Digital Twins for the Machining Process June 28, 2022 Digital twins are breathing life and innovation into increasingly more areas of manufacturing as well as solving challenges for machine shops of all sizes. With the skilled labor shortage and an ongoing effort to reshore high-tech manufacturing to the U.S., digital twins have a lot to offer.
Ensuring Measurement Accuracy Using Calipers June 21, 2022 Measurements have been used to define and attempt to control the stuff we make throughout recorded history. Here's the latest.
Manufacturing Adds 18,000 Jobs in May June 3, 2022 Manufacturing employment rose by 18,000 jobs in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Successful ERP Transition and the 5 Stages of Grief February 8, 2022 Large-scale operational transitions can emulate loss to employees who are comfortable with existing systems.
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.
Good News for Smaller Manufacturers January 26, 2022 Larger manufacturing enterprises have benefitted from smart-manufacturing innovations while smaller manufacturers have lagged behind—but that is changing.
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.
Industry 4.0 Presents Training Challenges February 16, 2022 Worker training will be key to implementing Industry 4.0 in manufacturing, speakers at a presentation said today.
The Next Industry 4.0 Milestone: Data-Driven Safety July 29, 2021 Industry 4.0 initiatives need to consider safety as well as other functions
Desktop Metal Agrees to Acquire ExOne August 12, 2021 Desktop Metal Inc. agreed to acquire ExOne Co. in a transaction intended to accelerate 3D printing for mass production.