The challenges to manufacturing as it evolves into the 21st century are now familiar, and impact how metrology must contribute. Manufacturers face uncertain production volumes with roller-coaster demand, shorter production runs and faster product development cycles. Automation, while alluring as a way to reduce cost, needs to adjust.
When you walk into the Redeye On Demand facility in Eden Prairie, MN, you enter into one version of the factory of the future. There you will see a bank of 100 high-end Fortus fused-deposition modeling (FDM) machines from Stratasys that provide the capacity to build real, functional parts with production-grade thermoplastics directly from CAD data.
Computed tomography (CT) scan data analysis can help trace failures and performance shortcomings back to their design roots.
Datanomix and ProShop ERP, a supplier of digital manufacturing management systems, today announced a partnership to help manufacturers deliver more insights from their operational data.
CAD/CAM software aids racing engine block shop.
What manufacturers wanting in on Industry 4.0 should know before investing in a 3D printer
CAD/CAM improves generative design, print simulation, path programming and process control in additive manufacturing.
AI software enables the company to capture relevant runtime metadata and put it into context to create useful information in real time.
The emergence of third-generation advanced high-strength steel, known as 3rd Gen AHSS, may have an impact on automotive manufacturing a trade group said.
Key steps are virtual twins and real relationships.
