Where Man and Machine Meet in the Age of Automation
Make no mistake, the age of automation is upon us. Anyone with notions of a return to a time when plants and factories were full of workers is failing to…
Continue ReadingMake no mistake, the age of automation is upon us. Anyone with notions of a return to a time when plants and factories were full of workers is failing to…
Continue ReadingThe only constant in the world of tech is obsolescence. Every new gadget, every new version of it, becomes dated the minute it is out. R&D and innovation are the…
Continue ReadingRobots come in several different forms, and with an increasing number of workplaces switching over to a more automated production system, safety in the workplace has further stretched to include…
Continue ReadingThe term white paper refers to a typology of text that has its historical origin in the United Kingdom. Originally, white papers were used in British government policy in the…
Continue ReadingIn his book, “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” Professor Klaus Schwab posits that society is in the midst of its fourth industrial revolution. Factories revolutionized manufacturing in the 1700s. Automobiles changed…
Continue ReadingInthe majority of manufacturing processes, metal pieces tend to become burred. This is when compression of the material and sharp edges that are not part of the design occur. This…
Continue ReadingBusinesses embrace automation to cut on costs, save time, improve productivity, meet demand, enhance the effective use of materials, and promote workers’ safety. However, making the transition from manual to…
Continue ReadingSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems have been around in some form since electricity was introduced to the industrial revolution. What started as very simple warning lights and switches…
Continue ReadingIn today’s world, where everyone is more aware of the potential consequences and effects of climate change than ever before, being eco-friendly is an asset to any business. Consumers are…
Continue ReadingRunning a retail business comes with its own set of challenges that tend to be similar regardless of which industry you’re selling products in. Although some of the tasks will…
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