Smart Manufacturing in the Age of Digitalization May 26, 2016 Manufacturing competitiveness depends on working faster, smarter, and better, with the convergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices and smart sensors, software and data analytics.
The Aerospace Precision-Machining Race March 1, 2014 That huge backlog of aircraft being recorded by the global giants Boeing and Airbus, along with a lengthening list of regional aircraft, is stretching the supply chain’s capabilities to machine the newest difficult-to-machine materials.
Pumping Up CNC Productivity April 1, 2013 To compete in the fast-paced world of manufacturing, machinists look for no-compromise machine controls offering fast, precision programming of machine tools. The latest CNC systems from machine control developers include a new dual-function milling and turning control and several updated controls with embedded software routines that can significantly speed up CNC programming.
Communicating with the Shop Floor August 1, 2012 For years, the manufacturing industry has debated the pros and cons of opening up manufacturing networks, but concerns over virus vulnerabilities and the stability of PCs on the network largely limited open-architecture PC controls’ progress and kept entrenched proprietary systems in place.
Moving to 3D Model-Based Inspection Improves Shop-Floor Quality Control January 1, 2015 Q&A with David Olson, Director of Sales and Marketing at Verisurf Software Inc. in Anaheim, California.
Siemens to Revolutionize Product Development with End-to-End Additive Manufacturing Solution October 19, 2016 Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) business announces a new comprehensive solution to unleash the full potential of the burgeoning additive manufacturing revolution. The new solution, which will begin rolling out in January, 2017, is comprised of integrated design, simulation, digital manufacturing, data and process management software.
Companies Push the Boundaries of 3D Printing Composites October 26, 2016 Entrepreneurs and existing manufacturers are making 3D printers that automate production of composite parts, and are unique in their design.
MFG.com Offers Online Sourcing for Robotics Parts October 31, 2016 The simple proposition that no two automation solutions using robotics are alike because no two manufacturing processes are identical presented a major challenge to Daniel Drennen of Deshazo LLC (Alabaster, AL).
Product Innovation is on Tap. So How Fast Can Spigot Flow? November 9, 2016 The Fourth Industrial Revolution has begun, and there is wide agreement this revolution will involve cyber-physical systems with human-machine interaction and lots of data. But many still wonder what the revolution is about and what to expect as consumers and manufacturers.
Greenleaf Launches the Revolutionary XSYTIN-1 November 17, 2016 On Thursday, November 3, 2016, Greenleaf Corporation officially launched the revolutionary ceramic insert grade XSYTIN-1 with a press event at their global headquarters in Saegertown, PA.
