The manufacturing and service industries are no strangers to complexity. Whether it’s juggling product design, production, or aftersales service, the challenge of keeping everything running smoothly can feel overwhelming. Enter the digital thread – a game-changing concept that promises to transform disconnected silos into a seamless, connected ecosystem. Let’s explore what it means, why it … Read more
You don’t need me to tell you – I bet you already know from first hand experience just how quickly things are progressing within the manufacturing industry. Demands on production are higher than ever, customer expectations are growing, and keeping up with new technologies feels like a never-ending battle. Technological advances aren’t going to slow … Read more
From Products to Services: The Fascinating Evolution of Servitisation Whether you’re just starting to think about shifting from products to services, or you’re already knee-deep in servitisation strategies, one thing’s clear: the way we do business has changed for good. Gone are the days when simply selling a product was enough. Now, it’s all about … Read more
Why are predictive maintenance Industrial IoT solutions such as Siemens Insights Hub are driving the way for smart factory operations? Let’s start with the basics, what is predictive maintenance? Simply put, predictive maintenance uses data and machine learning, along side real-time monitoring to predict if and when equipment failures are likely to occur. By continuously … Read more
Chances are you’ve heard all about the Industrial Internet of Things and how it can provide you with deeper insights in the operations of your factory. Embarking on the IIoT journey might seem overwhelming and appear costly when you consider applying the technology to your entire operation. If this sounds like you, then we recommend … Read more
What Are Digital Twins? A Digital Twin is a virtual replica of a physical entity, such as a product, process, or system. This digital counterpart allows for real-time simulation, analysis, and control, enabling organisations to optimise their operations and make data-driven decisions. By creating a Digital Twin, businesses can monitor the performance of their physical … Read more
The Hidden Costs of Outdated Technical Documentation This short article will delve into the importance of technical documentation—don’t click away just yet. We will also explore how improving your tech docs can lead to increased aftersales revenue. Surprisingly, even some of the largest organisations still rely on outdated technology to create, manage, and maintain their … Read more
The Advantages of Teamcenter and Integrated Systems in Technical Authoring, Engineering, Change Management, Translation Management, and Content Management Transforming product development processes with Siemens Teamcenter Manufacturers and other industrial businesses are all facing similar product management challenges: These problems can be easily addressed through altering the technology and approach to product development processes. We’re talking … Read more
How manufacturing is using Mixed Reality to solve everyday challenges within their business. The UK Government department for business and trade reports that from 2019 to 2024, it is expected there will be a 78.3% growth rate for spending on AR and XR in the UK. Growth is predicted to reach £62.5 billion by 2030, … Read more
Mitigating Unplanned Downtime: Harnessing the Power of IIoT In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, the spectre of unplanned downtime looms as a formidable threat to business continuity. It’s something most businesses experience, unplanned downtime. Not only is there a financial impact, but unplanned downtime also reduces productivity, increases overtime, causes supply chain disruptions and can even … Read more