Innovating the Industrial World

Episode 15: Metrology-Driven Automation in Modern Manufacturing | Innovating the Industrial World

How do we support the future of American manufacturing? The answer lies at the intersection of automation and measurement. In this latest episode of our podcast, Innovating the Industrial World, our host and CEO John King sits down with Chris Johnson from our Precision Measurement Group and Will Nicholson from our Automation Group, to discuss integrating robots without loosing accuracy in modern manufacturing. 0:00 - Intro1:50 - Manufacturing Before Innovation4:55 - What We See Now in Manufacturing8:00 - Innovation in Quality Control12:00 - Improving Efficiency in manufacturing14:08 - Automated Thread Gage Inspection16:17 - The Future of Automation & Metrology19:52 - Closing Thoughts

Episode 14: Seamless Legacy Control System Migration

Check out our Process Solutions Group Services: (https://www.crossco.com/services/process/)Innovating the Industrial World, One Customer At A TimeCheck out the latest episode of our podcast, Innovating the Industrial World. Our host and CEO John King sits down with Robbie Peoples, an engineer from our Process Solutions group to discuss implementing a new controls system. John and Robbie walk through our Process Control Integration Model. Our commitment to our clients is for the complete lifecycle of their process so Cross can be an extension of your service department. Whether it is for troubleshooting existing hardware, updating software, the start-up or calibration of instruments, the repair of valves and pressure relief devices, Cross has trained engineers and technicians to execute the work with detailed documentation while providing world class customer service. 0:00 - Intro2:30 - Retrofitting Legacy Systems 6:10 - How to Plan a Successful Migration8:49 - Digital Twinning11:41 - Different Types of Simulations14:13 - A Plan for the Now and Future18:31 - Outro===================================================👩‍🏭More Cross Process Solutions Group Resources👨‍🏭https://youtu.be/Dn1x8JS1g4chttps://youtu.be/zi07xl_HZ5Yhttps://youtu.be/h-NOqiizIS0https://youtu.be/8SNb457eEFQhttps://youtu.be/_g184cI3T_E===================================================📈 Looking to increase efficiency and quality while reducing risk? 📋Looking for the best Hose & Fitting, Mobile System Integration, Process Solutions, Precision Measurement, and Automation Company in the Southeast? Your search is over.Our Services🦾Automation: https://www.crossco.com/automation/ 💡 Hose and Fittings: https://www.crossco.com/hose-and-fittings/ 🏗️Mobile Systems Integration: https://www.crossco.com/mobile-systems-integration/ ⚗️Process Solutions: https://www.crossco.com/process-solutions/ ⚖️Precision Measurement: https://www.crossco.com/precision-measurement/ We proudly serve many areas across the country, including:📍Asheville Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/asheville/ 📍Durham Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/durham/ 📍Greensboro Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/greensboro/ 📍Raleigh Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/raleigh/ 📍Winston-Salem Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/winston-salem/ 📍Greensboro Mobile Systems Integration: https://www.crossco.com/locations/greensboro-nc/ 📍Gastonia, NC Automation: https://www.crossco.com/locations/gastonia-nc/ 📍Knoxville Process Solutions: https://www.crossco.com/locations/knoxville-tn/ 📍Whitsett, NC Precision Measurement: https://www.crossco.com/locations/whitsett-nc We believe that when you remove risk from quality and efficiency you get innovation. So we strive to bring innovative (and often custom) solutions to every single one of our customers. Reduce your risks with a recognized innovator. There’s a reason Cross has been as successful as it has. Since 1954, we’ve operated with a philosophy based on honesty, integrity, mutual respect, trust and the highest standards of ethical business conduct. 👍Get Started Now👍https://www.crossco.com/ ===================================================🎉🎉🎉FOLLOW CROSS COMPANY🎉🎉🎉Find Us Anywhere Online!Google:https://goo.gl/maps/jUskcoPHeYpwLxXD7Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/crosscompany1/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/CrossCompanyTwitterhttps://twitter.com/crosscompany1Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/company.cross/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/cross-company/MNChttps://www.manufacturednc.com/cross-company

Episode 13: Saving American Manufacturing with Automation

Check out our Automation services (https://www.crossco.com/solutions/automation/) Innovating the Industrial World, One Customer At A Time Check out the latest episode of our podcast, Innovating the Industrial World. Our host and CEO John King sits down with Lynn Crump, former President of our Automation Group, to discuss challenges facing manufacturing plants in America as they compete to stay in business. Discover how automation and collaborative robots are future-proofing jobs and driving innovation in the manufacturing industry. From addressing labor shortages, misconceptions of robots, strengthening the economy, and much more, don't miss out on this insightful episode as we talk about paving the way for a more resilient manufacturing sector in the U.S. 0:00 - Intro 2:07 - American plants closing down 6:07 - Helping manufacturing plants in Western North Carolina 9:49 - Creating a palletizer case study 12:10 - Addressing uncertainties in automation 19:04 - Outro =================================================== 👩‍🏭More Cross Automation Resources👨‍🏭 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndvoe34lNmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7fcKPIcdcQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9na6AP42qk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpuIQ6h4KS4 =================================================== 📈 Looking to increase efficiency and quality while reducing risk? 📋 Looking for the best Hose & Fitting, Mobile System Integration, Process Solutions, Precision Measurement, and Automation Company in the Southeast? Your search is over. At Cross, we pride ourselves in creating manufacturing solutions. If you have a weak link in your production chain, we’re here to help. Or if you just need a replacement valve or onsite calibration, we can help with that, too. Our goal isn’t to just be your supplier. We want to be your partner. Working directly with all of our customers to develop the absolute best systems and processes is just what we do. And we’re very good at it. See for yourself why countless manufacturing companies across dozens of industries continue to use Cross services every single day. Our Services 🦾Automation: https://www.crossco.com/automation/ 🔩 Hose and Fittings: https://www.crossco.com/hose-and-fittings/ 🏗️Mobile Systems Integration: https://www.crossco.com/mobile-systems-integration/ ⚗️Process Solutions: https://www.crossco.com/process-solutions/ ⚖️Precision Measurement: https://www.crossco.com/precision-measurement/ We proudly serve many areas across the country, including: 📍Asheville Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/asheville/ 📍Durham Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/durham/ 📍Greensboro Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/greensboro/ 📍Raleigh Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/raleigh/ 📍Winston-Salem Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hose-and-fittings-stores/winston-salem/ 📍Greensboro Mobile Systems Integration: https://www.crossco.com/locations/greensboro-nc/ 📍Gastonia, NC Automation: https://www.crossco.com/locations/gastonia-nc/ 📍Knoxville Process Solutions: https://www.crossco.com/locations/knoxville-tn/ 📍Whitsett, NC Precision Measurement: https://www.crossco.com/locations/whitsett-nc 👍Get Started Now👍 https://www.crossco.com/contact-cross-company/ =================================================== 🎉🎉🎉FOLLOW CROSS COMPANY🎉🎉🎉 Find Us Anywhere Online! Google: https://goo.gl/maps/jUskcoPHeYpwLxXD7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosscompany1/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CrossCompany Twitter https://twitter.com/crosscompany1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/company.cross/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cross-company/ MNC https://www.manufacturednc.com/cross-company

Episode 12: Electrified Construction Equipment

Learn more about Cratos Equipment: https://www.cratos.com/ Check out our Mobile Systems Integration Services: (https://www.crossco.com/services/mobi...) Innovating the Industrial World, One Customer At A Time From emission reduction to saving on fuel costs, there are a variety of reasons many within the mobile work machine industry are moving away from gas-powered models and towards electrification. At Cross, we provide vehicle electrification services for OEMs and vehicle manufacturers to meet emission standards, to provide long-term value to end users, and to create a competitive market advantage for their product. Whether you need the right electric drive, battery pack, or power inverter, we have you covered. Our team has experience in energy mapping mobile machines in a range of applications. =========================================== 👩‍🏭More Cross Mobile Systems Integration Resources👨‍🏭 https://youtu.be/dNDlkAlZI6s https://youtu.be/fP0C9vsc0G0 https://youtu.be/r6MDfmkbtMg https://youtu.be/SD73OpTTfEg https://youtu.be/OwMuYEsgRUM =================================================== 📈 Looking to increase efficiency and quality while reducing risk? 📋 Looking for the best Hose & Fitting, Mobile System Integration, Process Solutions, Precision Measurement, and Automation Company in the Southeast? At Cross, we pride ourselves in creating manufacturing solutions. If you have a weak link in your production chain, we’re here to help. Or if you just need a replacement valve or onsite calibration, we can help with that, too. Our goal isn’t to just be your supplier. We want to be your partner. Working directly with all of our customers to develop the absolute best systems and processes is just what we do. And we’re very good at it. See for yourself why countless manufacturing companies across dozens of industries continue to use Cross services every single day. Our Services 🦾Automation: https://www.crossco.com/automation/ 💡 Hose and Fittings: https://www.crossco.com/hose-and-fitt... 🏗️Mobile Systems Integration: https://www.crossco.com/mobile-system... ⚗️Process Solutions: https://www.crossco.com/process-solut... ⚖️Precision Measurement: https://www.crossco.com/precision-mea... We proudly serve many areas across the country, including: 📍Asheville Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hos... 📍Durham Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hos... 📍Greensboro Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hos... 📍Raleigh Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hos... 📍Winston-Salem Hose and Fitting: https://www.crossco.com/locations/hos... 📍Greensboro Mobile Systems Integration: https://www.crossco.com/locations/gre... 📍Gastonia, NC Automation: https://www.crossco.com/locations/gas... 📍Knoxville Process Solutions: https://www.crossco.com/locations/kno... 📍Whitsett, NC Precision Measurement: https://www.crossco.com/locations/whi... We believe that when you remove risk from quality and efficiency you get innovation. So we strive to bring innovative (and often custom) solutions to every single one of our customers. Reduce your risks with a recognized innovator. There’s a reason Cross has been as successful as it has. Since 1954, we’ve operated with a philosophy based on honesty, integrity, mutual respect, trust and the highest standards of ethical business conduct. There really is a Cross difference. Take a look and find out for yourself. 👍Get Started Now👍 https://www.crossco.com/ =================================================== 🎉🎉🎉FOLLOW CROSS COMPANY🎉🎉🎉 Find Us Anywhere Online! Google: https://goo.gl/maps/jUskcoPHeYpwLxXD7 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosscompany1/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CrossCompany Twitter https://twitter.com/crosscompany1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/company.cross/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cros... MNC https://www.manufacturednc.com/cross-... #electrification

Episode 11: Precision Motion Control

Check out the latest episode of our podcast, Innovating the Industrial World. Our host and CEO John King sits down with our very own Applications Engineer, James Hutchins, as he dives into the innovative ways precision motion control has changed many industries including the printing industry. Check out our Automation services and solutions (https://www.crossco.com/services/automation/) Innovating the Industrial World, One Customer At A Time