The basic concept has been given many names. Digital Smart Factory. CIM—computer integrated manufacturing. CIP4—International Cooperation for the Integration of Processes in Prepress, Press and ...

Most manufacturing environments are federated systems. In manufacturing, the term federation describes a collection of devices and software from multiple vendors that must work together to support ...

The realities of modern manufacturing continue to highlight the need for automation at all levels of the production process. From ongoing labor issues created by large numbers of retiring workers to ...

Module Type Package is an exciting technology that stands to make the integration of machines into a higher-level DCS, SCADA or MES significantly easier and faster. It is an open standard and ...

Analog integration is driving the integrated factory. Advances in analog and mixed-signal ICs contribute greatly to factory productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and security. These all lead to ...

Within smart manufacturing, AI-powered digital twins have emerged as a critical technology. As a digital counterpart of a real-world system, digital twins provide a digital representation using data ...

In today’s challenging higher education market, technology managers and IT departments are wearing more hats than ever before simply to ensure they are able to complete projects that meet or even ...

"When the ink zone presetting came along, we immediately saw how it could cut makeready times. Our press operators were quickly sold on it. In fact, that success has motivated us to go back and look ...