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Steelworker Strike Averted With Tentative Agreement
POSTED: 10/16/2018
On Monday it was announced that a U.S. Steel and United Steelworkers Union deal has been reached as a “tentative agreement”. The consensus has helped to avoid a steelworker strike that would involve more than 14,000 steelworkers in tubular operations, domestic flat-rolled steel, and ore mining facilities throughout the eastern
EDI And How It Benefits Businesses Of Every Size
POSTED: 09/25/2018
EDI, Electronic Data Interchange, is defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology as, "the computer-to-computer interchange of strictly formatted messages that represent documents other than monetary instruments. EDI implies a sequence of messages between two parties, either of whom may serve as originator or recipient. The formatted data
Visit Encompass Solutions At Booth #33 For Georgia Manufacturing Summit 2018
POSTED: 09/25/2018
We’re excited to announce that Encompass Solutions will be exhibiting our consulting expertise, business services, and Epicor ERP solutions at the annual Georgia Manufacturing Summit 2018 on October 10th at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia. Join us for a day of learning, networking, and discovery into what the latest
Celebrate Manufacturing Day 2018
POSTED: 09/25/2018
If you haven’t heard of Manufacturing Day, the series of events is designed as a celebration of modern manufacturing and serves to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Talks, open houses, and guided tours of manufacturing facilities across the country take place on the first Friday in October. This year, Manufacturing
August 2018 US Manufacturing Best Year-on-Year Growth Since 2012
POSTED: 09/17/2018
In August 2018 US manufacturing production rose for the third straight month, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest report entitled INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION AND CAPACITY UTILIZATION, and yielded the best year-on-year growth since 2012. August alone enjoyed a gain of 0.4 for industrial production while manufacturing output increased 0.2 percent thanks
ArcelorMittal Steelworkers To Vote On Strike Approval
POSTED: 09/14/2018
Following this week's announcement that US Steel workers voted in favor of strike approval, ArcelorMittal steelworkers across the region have mobilized in preparation for a strike authorization vote of their own. The vote will take place next week on Monday. Members will meet with USW leaders at the meetings, where they will receive
POSTED: 09/12/2018
Generally, machine velocity and positioning systems are controlled using devices like linear actuators, hydraulic pumps or electric motors, such as a servo. However, motion control utilizes special technology systems comprised of electric actuators like ac/dc servo motors. A typical motion control system includes three
Understanding the Basics of PLCs
POSTED: 09/12/2018
PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) are mainly used in industrial and commercial applications. Industries rely on a wide range of machines that are complex to operate. Every machine has parts that are operated by motors, pneumatics or hydraulic drive systems. Sensors are
Choosing the Best Machine Vision Technique for Robot Guidance
POSTED: 09/12/2018
The use of machine vision for robot guidance offers new industrial operations possibilities, but also creates complex safety design challenges. This is because it is applied to machinery that operates with
5 Things You Need to Know About Motion Control Systems
POSTED: 09/12/2018
Motion control is an engineering technology that is highly utilized in the industrial sector. A motion control system is any system that entails the use of moving parts in a coordinated way. Most
What’s a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)?
POSTED: 09/12/2018
A PLC (programmable logic controller) is a digital computer used for industrial automation to automate different electro-mechanical processes. It was introduced to eliminate issues such as high power consumption that arose from the use of relays to control manufacturing processes. It
All-in-One Real-Time Windows IPC Machine Controller
POSTED: 09/12/2018
Consolidate Robot & CNC Controllers with an All-in-One Real-Time Windows IPC for Machine Automation – Watch Video Now When it comes to machine automation, hardware costs and complexity add up fast. As your requirements expand, so does your ever-growing list of
US Steel Workers Union Approves Strike
POSTED: 09/10/2018
Last week, US Steel Workers (USW) voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if new contract negotiations can’t reach a compromise. The United Steelworkers Union will meet in Pittsburgh to address steelmakers’ substantial profits in the face of worker wages remaining stagnant. Locals including Gary Works, East Chicago Tin and the
Modern Manufacturing: Automation On The Factory Floor
POSTED: 08/31/2018
In the era of Industry 4.0, automation has been one of the most effective apparatuses driving efficiency for manufacturers. Leveraging automation and advanced technologies, like robotics and ERP solutions, are enabling even greater gains in productivity to be made each day. Modern Manufacturing Modern manufacturing’s goals can be summarized as an attempt to
Discover the Hidden Values of ZDT
POSTED: 08/22/2018
FANUC’s Zero Down Time (ZDT) product has a proven track record in the automotive industry by saving millions of dollars preventing unexpected downtime using its predictive analytics. Now, small to medium manufacturers are realizing there is much more to ZDT than downtime avoidance. In addition to reducing unexpected downtime, ZDT
