Torque-to-Turn Testing 101, Part 2: The most important feature checks to identify torque defects
7 design considerations for an edge device meant for an industrial/manufacturing setting
The Repair Bay, Part 1: What is defect data management and why should I use it?
Patrick Chabot argues why repair bay operations must be viewed as much more than a reactive function, with technicians waiting to address individual problems as they arise. Industry 4.0 demands a more proactive and holistic approach.
How long should I store my manufacturing production data? | Manufacturing Data Series, Part 2
3 new ways to use Sciemetric Studio to improve your production line
The Repair Bay, Part 2: Why enhanced defect data management should be seen as a positive on the plant floor
With this installment, Patrick Chabot emphasizes that it takes more than tools and processes to turn the repair bay into an effective defect data management station to drive continuous improvement. Buy-in, from the corner office to the plant floor, is crucial.
Checklist: Choosing a manufacturing data management and analytics platform that delivers real ROI
Having collected data is not of much help when you lack the tools to retrieve and analyze the data to quickly trace root cause when quality issues impact production. Here are some key considerations that will help you find a manufacturing data management and analysis platform that will get your data working for you.
Using data to contain the damage of a recall
The “R” word, recall, makes manufacturers cringe. Richard Brine digs into how the scope and impact of a recall can be dramatically reduced if all relevant production data has been collected and organized by serial number to create a complete birth history record for each part.
Top 5 Sciemetric blog posts of 2017
We recap our five blog posts that captured the most attention in 2017, from getting your leak test right and containing warranty costs with data to how the repair bay can contribute to a more effective defect data management strategy.
5 top trends in smart manufacturing
So, your plant collects data—but how are you using that data to take quick, decisive action on the plant floor and inform timely decision-making in the corner office? We dive into five ways smart manufacturers are using their data to raise the bar on quality and competitiveness.