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Mass customization in manufacturing – enabling customer-centric value creation
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Mass customization in manufacturing – enabling customer-centric value creation

Traditionally, manufacturing has been defined by supply chains geared towards maintaining production costs as low as possible, with ultimate emphasis…
What happens during an overhead crane inspection?
Konecranes technicians inspecting overhead crane
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What happens during an overhead crane inspection?

Konecranes offers a variety of inspections to increase crane safety and reliability. But what exactly happens during an inspection? “Inspections and…
Why data is not the new oil
Why data is not the new oil
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Why data is not the new oil

The analogy between data and oil has fascinated both technology industry thinkers and marketing types. But are the similarities between the role of…
Two cost-effective crane retrofits that really pay off
LED light retrofit on overhead crane
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Two cost-effective crane retrofits that really pay off

Cranes have evolved significantly over the last few decades. While some operations soldier on with the same lifting equipment they’ve used for years…
Efficient steel warehousing in five steps
Efficient steel warehousing in five steps
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Efficient steel warehousing in five steps

Lifting technology plays a critical role throughout the entire steel production process, from front to back. Here are five factors to consider when…
Remote monitoring changes everything
Status of remotely monitored cranes
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Remote monitoring changes everything

How useful would it be if you could check the condition of your overhead crane, its critical components and its operating history whenever you wanted…
Digital twins – a new standard in industrial production
Digital twins – a new standard in industrial production
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Digital twins – a new standard in industrial production

The digital twin is a burning topic within manufacturing industries. While it is often included in lists of today’s most strategic technologies,…
Rope angle features solve daily lifting challenges
Rope Angle Features solve daily lifting challenges
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Rope angle features solve daily lifting challenges

Imagine grabbing a lifting hook and guiding it into position by simply pulling it, with the crane and trolley following smoothly after you.…
Side pulling: what is it, and how can we prevent it?
Konecranes crane in facility.
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Side pulling: what is it, and how can we prevent it?

In normal operation, overhead crane hoists are designed to lift an object at a vertical angle. A side pull is when a portion of the hoist acts…