Tracey Thomas, Content Communications Specialist The phrase “machine teleportation” sounds like it was pulled from a sci-fi film, and if you’ve ever seen it in action, that’s exactly how it can feel: the future of 3D visualization made real. For the uninitiated, machine teleportation is one application of a broader set of technologies called Radiant […]
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Contract manufacturing is growing at 9+% a year—here’s how you can make it work for your next high-stakes project
Alex Hume, Sales Account Manager, Life Sciences Contract manufacturing (CM), where a client company contracts with an established manufacturer to make its product, has been growing dramatically in recent years. It brings obvious benefits in terms of reduced capital costs, gives instant access to existing expertise when entering a new field, and often provides economies […]
Tracing beyond compliance: How smart traceability can boost efficiency and fix problems before they happen
Philip Neal, US General Manager When manufacturers think about product traceability, they’re often envisioning a worst-case scenario: a recall notice, a regulatory investigation, or a frantic effort to identify which products need to be pulled from shelves. For decades, traceability has been viewed as an insurance policy, necessary for compliance — especially in highly regulated […]
Automating manufacturing across the value chain: Beyond the robot arm
Caleb Connor, Manager, Supply Chain, Eclipse Automation Beyond the robot arm: How end-to-end automation Is transforming manufacturing When we think of manufacturing automation, what often comes to mind is a robot arm assembling parts on a production line. It’s a powerful image—and an increasingly common sight in factories worldwide—but it represents just one small piece […]
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The value of vertical integration in manufacturing automation
Ed Flood, Sales Manager Streamlining manufacturing through vertical integration As timelines shorten, standards lift, competition mounts, and new technologies proliferate, simply orchestrating all of the different elements involved in getting a new production line running can resemble four-dimensional chess. This is made doubly complex when—as is often the case—you’re working with multiple vendors. Communication gaps, […]
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Gamer to automation engineer: How manufacturers can leverage the world’s most popular hobby to bridge the workforce gap
Brad Zalischuk, Engineer Video gaming expertise is creating an unexpected talent pipeline for the future of manufacturing automation When it comes to finding skilled workers for today’s high-tech manufacturing environment, traditional recruitment approaches often fall short. Reshoring manufacturing and creating new manufacturing jobs enjoys broad support in places like the US and Canada, but the […]
How smart, flexible manufacturing can reduce risk and create competitive advantage in uncertain times
Jason Fedy, CFO Eclipse Automation and Managing Director, Industry X Accenture Navigating risk and uncertainty in automated manufacturing projects doesn’t have to keep you up at night The boardroom falls silent as the proposal wraps up. It’s a serious investment in cutting-edge automation, but the potential ROI is undeniable: increased throughput, reduced labor costs, improved […]
Eclipse Automation: Future fit manufacturing automation
PAUL ADAIR, STAFF WRITER AT CTMA 4 minutes read time HEADQUARTERED IN CAMBRIDGE, ONT., Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, is a global success story in the world of automation. Founded by Steve Mai and his partners in 2001, the company came out of the tooling industry to become a trusted leader in delivering engineering precision-led […]
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