2019 SME College of Fellows August 6, 2019 Six manufacturing leaders have been elected to the 2019 SME College of Fellows. Recipients are recognized by their peers and the manufacturing community as key contributors to the social, technical and educational progress of manufacturing. This highly prestigious honor can only be earned through years (20 or more) of dedication and service.
SME, Stratasys Announce Winners of FANUC-Inspired SkillsUSA Additive Manufacturing Competition Author: SME Communications July 16, 2019 SME and global additive manufacturing leader Stratasys have announced the winners of their cosponsored 2019 Additive Manufacturing Competition, held during the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, June 24-28.
Crain’s Notable Women in Education Leadership Recognizes Jeannine Kunz Author: SME Communications September 23, 2019 Jeannine Kunz, vice president of Tooling U-SME, is among several Michigan influencers named to the 2019 Notable Women in Education Leadership list, presented by “Crain’s Detroit Business.” Crain’s selected Kunz, who leads SME’s workforce development and training division, along with other Michigan women who have made a difference in the education field, the workplace and their communities.
Preventative Maintenance Versus The Wait Until It Fails Approach September 10, 2019 No matter the size of your manufacturing business, conducting effective maintenance on your equipment is essential. But which is the right maintenance strategy for your organization? That’s a big
Equipment Manufacturer Kubota Plans $85 Million Expansion in Georgia August 8, 2019 Tractor and equipment manufacturer Kubota recently announced plans to build a new $85 million engineering and design center near its manufacturing plant in northern Georgia.
Securing OT in the Energy and Utilities Sector August 15, 2019 “As infrastructures for energy and utility companies undergo digital transformation, they are increasingly vulnerable to cybercriminals.
Mastercam CAD/CAM from Tops Capstone Indy Car Engineering Project October 4, 2019 The IUPUI Mechanical Engineering Technology program concentrated on Mastercam and the online benefits of Mastercam University for its students. This approach paid big dividends on a unique Indy Car project for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
One Spindle, Two Spindles, Three Spindles, More? October 4, 2019 Comparing and contrasting this key machine tool attribute helps manufacturers choose the best option.
Survey: Manufacturers Behind the IIoT Curve September 10, 2019 Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) announced an original survey of over 125 North American manufacturers in the heavy industry and automotive sectors that revealed they are unable to scale their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) investments across their enterprises, and therefore are losing millions of dollars in potential profits while falling behind competitors that have invested in enabling technologies that support IIoT across the enterprise.
Methods Announces Mark Wright as President & CEO September 12, 2019 Methods Machine Tools Inc., a supplier of precision machine tools and automation, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mark Wright as its President and Chief Executive Officer effective September 13, 2019. Wright will assume all operating functions of Methods Machine Tools Inc., including the Sudbury headquarters and all seven direct offices throughout the United States as well as its national distribution network.
