by Emily Newton Like most vehicles, lift trucks usually rely on internal combustion engines. Over the past few years, however, electric forklifts have slowly gained prominence across the warehousing sector. Zero-emission forklifts may not yet be the industry standard, but they’ve seen more success than electric vehicles (EVs) in consumer […]

ADIPEC has moved forward on its sustainability journey by reporting its 2023 carbon emissions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and offsetting some of its 2023 edition emissions through the UNFCCC Carbon Offset Platform. As part of ADIPEC’s commitment to reducing its carbon emissions, carbon credits […]

Verder, leader tecnologico mondiale per soluzioni di pompaggio avanzate e apparecchiature scientifiche all’avanguardia, è orgogliosa di annunciare l’acquisizione di Sauermann, fornitore all’avanguardia nel mercato HVAC-R. Questa acquisizione strategica segna un significativo passo avanti per Verder, che continua ad ampliare il proprio portafoglio prodotti e a rafforzare la propria posizione nel […]

by Emily Newton In the fast-paced world of semiconductor manufacturing, staying ahead of the competition is crucial. Manufacturers must continually explore accessible ways to increase output, tighten quality control and tackle customers’ orders. Semiconductor manufacturing automation is the answer. By integrating it into existing workflows, employees unlock new levels of […]

by Emily Newton Industrial thermography has become an important tool to minimize downtime. It is a nondestructive, noninvasive testing method that identifies excessive heat output. Since abnormal temperatures often precede asset failures, this diagnostic method supports proactiveness and quick responses. How can today’s decision-makers apply thermal diagnostics to improve maintenance […]

by Emily Newton Today’s warehouses are perpetually busy places. However, even with so many things happening simultaneously, these facilities usually run smoothly and efficiently — thanks to emerging technology. How can people make the best decisions when assessing how and when to use those technologies? Set a Goal and Run […]

by Emily Newton Lean manufacturing is nothing new, but many organizations still struggle to embrace the practice. While the philosophy’s benefits are clear, how to implement these principles effectively is often less so. Revisiting the lean manufacturing audit is a good first step. Audits are a crucial but easy-to-miss step […]

by Emily Newton Manufacturing uptime measures a facility’s active operational time compared to its scheduled operational time. Knowing how to calculate uptime and increase it is key to running a successful production plant while maintaining the current customer base and attracting new clients. Knowing how to calculate uptime and increase […]

by Emily Newton Thorough training is essential for workplace safety. Many accidents stem from avoidable mistakes, yet safety onboarding processes are often inefficient or unreliable. Virtual reality (VR) safety training could improve things. VR itself isn’t necessarily new, though most of its usage has been in consumer entertainment. Now, industrial […]

by Emily Newton Many manufacturers are turning to 3D printing as an alternative to conventional production methods. In some cases, though, this technology is best when combined with more traditional processes. Implementing 3D printing in sand casting is the perfect example. Sand casting typically involves making component replicas through machining […]

Rafforzare la propria competitività, proteggere il clima, promuovere la prosperità: sono questi gli impegnativi compiti ai quali l’industria deve far fronte oggi. Le tecnologie innovative sono la chiave per superare queste sfide. Ma in che modo le aziende possono usare in modo efficiente l’automazione, l’intelligenza artificiale, le energie rinnovabili e […]

L’industria energetica è il principale driver della trasformazione industriale lungo la via della neutralità climatica. A tale scopo promuove il crescente utilizzo di energie rinnovabili, la decarbonizzazione del calore, la transizione verso le reti intelligenti, l’accoppiamento settoriale con altre industrie, la mobilità. Le forze trainanti della trasformazione sono l’Intelligenza Artificiale […]

Tra le maggiori sfide che l’industria deve fronteggiare oggi ci sono il miglioramento della competitività, la protezione del clima e la spinta al benessere. Le tecnologie innovative hanno un ruolo fondamentale al riguardo. Gli espositori di HANNOVER MESSE dimostreranno pertanto come le aziende possono utilizzare al meglio automazione, intelligenza artificiale […]

Bilancio positivo per la giornata mcT Oil&Gas, importante iniziativa verticale di riferimento per i professionisti impegnati nel settore del Petrolchimico e dell’Oil&Gas, dell’industria di Processo, ATEX e Antincendio, svoltasi lo scorso 23 novembre a Milano.  Eccellenti i risultati, sia in termini di partecipazione (712 i professionisti intervenuti) che di qualità degli interventi nelle numerose sessioni che hanno […]

by Emily Newton Manufacturing cost structures represent the direct and indirect expenses required for a company to produce a product. Direct cost structures include raw materials, equipment purchases and employee wages. However, there are also indirect cost structures. Although people cannot trace those back to finished products, they categorize them […]

by Emily Newton Did you know optimizing data center cooling can be as simple as turning your server racks around? Airflow and cooling are vital for success in any data center, but achieving good airflow isn’t as complicated as it might seem. You can use a few simple strategies to […]