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Operational Efficiency

Discover strategies and technologies that enhance operational efficiency in engineering, manufacturing, and product development for improved performance and cost savings.

Operational Efficiency

The Essential Role of Product Testing Before Launch

In today’s rapidly evolving market, the urgency to release products is significant. However, hastily bringing a product to market without sufficient testing can result in severe repercussions. This article delves into the importance of product testing prior to launch and how it can save time and money.

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Digitalization & New Technologies

Effortless product lifetime extensions at your fingertips: Meet Etteplan’s fixed-price R&D service

Manufacturers often have the golden opportunity to increase sales with existing products if they could be updated to fit emerging needs. When internal research and development (R&D) efforts lean towards innovation rather than lifetime extensions for existing products, companies can easily miss potential revenue that could be made with moderate effort.

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Digitalization & New Technologies

Efficient and optimized product design – AI transforms industrial R&D

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not new in the manufacturing industry — many companies have been leveraging AI and machine learning for over two decades. Now, generative AI promises to do even more, which has piqued the interest in industrial research and development (R&D).

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Digitalization & New Technologies

5 Threats in Embedded Projects – How to Navigate Them?

The rapid evolution of technology, intricate systems, and soaring customer demands present various challenges for engineers involved in embedded projects. Let’s explore the five key hurdles you might encounter when launching your product into the market.

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Operational Efficiency

Technical Documentation:  The Key to Minimizing Downtime

In modern industry, even short periods of downtime can have significant consequences for productivity and operational costs. Downtime, or the period when machines are not operational, can arise from various factors. While technical failures are directly responsible for downtime, other causes such as insufficient training of operators and poorly organized technical documentation also play a major role. These latter factors can lead to a substantial increase in the time that machines are inactive, resulting in financial repercussions for companies.

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The Five Biggest Challenges in Assembly Processes and How to Recognize Them

In the world of manufacturing, assembly processes are a crucial part of the overall production chain. These processes, which involve combining various components into a finished product, are essential for the efficiency and quality of the final products. As with any complex operation, there are various challenges that can affect the effectiveness of assembly processes. In this blog, we will discuss the five biggest challenges that companies face and how to recognize them. By identifying these challenges early on, you can take the necessary steps to address them and optimize your assembly processes.

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Digitalization & New Technologies

Seven ways to reach efficient asset operations

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, excelling in industrial asset operations is necessary. However, managing a complex set of production assets, improving efficiency, and minimizing downtime is a tough challenge. What ensures efficient asset operations?

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Digitalization & New Technologies

Optimizing industrial performance and sustainability with digital innovation

Asset management is the art and science of orchestrating every vital resource and operations to ensure peak performance, reduce costs, and minimize risks. Discover how strategic planning and cutting-edge digital tools such as AI/ML pave the way to success and what an exciting journey Roslagsvatten in Sweden has embarked on.

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5 things to Consider When Choosing an R&D Partner: Have You Faced These Challenges?

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies often encounter challenges in research and development (R&D) that can hinder growth and success. These obstacles range from finding skilled professionals to keeping up with changing regulations and market demands. This article aims to shed light on these challenges and highlight how partnering with a reliable R&D solution provider can help overcome them.

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