The advent of private space vehicle development companies has transformed the manufacturing environment for rocket and satellite components.
Smart Manufacturing will come to the fore in 2022 as a holistic strategy that considers the entire process throughout a product’s entire lifecycle.
As the 2022 SME president, I hope to build on the successes of my predecessors with a particular emphasis on workforce development and especially the workforce itself.
Unlike other forms of automation and what we now think of as ‘traditional’ robots, cobots are much safer for humans to interact with them. They can work side by side with humans. But this leads to new ways of thinking about automation. And there are misconceptions that persist around cobots.
How real machine data can spur improvement in manufacturing.
Robots have become able co-pilots on the factory floor as painters, sanders, machine tenders, and materials transporters.
MxD, the national digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, launched the MxD Learn Virtual Training Center (VTC) with the release of several new courses.
Advanced automated solutions and predictive analytics help solve the challenges of disruption.
Machines are designed for ease of use and versatility to fill the gap from the shortage of experienced operators.
Directed energy deposition methods depend on CAM and computers
