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EADS subsidiary Astrium will use iBASEt’s Solumina product to help standardize both business and technical processes across multiple manufacturing sites to create a paperless virtual factory.. More
Steel sheet producer Sahaviriya Steel Industries selects MES and supply chain software from Broner Metals Solutions to optimize production and reduce costs.. More
Social media has changed the way business is conducted in the enterprise. Now, Local Motors has introduced community-oriented manufacturing, designing and building innovative cars through open source crowdsourcing and micro-factories.. More
In an effort to help its clients leverage the logging and workflow capabilities of MES across the plant floor, Enhanced Information Solutions (EIS) has developed a mobile app that can interface with existing manufacturing execution systems or work as a standalone “MES Lite.”. More
The industrial automation firm’s latest tuck-in acquisition of Active SA expands its footprint into South America and strengthens its software portfolio by adding more solutions for the life sciences industries.. More
The maker of salad dressings and sauces has implemented CDC Factory, replacing manual processes with technology that automates data capture and adds analytics as well as continuous improvement functionality to boost productivity and product quality.. More
New applications deliver real-time operational metrics to iPads, iPhones, and other devices. Are they creating data overload or operational excellence in manufacturing? . More
Advanced manufacturing industries and operational excellence techniques appeal to those hoping to strengthen the United States’ industrial base, but they may not create jobs in great numbers, or revitalize the middle class.. More