Blog Archives - Page 6 of 29

More Efficient Yard Operations Increases Profits in Construction & Cement

by thinkiq | Mar 14, 2023 | Blog

Construction and cement are industries in which inefficiencies can quickly become costly — upwards of $177 billion annually for the industry on the whole. Increasingly, organizations are implementing Industry 4.0 digital technologies to reduce delays and help yard...

Smart Manufacturing – What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Get Started

by thinkiq | Mar 7, 2023 | Blog

Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth, is proud to present the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center and CESMII – “The Smart Manufacturing Institute”, as their industry experts provide an introductory workshop on Smart...

Avoid Recalls: How Food & Beverage Manufacturers are using technology to make their foods safer

by thinkiq | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog

Safety is critical in the food and beverage industry. Recalls have a devastating impact on reputation and finances. However, advancements in technology, particularly with smart manufacturing, offer food and beverage manufacturers powerful tools to improve food safety...

You’re Doing It Wrong: How Discrete Manufacturing Analytics Can Help You Increase Your Machine Utilization… Without Hardware Upgrades

by thinkiq | Feb 21, 2023 | Blog

In any manufacturing industry, time equals money. Efficiency is key. The more efficient a manufacturing operation, the less downtime and waste, the greater the productivity and profitability. Increasing machine utilization is essential to maximizing production...

Increase Profits in Your Manufacturing Business with These 3 Tools

by thinkiq | Feb 14, 2023 | Blog

There are several pain points in modern manufacturing that can potentially be addressed with new technologies. What, then, are some of the best ways that modern manufacturing companies — sometimes called Smart Manufacturing or Industry 4.0 — can increase profits? Read...

How AI Will Affect Food Safety in 2023 and Beyond

by thinkiq | Feb 7, 2023 | Blog

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in food manufacturing has been revolutionizing the industry, providing significant benefits in terms of quality control, production efficiency, and, most importantly, food safety. In the coming years, AI is expected to have an...