How AI can make operations smarter, more sustainable

LAS VEGAS — Marrying human intelligence with computer intelligence can help companies work more efficiently and sustainably, Spencer Cramer, founder and chief executive officer of ei3, said at Pack Expo Las Vegas, held Sept. 27 to 29. The talk, “Using AI for Smart and Sustainable Operations,” was part of several forward-looking presentations at the Pack to […]

How to use data to streamline your manufacturing process

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It certainly seems as if we’ve been hearing “big data” talk continually for years now. While it’s true that in some respects we’re well into the so-called big data revolution though, it is also fair to say we’ve only just begun to see the impact of proper data usage. Current projections of worldwide data at Network […]

OEE – The hidden truth that no one tells you!

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Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) has been a staple KPI for production managers for almost fifty years, but surprisingly few solutions in use today deliver an objective truth of machine performance. The stakes are high for manufacturers. To thrive in a competitive market, you need to get the most out of your machines. Tracking OEE can tell […]

Brown Machine Group launches BMG Advanced Digital Readiness™ Platform, the Thermoforming Market’s first secure customer data portal

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Web- and app-based platform by BMG, powered by ei3, supplies customized process data to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure peace-of-mind Beaverton, Michigan – Brown Machine Group (BMG) is pleased to announce the launch of the BMG Advanced Digital Readiness™ (BMG ADR™) platform, a web- and app-based portal to access important process data in thermoforming […]

Why Is Industry 4.0 Taking So Long?

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As is the case with most historical progress, it’s hard to pinpoint when Industry 4.0 first started. We generally define the start of the third industrial revolution as roughly 1969, when programmable logic control systems emerged as a usable resource in production. Arguably, we are in the midst of the beginning of the fourth industrial […]

OMAC and ei3 Lead Industry to Define Remote Access Practices for Plant Equipment

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Herndon, VA – Feb. 19, 2021 – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) in Sep 2020 convened a workgroup of 37 industry leaders from across the globe to define best practices for secure Remote Access to plant equipment. The result is a 90-page guide providing a thorough understanding of the benefits, trends, and […]

SNAP: Savings made simple through automated network monitoring solutions

About Procentec Procentec stands at the forefront of innovation in network diagnostics, specializing in advanced solutions for PROFIBUS, PROFINET, Industrial Ethernet, and Ethernet/IP networks. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands The Procentec Academy has certified thousands of engineers for seamless implementation and maintenance of PROFIBUS and PROFINET networks. Procentec strives to deliver cutting-edge products and services that […]

New technology opens a predictive window onto screw wear

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New technology from various machinery OEMs gives injection molders insight into their machines’ screws without forcing them to remove them for time consuming visual inspections, or being forced shut down machine if they should fail. As part of its M-Powered suite of IoT tools, plastics processing machinery supplier Milacron is entering the field of predictive analytics, using […]

Leading American packaging company uses ei3’s IoT solutions to improve manufacturing

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About the Manufacturer In 2012, a prominent North American packaging and converting company ventured into the realm of AI -powered, data-driven manufacturing by incorporating ei3 technology into a single laminator.  Now, with 70 machines across five locations connected to ei3’s solution, the company has wholeheartedly embraced data-driven machine operations. Beyond mere metrics, the  company experiences […]