Move from manual processes to automated solutions for smart manufacturing success
IIoT solutions empower manufacturers with real-time insights to solve problems
According to Siemens Industry Inc., the new digital thread leverages technologies from all four companies.
Recycling increases efficiency, enhances brand image and saves money.
San Diego research engineer turns an enjoyable pastime into a life-saving passion
CAD/CAM software users are looking for a wide variety of functions from which to choose and customize based on their application.
Middleton, Wis.-based ACI is joining Dwyer Instruments, Omega Engineering and Universal Flow Monitors under the DwyerOmega brand.
Technology is changing ever more rapidly. Sometimes this means topics learned in engineering or technical school become obsolete. Whole new fields emerge within a few years, so that even those with freshly minted educations suddenly find themselves faced with new challenges.
Basic trends in modern manufacturing are driving growth in 3D optical metrology. “One is the highly complex and high-tech material that manufacturers are using today. For example, in the aerospace turbine blade market, they simply cannot touch the part like they used to—the surface finish of the material is too readily affected by any kind of contact metrology."
Four universities—Iowa State University, University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin-Madison and North Dakota State University (NDSU)—competed in the inaugural 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Disruptive Design Challenge (DDC) at 3M’s headquarters (St. Paul, MN), Friday, April 13.
