Model-Based Definition in the Tiers January 25, 2021 Can small and medium-sized manufacturers, Tier 2 or Tier 3 guys, use all-digital descriptions of part orders, dispensing with paper specifications and supplemental drawings to efficiently deliver parts?
Flowserve finds solace in data-driven decision making February 1, 2021 COVID-19 marked the first time in history that supply, demand and the workforce were impacted at the same time by an adverse event. Manufacturing sites shut down, ports closed and the global economy was hit hard.
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.
SME Smart Shop Roundtable Targets Job Shop Implementation of Industry 4.0 December 3, 2020 Industry 4.0 is often presented as a complex, somewhat overwhelming topic that involves large companies only. However, the data collection and transfer at the heart of Industry 4.0 can be as relevant to job shops and other small to medium sized enterprises as large companies.
Kyocera to Build New R&D Center December 21, 2020 Kyocera Corp. said it will begin construction of a new research and development center in January 2021 at its Kokubu campus in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan.
New Aluminum Powder for 3D Printing January 14, 2021 Rusal America releases new line of aluminum alloy powders for Additive Manufacturing.
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.