Factory machines are nothing short of extraordinary, with advanced technology and capabilities that leave even the most experienced engineers in awe. From highly automated systems to groundbreaking ...

ALEX: CRAIG MACHINERY HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE THE 1970’S BUILDING MACHINES OF ALL KINDS. THE OWNER SAYS THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THEY HAVE DONE. >> WE ARE TAKING PLASTIC AND HEATING IT AND ...

At the core of any automated system is the basic closed-loop paradigm: sense, decide, act. This model reverberates from the lowest machine component all the way to the business enterprise, starting ...

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Imagine the day when the packaging machine on the plant floor automatically detects that it needs more materials and it alerts the supplier—ordering and paying for product and scheduling delivery, all ...