Data-Driven Manufacturing
Recent News
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By Benjamin MosesNov 17, 2023

What other area is data-rich? Let's get real about cybersecurity. What is the key to digital manufacturing? C'mon – we're not even done with Industry 4.0. Man, I miss being a CAD jockey.

6m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By Benjamin MosesNov 03, 2023

Additive hanging on by a link. Spoiler Alert: Data is the foundation of DME. Mobile robots are coming. Is sustainability part of your business model? AI, where are you?

6m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By Gary VasilashSep 27, 2023

If you want to be a supplier to many major companies, then sign on to environmental practices. A great way to get started that can be hugely beneficial is to pull out that lean production manual that may be collecting dust on an office shelf.

10m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By John TurnerSep 22, 2023

The internet opens a whole new way to think about data sources, raising concerns about network security and data validity. Learn about the two major ways to access such data: accessed and transferred in bulk for storage; and accessed on demand.

4m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By John TurnerSep 05, 2023

Remember the old adage: "Garbage in" equals "garbage out." But is the data you collect good? Learn more about measured and processed manufacturing data, how they form the foundation of all digital manufacturing systems, and strategies to ensure quality.

5m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By John TurnerAug 22, 2023

Many companies collect data from their manufacturing operations to increase productivity and improve shop operations. Others do so as part of a contractual obligation to their customers.

5m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By Douglas K. WoodsJul 29, 2023

While it might seem that pursuing ER&D during a downturn would be unsustainable, it is actually a sensible approach. Let’s face it: When you’re busy, you’re not likely to have your people do anything other than focus on their main tasks.

5m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By John TurnerJun 26, 2023

Data collection and storage is the process of gathering, arranging, and making data available for analytics. Since data quality is vital, companies must decide what should be collected and stored using newer tech like data lakes and cloud storage.

5m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By John TurnerJun 12, 2023

Data from CNCs, PLCs, industrial PCs, robots, sensors, and other external sources form the foundation of any digital manufacturing solution. The challenges are in determining which data is important, understanding it, cybersecurity, and data validation.

5m read
article.featuredImage.altTextarticle.featuredImage.altText Technology
By Benjamin MosesJun 06, 2023

Are you adding an MTConnect adapter and agent to legacy equipment? The AMT-Virginia Tech team collected and visualized data for production managers to monitor real-time metrics and build accurate reports from legacy equipment.

15m read