The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in widespread uncertainty and disrupted many of the conditions that manufacturers had taken for granted. But now, nearly three years later, it’s clear that the pandemic simply accelerated the trends and challenges that were...
The role of the Automation Strategist – helping manufacturers take a design-first approach to technology
Feb 1, 2023 | Articles
Imagine, for a moment, that you need a new computer. You reach out to vendors with a request for proposal (RFP) that states, “I need a new computer.” As the bids come in, you begin to realize that none of the vendors know what you meant. One proposes a low-cost,...
Creating a vision for your manufacturing facility – the benefits of a holistic approach to automation
Nov 14, 2022 | Articles
The past decade has seen a dramatic transformation in manufacturing. Deemed Industry 4.0, the focus on technology, automation, interconnectivity, data, and analytics has redefined the way that goods are designed, produced, and delivered to customers. However, with so...
What Canadian Manufacturers need to know about Cyber Security
Aug 10, 2021 | Podcast
In 2017, hacking was something that happened to other countries attacking other countries. But in 2017, two big attacks called WannaCry and NotPetya brought worldwide attention to the idea that information technology...
Making Manufacturing Safer: Staying Productive During and After COVID
Jun 10, 2021 | Podcast
Our guest today is Angelo Pucci from FANUC, a veteran in the robotics space who helps you understand how to manage your facility in a changing world.
Automation for the Small Facilities [Podcast]
May 19, 2021 | Podcast
Is automation just for Mega Corporations? Or can Smaller Facilities make use of the technologies processes and mindset of automation. Eric Martin, President of JAE Automation answer this very question and more on how smaller facilities can make things better. Listen...