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GE Fanuc Automation: Data mining

GE Fanuc Automation (Charlottesville, VA) has joined with Microsoft Corp. to combine its Cimplicity® family of software products with the Microsoft® SQL Server™, creating Cimplicity SQL.

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The new product can analyze plant floor data to determine the cause of quality and process problems, identify opportunities to increase yield, quantify machine uptime and utilization, evaluate production improvements, and provide data-driven management decision support.

Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.
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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce
Conveyor setup secrets from top CPG manufacturers
7 proven steps to eliminate downtime and boost packaging line efficiency. Free expert playbook reveals maintenance, sequencing, and handling strategies.
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