We all know the buzzwords circulating around digital data and the factory. You have heard them—Industry 4.0, smart factories, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). The question we all have is how will this impact workers in the long term? What do these terms really mean? Nevertheless, both traditional software suppliers and makers of advanced manufacturing equipment are offering digital solutions.
In 2018, CNC Software Inc., Tolland, Conn., reached several milestones: its 35th anniversary as a company, 250,000th installation, a new user website and the introduction of Mastercam 2019.
Swiss-style machine tools can be a good choice for making complex parts. On the downside, however, Swiss machining itself has a reputation of being complex—and, therefore, more difficult to master than standard machining.
Manufacturing employment rose by 18,000 jobs in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
How shops can reap all the benefits of their multi-tasking machines.
First-quarter machine tool orders reached their highest level in almost a quarter-century, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
The manufacturing economy slowed in April as supply chain issues such as transportation of goods complicated operations, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Mikron Tool expands its CrazyMill Cool P&S milling cutter family
Siemens said it will invest $54 million across key U.S. manufacturing facilities that serve critical infrastructure markets.
Worker training will be key to implementing Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, speakers at a presentation said today.
