Robot Company Creates Industry 4.0-Friendly Software August 2, 2019 FANUC has made real one of the promises of Industry 4.0, that of predictive maintenance for factory equipment, with its Zero Down Time IoT solution. ZDT can be applied to any of FANUC’s robotic arms and their peripherals.
Shop Roots Out Long Set Up Times with Advanced Automation December 7, 2018 Erik Anderson, president and CEO of Basin Precision Machining LLC, has determined that setups are the root of all evil when it comes to manufacturing productivity. They cause part variations, downtime, and high-percentage scrap rates.
Manufacturing Forecast to Continue Expanding in 2019 May 8, 2019 Purchasing and supply executives expect manufacturing to continue expanding in 2019, according to a survey by the Institute for Supply Management.
UAW Chief Seeks to Modernize a 20th Century Institution March 30, 2022 The United Auto Workers union, born in the 20th century, wants to remain relevant in the 21st.
GM, Honda to Co-Develop EVs April 5, 2022 General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. will co-develop a series of “affordable” electric vehicles, the automakers said today.
Manufacturing Softens on Supply Chain Issues May 2, 2022 The manufacturing economy slowed in April as supply chain issues such as transportation of goods complicated operations, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Roland DGA Opens Atlanta Center May 4, 2022 Roland DGA Corp, a provider of wide-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, 3D milling machines, and other digital devices, has opened a new regional office in Atlanta.
Machine Tool Orders Highest Since 1998 in First Quarter May 9, 2022 First-quarter machine tool orders reached their highest level in almost a quarter-century, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
GE Appliances Opens Facility in South Carolina May 11, 2022 GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, today officially opened its $70 million state-of-the-art water heating manufacturing plant in Camden, South Carolina.
3D Systems Announces VSP Bolus April 22, 2022 3D Systems announced its entry into the radiation oncology market with FDA 510(k) clearance of VSP Bolus, a solution designed to deliver high-quality patient-specific radiotherapy treatment accessories.