Doubling Down on Efficiency: Harnessing the Potential of Digital Twins

Digital twins are revolutionizing the way businesses operate by providing a virtual replica of physical assets, processes, and systems. This technology has the potential to greatly improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making across a variety of industries.

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Planning for Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day is the first Friday of October every year. For manufacturers that participate in the holiday festivities, planning for events, campaigns, etc., must start early. As Manufacturing Day is approaching in the coming months, the USA manufacturing hour chat discussed what their plans are, along with some strategies that go into planning campaigns that may be related to Manufacturing Day. Host, Ben Nordman, from Obsidian Manufacturing led the discussion on this topic.

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Repair or Replace: Choosing the Best Option for Your Facility

As a plant engineer or manager of a manufacturing facility, you know that maintaining your current equipment and infrastructure is crucial to keeping your operations running seamlessly. However, there will come a time when you need to decide whether to repair or replace certain components. Making this choice can be challenging, as each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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Prioritizing Process Improvement Initiatives

Process improvement is something that should remain a top priority within a company, especially in the manufacturing industry. Making process improvement a priority can be difficult as it is easy to get caught up in other areas. In a recent USA Manufacturing Hour, on Twitter, host, David Crysler from The Crysler Club, led a discussion that highlights some tips and tricks for prioritizing process improvement.

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Exploring Buyer Personas

One of the most important parts of marketing is understanding your customers. One of the best ways to practice this is creating a buyer persona. In this USA Manufacturing Hour, on Twitter, host, Kelley Plats from NACL, led a discussion on some of the steps that should go into creating a buyer persona for your brand, and the importance of this practice.

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Is It Time for A Systems Upgrade in Your Manufacturing Plant?

Manufacturing plants are complex systems that rely on various components and processes to operate efficiently. Over time, these systems can become outdated, inefficient, or unreliable, leading to decreased productivity and increased costs. If you're an engineer working in a manufacturing plant, you may be wondering how to know when it's time for a systems upgrade. In this article, we'll discuss some of the signs that indicate it's time to upgrade your manufacturing plant's systems. This will highlight the advantages to systems upgrades.

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AI: The Rise of the Machines or Useful Tools

AI has been a popular topic of conversation recently. Every industry, including the manufacturing industry, is asking themselves how they can use AI to their advantage. Some people are apprehensive about these advancements, but AI is taking the world by storm, and it is important be educated on how it will apply to you. In a recent chat for USA Manufacturing Hour, on Twitter, Jim Palmer from BuyDirectUSA.com led a discussion on the topic of AI.

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The Language of the Customer: The Use of Jargon and Language in Promotional Copy

Communication with your customers is crucial in conveying your company message. From acronyms to language translations, to content layout and more, it is easy for your message to get lost with the customer. Ensuring that you are taking the proper steps in perfecting your promotional copy will help in effectively communicating your message to your customers.  In this USA Manufacturing Hour, on Twitter, host, Nigel Packer from Pelatis Online, led a discussion on this topic.

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Why Fluid Maintenance is Critical For the Plant Floor

Industrial equipment requires proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and long-term durability. One crucial aspect of equipment maintenance is fluid maintenance. Fluids such as oils, lubricants, and coolants play a critical role in the operation of industrial machinery, and their proper maintenance is vital to ensure the equipment operates efficiently and without damage. In this article, we will discuss why fluid maintenance programs are essential for industrial equipment and the benefits they offer.

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The Last Mile - How Last-Mile Delivery is Evolving and How to Stay Ahead

It can be argued that the most important aspect of the delivery process is getting the product to its final destination. The process is complex and can involve multiple steps and strategies. The final stage in the delivery process is also referred to as “The Last-Mile”. In this USA Manufacturing Hour on Twitter, Host, Brett Kramer from FreightPOP, led a chat that discussed last-mile delivery. 

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