28Jul

HIGH POINT AND CONICITY STRIPE MARKING – PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES

Finished tires that meet OEM uniformity requirements must be specifically marked for delivery with conicity stripes and highpoint locations. Tire manufacturers who supply tires to the OEM market face rigorous tire performance criteria.  First, they must design a tire that meets the performance requirements set by the vehicle.  This is a balance of rolling resistance,...
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19Jul

AGV (AUTONOMOUS GUIDED VEHICLES) AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

Also commonly referred to as AGVs for short, autonomous guided vehicles are computer-controlled, wheel-based load carriers that are commonly found in warehouses and similar types of industrial environments. As the name suggests, they’re able to function without the need for an onboard operator. This type of configuration brings with it a wide range of different...
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12Jul

EDUCATION – TRENDS OF STUDENTS ENTERING THE ROBOTICS INDUSTRY

According to one recent study, the industrial robotics market was valued at an enormous $24.35 billion as of 2020. While that number is certainly impressive, it’s even more so when you consider that it’s anticipated to climb to $52.85 billion by as soon as 2026. This can be attributed to a wide range of different factors,...
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30Jun

CAPEX PLANNING CYCLE – TIME TO GET STARTED

Capex Planning Cycle – Time to get started  At Pioneer we provide automated systems to manufacturers.  All these purchases fall in the Capital Expense category on the balance sheet.  The purchase of these machines comes at the end of a long planning and approval cycle anywhere from 6 months to 3 years.    We typically see the following...
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24Jun

INDUSTRY 4.0: HOW FAR IT’S COMING AND WHERE IT’S ALL HEADED

You may have heard of the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, but most people have a much more straightforward name for it: Industry 4.0. It simply refers to the way automation and smart technology will soon be used to change the way goods are produced, as well as...
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17Jun

EDUCATION – TRAINING FOR ROBOTIC SKILLS

According to one recent study, there were about 12 million industrial robotic units operating worldwide as of 2020. The same source indicated that the robotics industry in general employs approximately 150,000 people across the globe, mainly in engineering and assembly positions. When you also consider the fact that about 88% of all businesses say that they’re...
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09Jun

THE CURRENT STATE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN IN THE WAKE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC  

To say that the still-ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had a “high negative” impact on global supply chains is, at this point, probably something of an understatement.  According to one recent survey, roughly 14.6% of respondents said that the pandemic had a “significant detrimental effect” on their supply chain capabilities as of 2020. A further 58.4% of...
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28May

BURST OF DEMAND – THE INDUSTRIAL RECOVERY

“May you live in interesting times” … A suitably ironic saying that describes the burst of demand following the Covid pandemic. Prior to the shutdown, the global industrial supply chain was a well-oiled machine. Demand was predictable, and capacities were aligned to meet those demands. The pandemic impacted both the clarity of demand and the...
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