A case of the littlest bird singing the prettiest song July 14, 2020 Imagine hearing the news that manufacturers are producing a proven and safe vaccine for COVID-19 and shipping it your way. It will be music to the world’s ears.
For older workers, wearables are where it's at May 13, 2020 When the ergonomics team at General Motors decided to field test wearables to augment their plant workers’ physical abilities, they partnered with body mechanics experts who collect data in a scientific way—and talked with users.
SPR Machine Discovers New Productivity in Brass October 9, 2020 Three partners contributed their diverse manufacturing and machining experience—and their last initials—to found SPR Machine in 2002.
It’s Time to Industrialize Hypersonic Weaponry October 8, 2020 The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) wants the industry to secure the country’s leadership in hypersonic weaponry. The request is no small feat.
Deloitte, Wichita State Launch New Smart Factory September 16, 2020 Deloitte and Wichita State University announced the launch of The Smart Factory @ Wichita,
In the thick of the ‘herculean’ vaccine push September 21, 2020 In January, as the new coronavirus was rapidly spreading around the world, scientists at Moderna teamed up with the National Institutes of Health to pursue a potential vaccine based on an experimental genetic technology involving messenger RNA (mRNA), a molecule in every cell that helps translate DNA into biological functions.
Okuma’s 5-Step Pre-Automation Checklist to Maximize Productivity August 19, 2020 With the potential for a 30% productivity increase or even more, there's a strong incentive for automating CNC machining processes. But before you flip the switch on that robot, you’ll need to check out the surrounding tools and processes.
What AM was planned for IMTS? July 20, 2020 Had IMTS 2020 taken place as scheduled, it would have been clear that making parts as quickly and cost-effectively as possible remains as the primary goal in manufacturing.
Parts Cleaning Technology Keeps Up July 1, 2020 The advance of the novel coronavirus has had the entire world struggling with how to stay aware of and eliminate possible contamination—while still getting work done as efficiently as possible.
The Connected Machine Shop June 22, 2020 Change is hard. Whether it’s learning a new software package or setting up a new model of machine tool, many of us wonder at some point, “Is all this hassle worthwhile?” Change can also be risky, raising the specter of lost time, revenue, and reputation.
