How AI can make operations smarter, more sustainable
LAS VEGAS — Marrying human intelligence with computer intelligence can help companies work more efficiently and sustainably, Spencer Cramer, founder and chief executive officer of ei3, said at Pack Expo Las Vegas, held Sept. 27 to 29. The talk, “Using AI for Smart and Sustainable Operations,” was part of several forward-looking presentations at the Pack to […]
ORBIS saves 1000 kWh of energy on every machine using Artificial Intelligence from ei3
Early detection of machinery component failure saves manufacturer of reusable packaging 1000kWH per day.
How to use data to streamline your manufacturing process
It certainly seems as if we’ve been hearing “big data” talk continually for years now. While it’s true that in some respects we’re well into the so-called big data revolution though, it is also fair to say we’ve only just begun to see the impact of proper data usage. Current projections of worldwide data at Network […]
Brown Machine Group launches BMG Advanced Digital Readiness™ Platform, the Thermoforming Market’s first secure customer data portal
Web- and app-based platform by BMG, powered by ei3, supplies customized process data to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure peace-of-mind Beaverton, Michigan – Brown Machine Group (BMG) is pleased to announce the launch of the BMG Advanced Digital Readiness™ (BMG ADR™) platform, a web- and app-based portal to access important process data in thermoforming […]
Why Is Industry 4.0 Taking So Long?
As is the case with most historical progress, it’s hard to pinpoint when Industry 4.0 first started. We generally define the start of the third industrial revolution as roughly 1969, when programmable logic control systems emerged as a usable resource in production. Arguably, we are in the midst of the beginning of the fourth industrial […]
OMAC and ei3 Lead Industry to Define Remote Access Practices for Plant Equipment
Herndon, VA – Feb. 19, 2021 – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC) in Sep 2020 convened a workgroup of 37 industry leaders from across the globe to define best practices for secure Remote Access to plant equipment. The result is a 90-page guide providing a thorough understanding of the benefits, trends, and […]
New technology opens a predictive window onto screw wear
New technology from various machinery OEMs gives injection molders insight into their machines’ screws without forcing them to remove them for time consuming visual inspections, or being forced shut down machine if they should fail. As part of its M-Powered suite of IoT tools, plastics processing machinery supplier Milacron is entering the field of predictive analytics, using […]
Leading American packaging company uses ei3’s IoT solutions to improve manufacturing
About the Manufacturer In 2012, a prominent North American packaging and converting company ventured into the realm of AI -powered, data-driven manufacturing by incorporating ei3 technology into a single laminator. Now, with 70 machines across five locations connected to ei3’s solution, the company has wholeheartedly embraced data-driven machine operations. Beyond mere metrics, the company experiences […]
Managing OEE helps producers through difficult times
On the whole, manufacturers understand the importance of measuring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). It exposes losses within their operations to better drive the decisions for improvement. It’s about finding bottlenecks, improving efficiency, and reducing downtime—and squeezing as much productivity as possible out of existing manufacturing assets. The trend toward tighter capital has been in place […]
OMAC selects ei3 to lead the Workgroup focused on developing guidelines for remote interfacing with automation systems
OMAC, The Organization for Machine Automation and Control, has formed a workgroup to be comprised of end users and service providers to create a comprehensive best-practices handbook for remote monitoring services. The goal is to expand upon the work performed by PMMI’s OpX Leadership Network Report which already defines methods of external remote access. The new workgroup […]
