Increased use of “smart” manufacturing machinery — connected equipment that produces reams of actionable operational data — and automation in general mean that a new generation of plastics machinery ...

Operator identity is often a missing link in manufacturing data. To optimize plant processes, manufacturers need to know not only what machines and materials were used and at what times, but also who ...

Skyjack Elevate Live allows operators to access machine data as well as inspection guides and familiarization materials by scanning a QR code on the machine. “Until now, when operators needed ...

San Francisco — A San Francisco-based company says it has developed a robotic machine operator available for rent that can be dropped easily into production lines without requiring additional ...

It would be great if every new CNC part program ran perfectly without modifications, but that’s often not the case. Operators may have questions about setup, tools ...

Caterpillar Inc. first kicked off its Global Operator Challenge in 2019, hosting more than 10,000 entrants from 30 countries before selecting nine of the most talented equipment operators to compete ...

As you look at how your machines are operating on the plant floor, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) provides a great means of evaluating how truly productive they are. Measures of availability, ...