A vast majority of manufacturers agree that robotic automation is the best solution to reduce costs, increase productivity, address labor shortages, and aid in recruitment and retention.
As labor shortages loom, AGVs, AMRs and lifts provide muscle on the shop floor.
There are two ways to tackle the skilled labor shortage: automate wherever possible or encourage a new generation to consider the manufacturing industry. Bowden Manufacturing of Ohio does both, with the help of industry partners such as Absolute Machine Tools.
A few not-so-tall tales of how machine shops gain a competitive edge through automation
The complex world of artificial intelligence and machine learning—and why it all matters
Four AI trend forecasts from Anders Billesø Beck of Universal Robots A/S.
Learn benefits to manufacturing by simulating real-world interactions in a virtual environment
Reduce downtime and waste with better overall equipment effectiveness
To help beta test its camera-based app suite, Pleora Technologies turned to Dairy Distillery, which is known for its uniquely shaped bottle and eye-catching labeling. The results are intoxicating.
Happy holidays! It’s time to rest and recharge your batteries while Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb introduces the December/January issue of Manufacturing Engineering.