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Technology for Effective Manufacturing

Manufacturing is no longer limited to assembly lines. New technology and equipment are helping factories operate more efficiently. The following advancements could help improve your manufacturing processing:

Robotics

In manufacturing, robotic systems provide fast, quality, and safe operations. One of the latest trends are collaborative robots that have the adaptability to work with human teammates. These machines are designed to increase accuracy and productivity as they “learn on the job”. This ability lets their human counterparts spend less time on repetitive assembly tasks and more on improving processes.

3-D Printing

3-D printing creating items by stacking thin layers of materials, such as plastic or resin. Even though it is not a new technology, 3-D printing changing the manufacturing industry today. A major benefit is that is lets manufacturers create custom and detailed designs much faster than traditional manufacturing models. A faster turnaround during product development streamlines the overall manufacturing process, while verifying that the design meets specifications saving time and money.

Big Data

When your company implemnts new technology, big data analytics can help you analyze what is effective and what isn’t to adjust your operations accordingly. Big data is a term for large volumes of data that are difficult for businesses to process on a day-to-day basis. What is essential about the data Big Data technology gathers is what a manufacturer does with the data. You will need to decide what type of data is most beneficial for your operations to monitor. Having too much information or irrelevant data will only detract from your goals. Big Data technology allows you to precisely track the complete manufacturing process to identify ineffective patterns and gaps. Benefits from Big Data include less order-to-delivery time, better customer satisfaction, and real-time production accuracy.

Universal DeVlieg provides innovative and cost-cutting tool holding and high precision boring solutions to the machine tool industry, servicing a diversified customer base. The combination of over 32,000 active part numbers, over 10,000 standard items, and our technical support staff deliver design engineering expertise that is unmatched in the industry. To learn more about Universal DeVlieg, contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 877.308.3077 or visit at universaldevlieg.com.