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 Just-in-time manufacturing, or JIT manufacturing, is a system for delivering production materials and components at the same time that they are needed on the production line. This method eliminates the need for large inventories and excessive storage, resulting in lower production costs and improved production efficiency. JIT is used in several industries, including automotive, electronics, and food manufacturing.  Despite its advantages, JIT manufacturing is not without its weaknesses. The first major concern is that it requires a continuous flow of parts and materials. For example, if components for a product must be delivered to the production floor the same day,...

Rockwell’s New Armor Powerflex Variable Frequency Drive Rockwell Automation introduced its Armor PowerFlex variable frequency drive (VFD) for the global market. The Armor PowerFlex VFD offers local and remote monitoring and control capabilities, as well as an optional embedded safety feature to help protect people from potential harm when working with industrial machinery. Rockwell Automation introduced its Armor PowerFlex variable frequency drive (VFD) for the global market. The Armor PowerFlex VFD offers local and remote monitoring and control capabilities, as well as an optional embedded safety feature to help protect people from potential harm when working with industrial machinery. The...

PLC Allen Bradley The ControlLogix platform is a series of programmable logic controllers manufactured by Rockwell Automation. The ControlLogix platform is a series of programmable logic controllers manufactured by Rockwell Automation. The platform's goal is to offer a central automation solution that can perform tasks such as safety, motion, batch processing and discrete manufacturing from one controller or system. A programmable logic controller is an industrial digital computer designed for use in an industrial environment. It uses simple programming languages that are employed to control automated machinery and processes. These devices typically have input and output terminals to which switches,...

What are some features of Allen-Bradley's new control cabinet and how is it designed to promote safety in industrial applications? Control cabinets are found in most industrial facilities and factories. They consist of multiple control panels, electrical panels, and anything that one might need to control the systems within the facility. As automation and smart technology continues to advance, control cabinets have to keep up with these demands.  Allen Bradley recently released a new medium voltage control cabinet designed with voltage control to help streamline the control process.    Centerline 1500 The Centerline 1500 is a medium voltage control cabinet for starting...

How is aluminum processing technology leading the way to advance additive manufacturing techniques in industrial automation? Almost every industry can take advantage of aluminum’s high strength-to-weight ratio, but the aerospace industry in particular reaps a lot of benefits from any advances in aluminum alloys or processing techniques. Aluminum processing technology is advancing quickly, particularly in the additive manufacturing (AM) field, making new geometries available in lightweight alloys.   What is Additive Manufacturing? Additive manufacturing (AM) is classified as a group of manufacturing techniques where the material is added layer by layer to construct physical objects. AM encompasses all forms of...