46 KEY INSIGHTS AW AUGUST 2021
Colgate-Palmolive is feeding wireless sensor data into Augury’s machine health software platform. This enables Colgate-Palmolive’s machine data to be compared with data from more than 80,000 other machines connected to the Augury platform around the world. David Greenfield on Colgate-Palmolive’s use of Augury’s Machine Health technology to improve its supply chain operations. awgo.to/1222
GE’s engineers are building a 3D-printed sump cover for the GE F110 engine. The sump is part of the oil lubrication system, and the sump cover is basically a cap, yet still a key part of the engine. Jeanne Schweder on the use of 3D printed parts by the US Air Force. awgo.to/1223
There is a new market for hardened firewalls in industrial control system environments that may be industrial PC form factors. These firewalls may be fanless or have specific temperature and dust ratings, but they operate the same way as any IT firewall, albeit with a few unique exceptions. Adam Jongewaard and David Smit of Interstates Inc. on control system firewalls. awgo.to/1224
The Litmus project will focus on connecting Litmus edge software to CNC machines at Bray International, a manufacturer of flow control products and accessories. The initiative aims to create a smart manufacturing profile for the production of valves that will optimize Bray’s maintenance procedures, increase uptime, and improve product quality. David Miller on new Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) projects. awgo.to/1236
The study underlines the importance of thinking differently about the kinds of skills required because the other challenge relates to the ongoing digital transformation, which means the skills needed to run a smart factory in the future will be very different than the jobs of today. Stephanie Neil on the manufacturing skills gap. awgo.to/1225
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