Practical notes on manufacturing, connected systems and software that has a job to do.
Every manufacturing conference, every industry magazine, every consultant’s slide deck will tell you the same thing: go paperless. Digitise everything. The paperless factory is the future. What they…
OEE is supposed to be the single number that tells you how well your production is really performing. Availability × Performance × Quality. Simple, elegant, and — in…
So you’ve recognised the signs. Your spreadsheets are creaking. Data’s being copied between files like a game of Chinese whispers. Dave’s formula empire is one sick day away…
Is your factory still running on Excel? Discover 7 clear signs it's time to replace spreadsheets with proper database systems. 25+ years of manufacturing experience reveals when Excel…
Artificial Intelligence is being hyped everywhere right now, but in electronics manufacturing, it’s not hype. When you pair AI with a real digital transformation strategy, it becomes a…
In manufacturing today, there’s a dangerous illusion spreading across factory floors worldwide. Companies are spending millions on IIoT platforms, sensors, and dashboards, convinced they’re digitally transforming their operations.…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, the Unified Namespace (UNS) has emerged as a pivotal component, akin to an “operating system” for manufacturing operations. While not an…
Digital transformation has become a buzzword in modern business, often mischaracterised as a purely technological initiative. However, at its core, successful digital transformation begins and ends with solving…
In today’s business landscape, small and medium businesses face mounting pressure to embrace ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives while simultaneously undergoing digital transformation. Yet, between limited resources…
The Unified Namespace (UNS) represents more than just another technological implementation in manufacturing – it embodies a fundamental shift in how organisations structure, share, and utilise their data.…
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