By Eric Larson What is a connected shop floor? A connected shop floor is when a manufacturing facility uses digital technology to allow seamless sharing of information between people, machines, and sensors via a hybrid-cloud based model. This transition empowers workers by giving them easy access
By Eric Larson What is process planning? Process planning is a step, typically completed by the manufacturing or operations departments, within engineering or manufacturing companies. At a high level, process planning documents the steps and processes used to manufacture, inspect, assemble or repair a product.
By Eric Larson There is a very specific problem going on in digital manufacturing when it comes to linking design engineering and manufacturing data in your Windchill product. Both departments need each other to complete their work, but they speak entirely different languages and it
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you have probably heard the latest technology buzz words – and digital transformation was most likely one of them. So, what does digital transformation mean? Let’s break it down. The traditional definition of digital transformation is “the
The digital thread is a buzz word in the complex manufacturing industry, with big responsibilities and real implications. A thriving digital thread allows for synchronization of processes and the seamless flow of information. At its core, digital manufacturing is integrating the various systems you use
By Eric Larson The pandemic has changed and continues to change so many things about our lives – one of the most notable being how and where we work. Many of us are working from home full time. Some of us are in a hybrid
By Ken Buchanan Where would we be without our IT departments? They literally and figuratively “keep the lights on.” We’re all guilty of taking our access and application availability, reasonable response times, secured networks and communications, and backup/recovery systems for granted. Provider Organizations in particular
By Ken Buchanan I recently moved from a cold northern state to a warm, coastal southern state. One observation that stands out to me about my new location is the large number of vehicles that are abandoned roadside. I am unsure why I never saw
Engaged patients care about their health and act as champions for their own wellness. They are involved decision-makers in their own healthcare journey. They do research. They get regular check ups. They ask questions. They follow instructions. And overall – they’re healthier. When a patient
By Ken Buchanan Have you ever stopped for directions while traveling and heard the response, “You can’t get there from here”? With today’s ubiquitous GPS navigation devices, we rarely need to stop for directions. And no matter how complicated and convoluted, the GPS navigator will