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Smart tools for factory of the future

Adding intelligence to the tools and shopfloor systems used within a manufacturing facility can help to simplify the production process and boost efficiency. Sébastien Boria at Airbus explains how an NI SOM (System on Module) is playing a key role

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Enhanced software

Medical device manufacturers that combine discrete and batch processes in their operations can now use Rockwell Software PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system (MES) software from Rockwell Automation as their track-and-trace platform, achieving tracking capabilities down to the smallest saleable unit.

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Cyber security: Journey not destination

Cyber-security has been a hot topic since the Stuxnet incident a few years ago. Previously it was thought that securing the ‘top end’ of an organisation was an adequate solution. This incident and others like it changed the security landscape and highlighted vulnerabilities in the de-facto automation architecture that previously had not been considered. Chris Evans, marketing & operations group manager at Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Automation Systems Division, explains

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Solid administration foundation

Having originally invested in PSL Datatrack business administration and production management software in 2011, when Fylde CNC Specialists relocated to its new facility in Kirkham, the system proved valuable for the precision turning and milling subcontract engineering business in maintaining customer and supplier administration procedures.

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Maximising traceability

Siemens Healthcare is implementing software and engineering company Red Ledge’s new manufacturing production system on its two Sudbury, Suffolk instrumentation and consumables manufacturing sites.

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ERP solution for forgings manufacturer

Microsoft Dynamics NAV software provided by Azzure IT has streamlined Sheffield-based Independent Forgings and Alloys’ business processes across manufacturing, planning, purchasing and accounting, saving the company both time and money.

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Manufacturing production system

Software application and engineering company Red Ledge is to exhibit its latest, fast-deployment manufacturing production system on business partner Fairfield Group’s stand at the PPMA 2015 event.

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