OEE for small lots – down to lot size 1
The OEE is an accepted key figure for high-volume processes, such as filling or packaging processes, and is also common in industries with medium lot sizes of, for example, a …
Manufacturing Intelligence: From .xls to .ai
Despite all the discussion about digitization and Industry 4.0. Production is rich in data but poor in information. It is not uncommon for a perceived minimum level of productivity data …
On-line video course “OEE-Management” with certificate available
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a widely known, but surprisingly little used key performance indicator for managing production companies. One of the reasons is that the KPI needs to be …
Are You an oee-naut? 5 dimensions for a professional OEE management
Author: Timo Bertsch Companys must continuously improve their operations or face closure. As Abrahamson argues, it is simply a case of “change or perish” [1]. This statement is already 20 …
The nanoMES as the modern data hub for Industry 4.0
Cloud based MES with services limited to the core are emerging in Industry 4.0. These nanoMES close the gap left by outdated or missing or incomplete MES systems. With their …
If Predictive Maintenance is the cherry, where’s the cake?
Predictive Maintenance programs to increase equipment productivity are a fashion trend of the current time. However, doubts about this approach are growing. Having the equipment and process data centrally available …
Strengthen Transfer of Artificial Intelligence into the Economy
Many industrial nations are pushing for the implementation of artificial intelligence in the economy – and they outdo themselves with funding programs. Germany is in the lead in terms of …
OEE-Improvement by Artificial or Human Intelligence?
In the future, human and machine in the form of human and artificial intelligence or skills will share the work of increasing equipment productivity. Where are the tasks of the …
Rethinking the Definition of Changeover Time in SMED with the Help of Artificial Intelligence
Changeover times play a major role within the losses of equipment effectiveness. The Toyota Production System devotes a significant chapter to reducing changeover losses with the SMED methodology. But how …
Artificial Intelligence for OEE
Artificial intelligence, machine learning and neural networks are major topics in the future of industrial productivity. Much is discussed at the headline level. In this article, we’ll give you an …