Blake Zuidema, director, of automotive technical services at Novelis and technical chair of the Aluminum Association’s Transportation Group, discusses the results of a study.
Machines can learn to spot anomalies in-process and end-of-line.
Advanced simulation and metrology tools enable the virtual try-out
While it may be greener than traditional manufacturing, AM remains a powerful contributor to emissions, power consumption and supply chain volume.
There are parallels in how industry and healthcare adapt to digital technology—and some interesting differences.
By reducing interpass and post-weld cleanup with the FabCOR Edge XP wire, K-Line Trailers has seen a 10 percent to 15 percent increase in productivity.
Nikel Precision Group also implemented solutions that optimize tool performance to improve quality, as well as production intelligence that provides real-time insights into factory performance.
Selecting the right tool for threading aluminum begins with considering the key properties of aluminum; the pros and cons associated with the main choices of tools, cut taps or thread mills; and advances in tooling technology including coatings and coolant-through capability.
Manufacturing technology has a rich history in this country, one that we can all be proud of.
The pandemic has accelerated the visibility and viability of hybrid workforce solutions—but experts say proceed carefully
