SME and Plataine Industrial IoT Study Reveals 3x Increase in Industry 4.0 Adoption Author: SME Communications August 11, 2020 Joint survey reveals manufacturers embracing digital manufacturing even before COVID.
SME Announces Call for Papers for Special Issue on Smart and Resilient Manufacturing Author: SME Communications August 19, 2020 SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, has announced a call for papers for a special issue on smart and resilient manufacturing in the wake of COVID-19.
SME Education Foundation Continues Tradition of Student Support with 2020 Manufacturing and Engineering Scholarships Author: SME Communications August 20, 2020 The SME Education Foundation has awarded 244 scholarships to young men and women pursuing a postsecondary education in manufacturing, engineering or related technologies.
Alberta Launches New R&D Incentives for Innovation and Technology July 24, 2020 Alberta is launching new financial programs targeted at its innovation and technology sector less than one year after startups said that slashed tax credits and grants caused investment to leave
SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Institution Selects 2020 Awardees Author: SME Communications September 8, 2020 SME’s North American Manufacturing Research Institution has announced the 2020 winners of its S.M. Wu Research Implementation Award. GM researchers were recognized for patented multiaxis machine tool compensation system; new board of directors announced.
Automotive Tool Industry Faces Shakeout October 15, 2020 The automotive tool industry faces a shakeout as automakers confront the need to simplify manufacturing and cut costs, an industry consultant said.
Mazak Optonics Expands N. American Headquarters October 7, 2020 Mazak Optonics has confirmed expansion plans for its North American headquarters in Illinois.
Could Switching to Grinding Help My Manufacturing Process? October 15, 2020 While recent advancements in machining centers have allowed for increased capability around high-volume operations, there are several factors that still necessitate the need for grinding.
NSK America Launches Latest Ultrasonic Polisher, The Sheenus Zero September 28, 2020 NSK America Corp. has upgraded its Ultrasonic Polisher with the Sheenus ZERO. Enhanced features of the Sheenus ZERO Ultrasonic Polisher include an improved, user-friendly design and high efficiency power, according to the company.
CAD/CAM Software Works to Transform Royell’s Capabilities October 15, 2020 Teenaged Jamie Yelle daydreamed as he pushed a broom across the floor of his father’s machine shop. As he cleared a path through aluminum chips, filings, and scraps of metal around the machinery, he imagined what the company would look like if he were at the helm.