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Gen Z workers say they’re open to jobs in manufacturing. But getting them to take these jobs, engage, and stay will mean changing a work environment long optimized for machines, not people. Read McKinsey & Company’s research on attracting and retaining Gen Z talent in manufacturing here: https://lnkd.in/eH9CAX3e #manufacturing #industry40 #training #canvasenvision

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? "It's really the transition from paper-based documents to digitally native or digitally first documents that incorporate 3D models," Eliannah Linehan, VP of Solutions at Canvas GFX, explains. Model-based work instructions are part of the broader model-based approach that encompasses model-based systems engineering (MBSE), model-based design (MBD), and model-based enterprise (MBE). Applied to work instructions, he approach enhances clarity, accuracy, and engagement, enabling quicker understanding and execution of tasks on the manufacturing floor. Watch the full webinar, "Elevate Quality with Model-Based Work Instructions," right here: https://lnkd.in/edrky3mV #mbe #mbse #mbd #technicaldocumentation #3d #canvasenvision

When you think of work instructions, do you picture coffee-stained paper or static PDFs on a screen? It’s time to update that image. Work instructions have evolved significantly—they’re now a vital component of connected worker platforms and crucial for driving Quality 4.0 on the manufacturing floor. Keeping pace with this change will ensure your practices benefit from the latest innovations in manufacturing technology. Model-Based Work Instructions, the state of the art in work instructions today, drive quality by integrating dynamically updated 3D CAD models into documentation, providing greater precision and ensuring that workers always have access to the latest guidelines. Read more about how Industry 4.0's model-based systems are transforming quality outcomes and boosting worker performance in Canvas GFX CEO Patricia Hume's latest blog post, "Work Instructions 4.0: The Key to Quality and Worker Empowerment," right here: https://lnkd.in/egS5piCc #digitaltransformation #qualitymanagement #digitalthread #manufacturingexcellence #industry40 #canvasenvision

Join us tomorrow for a 30-minute webinar, Elevate Quality with Model-Based Work Instructions, for insights for exceeding manufacturing quality and efficiency benchmarks. The webinar, which will be held at 1pm EST, is will cover: - What model-based work instructions are and the critical value they provide to business - Why digital models have become the primary method of communication, displacing traditional documents - How model-based work instructions are used for assembly and maintenance in manufacturing environments today https://lnkd.in/edrky3mV #industry40 #interactivecontent #digitalthread #digitaltransformation #qualitymanagement #qms #canvasenvision #webinar

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐅𝐗 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐬 Canvas GFX today announced a commercial partnership with Aras Corporation, a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions. Through this partnership, Aras will collaborate with Canvas to offer the Canvas Envision connected knowledge platform to its global customer base as an integrated solution with Aras Innovator®. Read the full announcement right here: https://lnkd.in/e5aTaYvg The partnership opens a new commercial channel for the Envision platform and brings powerful Connected Worker functionality to the Aras ecosystem. Envision integrates with Aras Innovator to enable the creation and usage of fully interactive, model-based work instructions, animations, and graphics which maintain associative links with CAD data stored on the Aras platform. With a unified digital thread as the ‘single source of truth’ for product data, the integration of Aras Innovator and Envision empowers teams across the enterprise to create and consume interactive digital instructional documents that leverage up-to-the minute design data. Product data that is accurate, up to date, and in context enables organizations to streamline collaboration and information sharing throughout the product lifecycle. “It has always been our intention to partner with best-in-class platform providers in the manufacturing industry to deliver uniquely powerful solutions for the transfer of critical knowledge,” said Patricia Hume, CEO of Canvas GFX. “Aras Innovator is the source of truth for some of the most respected manufacturing brands in the world and we are delighted to be combining our strengths to bring yet more digital innovation to these organizations.” “Canvas GFX creates powerful software solutions for manufacturing organizations who prioritize innovation,” said Roque Martin, CEO of Aras. “The integration of Canvas Envision with Aras Innovator transforms the development and utilization of visual instructional content to ensure operational excellence for manufacturers in an increasingly competitive environment.” #aras #plm #arasplatform #arasinnovator #digitalthread #digitaltransformation #canvasenvision

Many organizations still think in terms of documents and files, which aren’t suitable for traceability and maintaining a cohesive digital thread. Instead, data should "leave" the confines of files in which it’s often buried, and transition to a data-node-based management system. This approach uses nodes that include metadata and relationships, providing a more flexible and interconnected framework for managing product data. The goal is to create a collection of contextualized and traceable product data that improves transparency for all stakeholders, including the customer. With this systematic approach, businesses can get a better idea of what’s happening at each stage of product development, and identify potential improvements for sustainability and greater efficiency. Read the full piece by Patrick Willemsen in Supply Chain Brain: https://lnkd.in/epjwYGFm #digitalthread #plm #productdevelopment #continuousimprovement #digitaltransformation #aras #canvasenvision

The quality discipline has always evolved in the context of technology, and like technology, it is evolving still. As Industry 4.0 builds on the technical innovations that came before it, Quality 4.0 builds on traditional quality management principles and best practices, such as standardization, continuous improvement, and total quality management. Whereas Industry 3.0 was characterized by digitization, or moving from physical information formats to digital ones, Industry 4.0 marks an era of “digitalization,” which utilizes integrated systems, connectivity, and vast data sets to enable real-time visibility into processes, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration across the value chain by removing silos within and beyond the organization. In Quality 4.0, these technical innovations enable predictive quality management, real-time monitoring, increased standardization, and supplier quality assurance. Importantly, they also enable workers to focus on higher order tasks, improve decision making, and create stronger feedback loops. Read the full blog post, "Quality 4.0 and Digital Transformation on the Manufacturing Floor," right here: https://lnkd.in/e-xNhXZM #quality #qms #qualitycontrol #digitaltransformation #industry40 #digitalthread #canvasenvision

Though it’s still an evolving concept, the digital thread builds on digital twin technology to connect granular, digital data about engineering and product design, plant floor equipment, manufacturing operations, supply chain processes and service histories. These data already exist in paper-based work instructions or tucked away in core enterprise systems like MES (manufacturing execution system), ERP (enterprise resources planning), and PLM (product lifecycle management). The goal of the digital thread is to provide the connective tissue and universal data access so that all workers—from plant floor operators to field support specialists—operate from the most current and relevant playbook. Read the full piece by Beth Stackpole in Automation World: https://lnkd.in/geicDmF2 #digitalthreas #digitaltwin #industry40 #plm #mes #digitaltransformation #canvasenvision

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Too often, digital transformation initiatives stall or fail outright due to cultural resistance, lack of leadership support, siloed thinking and fear of taking risks. Companies may acquire the latest AI tools, but realising value means getting buy-in and shifting long-held mindsets across the entire workforce. Read the rest in Technology Magazine: https://lnkd.in/ecSg_P_h #digitaltransformation #industry40 #aiinmanufacturing #digitalthread #canvasenvision