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Practical insights on digital transformation, UNS architecture, MES implementation, and AI adoption for the metals industry.
Open source software for metal fabricators: 7 tools that open new possibilities
Open source software for metal fabricators: 7 tools that open new possibilities
The 3 Essential Requirements of a Smart Factory: Paperless, Connected, Real-time
Many metal companies invest in digitalization but miss results because three crucial building blocks are missing. In this article, you'll learn how paperless, connected, and real-time working together form the foundation for a smart factory that truly performs.
Why ERP No Longer Needs to Be the Center of Your Factory
Discover why ERP doesn't have to be the center of your factory anymore and how a smart structure can restore clarity without replacing your entire system.
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[Smart Metals Podcast #14] Ensuring Data Quality in Metals Manufacturing: Techniques and Challenges
[Smart Metals Podcast #14] Ensuring Data Quality in Metals Manufacturing: Techniques and Challenges
ERP is dead, long live ERP
ERP is dead, long live ERP
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[Smart Metals Podcast #13] Unified Namespace Deployment in Metal Fabrication: A Real-World Case Study
[Smart Metals Podcast #13] Unified Namespace Deployment in Metal Fabrication: A Real-World Case Study
The 10 Best Free 3D CAD Viewers for Metalworking & Sheet Metal Shops
The 10 Best Free 3D CAD Viewers for Metalworking & Sheet Metal Shops
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[Smart Metals Podcast #12] From the Shop Floor to the Cloud: AI in Metals Manufacturing
[Smart Metals Podcast #12] From the Shop Floor to the Cloud: AI in Metals Manufacturing
Ready to refresh your ERP strategy for 2025?
Ready to refresh your ERP strategy for 2025?
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[Smart Metals Podcast #11] Navigating Factory Connectivity: A Conversation with Russ Waddell
[Smart Metals Podcast #11] Navigating Factory Connectivity: A Conversation with Russ Waddell
Introduction to Unified Namespace (UNS): Accelerate Your Digital Transformation in Metalworking
Want to truly improve your business processes? With a Unified Namespace you don't just measure, you optimize directly. How will you take the next step?
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Metalworking: The Complete Guide (2026)
Comprehensive MES guide 2026 for metal fabrication and sheet metal: real-time production tracking, digital work orders, OEE monitoring, and Unified Namespace integration. Learn how to bridge the gap between ERP and shop floor with modern MES systems for high-mix low-volume manufacturing.