To make your planning system robust, you use different types of buffers. What are they used for? How do they work? This article introduces some basic concepts, which will be explored in detail in our next workshop on planning system.
In a recently completed project, we looked into how to determine the best times for changing milling tools by using sensors and cameras in combination. AI algorithms were developed on the basis of ...
The “Advanced Manufacturing in Wallonia” event held at A6K, a multidisciplinary center located in Charleroi, on 7 December 2023, was the occasion for many small and large size enterprises to discover ...
Delivery reliability is an important factor for many customers. The key to improving delivery reliability lies in increasing capacity in a timely manner.
All sorts of (doom) scenarios about the future of the manufacturing industry are popping up around us. At Manufacturing Day, on 23 November 2023, we aimed to separate fact from fiction, together with ...
Can your company benefit from real-time process data in the control of machining processes? Thanks to a new TETRA-AI project, you can find out! This innovative project, a collaboration between VIVES ...
The use of a well-selected Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system has become essential for most SMEs wishing to manage and streamline business processes efficiently. Although ERP packages offer a wide range of standard functionality, customisation might be needed to meet an organisation's unique needs. Modern technologies offer a range of options for developing this customisation and expanding the functionality of an ERP package. Below we introduce some of these technologies and explain what they are mainly used for along with possible disadvantages.
Manufacturing companies wanting to remain competitive, need to transform their production. To provide these companies with an insight into the latest technology trends and their impact on lead time ...
In a recently completed research project on cutting tool wear we investigated how the combined use of sensors and cameras can determine the best time to change a milling tool. AI algorithms were ...
Planning tools often generate high expectations. Many production companies dream of improved planning. With improved planning, one typically hopes to bring the hectic work floor under control, achieve ...
Digital work instruction systems are still going strong. A logical evolution, given that they seem to respond seamlessly to contemporary trends and needs. By integrating digital tools and AI ...