few! It’s with this notion that we turn our attention to LED torches and inspection lights.

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