A Guide to Factory Floor Monitoring
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Data collection from the factory floor is a crucial part of improving manufacturing processes. The data can be used to determine how well machines are operating and what areas need improvement, which will lead companies down new paths for success.
How to Improve OEE with Smart Manufacturing Technologies
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines “smart manufacturing” as “fully-integrated, collaborative manufacturing systems that respond in real time to meet changing demands and conditions in the factory, in the supply network, and in customer needs.” In short, smart manufacturing is the optimization of every aspect of the value stream via interconnected solutions that facilitate automation, real-time monitoring, and continuous data analysis to increase efficiency and productivity.