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- When developing assembly systems for a host of customers who are all building the same product in wildly varying shapes and sizes, it can be tricky to find a solution that meets every requirement. And it can be tempting to give up in the face of seemingly insurmountable hurdles. But, writes Yanesh Naidoo , if you really listen to the customer problem, you can look beyond the risk and difficulties, and rise to meet the manufacturing opportunity that lies within.
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- For more than a century, control over oil production and supply has been a source of global power. Whoever controlled the taps also shaped international politics and economics. With the renewable energy revolution now underway, the world is seeing a significant power shift from oil to a new axis of energy.
- On a recent visit to several automotive manufacturing plants in Detroit, USA, Jendamark’s innovations director, Yanesh Naidoo, noticed a striking pattern: a decline in commercial vehicle orders. This slowdown should be cause for concern, he explains in this article, because it’s an early warning signal to automakers. It’s time to buckle in for a bumpy ride into 2026 and beyond.
- Talk to any industry insider and it quickly becomes clear that the global automotive sector is navigating one of the most tumultuous periods in its history.
- With global markets undergoing seismic shifts, and manufacturers under pressure to respond with speed and resilience, smart factories should already be equipped and agile enough to adapt and deliver.
- Walk into any modern factory – whether in automotive, FMCG, or pharmaceuticals – and the digital potential is undeniable. Sensors blink on machines, interfaces boast predictive dashboards, and cloud platforms toil invisibly in the ether. But behind the tech sheen lies a fundamental issue that most factories still haven’t addressed: vendor lock-in.
- Beneath the hum of activity in every factory lies a silent threat. Behind the whirring machines and flowing assembly lines, an invisible force lurks, just waiting to strike. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a nearly undetectable hazard that has the potential to cripple production, damage products, and cost manufacturers millions.
