Pairing AI and robotics with multiple inspection systems December 11, 2020 Long gone are the days where the only solution to human error was human correction. As engineers today, we have access to smart technology that no other generation could have ever imagined.
Using Spring-Loaded Fixtures in Automation February 23, 2021 Part holding fixtures are critical for precisely holding and locating parts. Most such fixtures use locators for positioning.
Eriez Completes Substantial Plant Expansion in Erie, Pa. February 12, 2021 Eriez has announced the completion of a major expansion to its Wager Road facility, located in Erie, Pa., approximately 15 miles from the company’s world headquarters.
October 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 7.6% from September 2020 December 18, 2020 October 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $167.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Flexible Metal takes steps to defang EKANS ransomware December 16, 2020 FortiGaurd Labs recently reported that malware designed to attack industrial control systems is still a very lucrative attack method for cybercriminals. The EKANS ransomware family does just that, and manufacturers must be prepared for it.
Roche Pharma goes digital to master shift handovers December 10, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major upheavals in manufacturing processes to avoid contamination while keeping supply chains intact.
SMX panelists witness focus on innovation caused by pandemic December 2, 2020 Manufacturers are increasingly analyzing their supply chains to mitigate cybersecurity and environmental risks with the goal of building more secure, resilient, agile organizations, keynote panelists at the Best of SMX virtual event said in October.