Spacewell/Axxerion Blog

With increasing competition and the need for more judicious use of the available natural resources and raw materials, manufacturers will continue to seek ways to improve their processes and production output. Part of achieving those goals depends on them ensuring that they can limit their exposure to inefficiencies along the production line especially with regards to equipment-related issues. There are several solutions on the market to help producers meet their manufacturing targets, but avoiding costly downtime will always involve some cooperation between production and maintenance to avoid costly downtime. Below is a look at two of those solutions – Manufacturing…

Manufacturing in the U.S. and globally continues to evolve in order to remain relevant given the rapid changes that are happening on many levels. In particular, manufacturers are leveraging trends in technology to understand and serve their customers better. Part of that improved service depends on the ability of manufacturers today to recognize and deploy different kinds of robust manufacturing management software to improve critical processes like safety, quality control, productivity, and maintenance. Of major interest are two tech solutions that play important roles during the production cycle: Manufacturing Management System (MMS) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Below, we’ll…

Back in the early days of the Internet of Things (IoT), probably nobody knew that getting objects to communicate through the internet would grow to the point to which it has today. Connected devices have become so ubiquitous that we can hardly imagine living without them anymore. But, although consumer IoT usage still accounts for the majority of IoT devices out there, the industrial sector is quickly catching up as well leading to the emergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). IoT, in whatever form, is radically transforming the way organizations do business in every business and operational process…

If you have ever used the Global Positioning System (GPS) on your smartphone, then you already have an idea of what a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is at a basic level. GIS is part of a larger technology that helps its users to determine their location. And it goes well beyond that. Today, GIS technology is a central part of daily living and activities in the world around us. What can GIS do for you? Virtually every industry uses GIS today. From professionals in the construction industry to government bodies, then logistics and food delivery businesses, it has become a…

The typical data center today is much different from what you would have found at a standard data center one or two decades ago. Back then, you could expect to see large rooms full of computers. Today, data centers have become more modular with a focus on providing a central space where networks can exchange critical information. But whatever the changes may be, there are still some basic concerns for data center owners. For one thing, although the size of the operations makes some difference, data centers are generally “energy-hungry” as they consume considerable amounts of power to operate. Secondly,…

For most manufacturing businesses, a considerable chunk of their annual budget is allocated for equipment upkeep alone. This is because adequate, well-planned maintenance is fundamental for keeping the plant floor safe and functional. This is especially the case in industries with products that directly affect the health of the public. In such organizations, the fallout from machine failure problems can attract stiff penalties and fines as well. The pharmaceutical industry is a sector that falls into this classification. The Peculiarities of Asset Maintenance for Pharmaceuticals Ordinarily, the finished products from pharmaceutical companies are intended to relieve or heal sicknesses. But,…

As the digitization of buildings continues to evolve, we see that more solutions are coming on board while new collaborations are happening between many systems. For instance, take the relationship forged between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Each of these elements plays distinct roles at different stages of building lifecycle management. Below are the basics of what you need to know about both of them and what they can do for your facility. Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM is a 3D digital system, also called Digital Twin, that integrates all the smart and structured data…

Globally, manufacturing touches every area of modern daily living This industry is so busy yet often plagued by production issues and challenges in their day-to-day operations. The kind of equipment required to run a typical manufacturing plant today is capital-intensive. That’s beside labor, raw materials, and other costs so the average manufacturer wants to use every machine at peak capacity for as long as possible. However, these machines often fail. And when this happens, the results can range from missed production deadlines, wasted materials, lost sales revenue, and in many cases, unplanned overtime for hundreds of workers or more! According…

Power plants provide one of the most basic and widely used services found anywhere today – electricity supply. It’s safe to say that modern business, and life, would be seriously difficult without electricity. As a result, power plants have become an integral part of everyday life. However, power plants are one of the most dangerous places to be if things go wrong. Considering the fact that some of these facilities are nuclear-powered, power plants require the most vigilant levels of operational excellence. Preferably, based on meticulous maintenance management programs that will enable the plant to keep running safely and efficiently….

As a small business owner, you already understand that your best opportunities to grow are closely tied to the quality of services that you deliver to your customers. However, to deliver high-quality products and services, you need functional machinery and a workplace culture that encourages operational efficiency. Especially when you consider the sensitive, expensive, and often complex equipment that we use in the typical business today. It’s therefore crucial that you keep your equipment and facilities in excellent condition through regular and thorough maintenance routines. However, implementing a maintenance program and making it work the traditional way can seem intimidating…