Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (RMS) are attractive options to handle mass personalization, as the system can be continuously reconfigured in accordance with the demanded volumes and products, although the development of Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems is a particularly challenging task compared to the development of a traditional manufacturing system. Indeed, mass personalization can be considered one of…
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Industry 4.0 and gear manufacturing
How to apply the principles and technologies of Industry 4.0 to gear manufacturing? Traditionally, gears are produced by using well-established processes in the field of machining, special processes – including heat treatments – and inspection methods. Following, some production limits related to the gear manufacturing are presented and how new technologies can lead to more…
How to get benefits from 3D Printing in a production site?
If you are an industrial engineer or you work in a factory, you may have wondered: How to get benefits from 3D Printing in a production site? Although 3D Printing has been formerly invented in 1982 and it is considered a well-established technology, yet it is still not very used at its full potential. In…
Remote assistance: what benefits and what solutions?
Remote assistance is no longer just a valid option, but a real opportunity. Find out with us how.
Artificial Intelligence: 5 ways to improve your processes
How to use Artificial Intelligence in your production plants? Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics and Cimputer Vision are becoming buzzwords. Artificial Intelligence is very often associated with something extremely complicated (and in fact it is!) And distant from our everyday life, especially if we work in productive contexts where, alas, innovation and new technologies are…
Setup time reduction in reconfigurable manufacturing systems
The set-up time reduction is a fundamental prerequisite to enable one-piece flow and reconfigurable manufacturing systems
Culture is the main driver to innovate
Why is culture the main driver to innovate? People and organizations are creatures of habit, and changing habits is much harder than changing structures or systems. For this reason, it is important to aknowledge that culture is the main driver to innovate. “That’s why a man’s fortunes may change: because the times change, but…
Staff training and reskilling: too important not to invest in it
Investing in staff training and reskilling is a key factor in company growth and in achieving objectives.
Knowledge Management: 5 practical ideas for improvement
Knowledge management, is a fundamental practice for corporate competitiveness. Let’s find out 5 ideas to manage corporate knowledge properly.
Innovation and Technology: how much does your company experiment?
To introduce innovation and technology into the company, it is essential to constantly experiment with new solutions through pilot projects.