August Virtual Trade Show Focuses on ‘What Makes OMAX Unique’ August 20, 2020 OMAX Corp. has announced the next installment of its virtual trade show series. On August 27, event viewers will see how OMAX focuses on providing customer-focused waterjet systems, according to the company.
Automation, AI, and Interoperability for More Resilient Manufacturing in a Post-COVID World October 12, 2020 Vecna Robotics’ David Clear and SVT Robotics’ TJ Fanning go into reasons manufacturers might want to consider automation and AI. They also look at how to test assumptions and scale with so many variables changing moment by moment. The adage “change is the only constant” has never been more apropos. So, it’s a great time to hear what separates a complex system from a complex adaptive system.
Exactly How to Use Automation to Relieve Pressure September 16, 2020 Catalytic CEO Sean Chou explains the difference between process automation and robotic automation, as well as what it looks like to use automation to augment existing workflows. Importantly, he describes how manufacturers can use automation to do more with less—to lessen supply chain pressures that have grown because of globalization and the Covid-19 crisis. And he details which processes manufacturers can automate to optimize resources and productivity.
Case Study - How AM (3D Printing) Can Accelerate & Advance Your Design October 26, 2020 In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Carl Dekker President of Met-L-Flo, Inc. on how to embrace Additive Manufacturing. This will cover the costs of equipment, personnel, and incidentals. Also discussed will be the design considerations that make AM excel.
Manufacturing and Artificial Intelligence October 14, 2020 In this podcast, Bruce Morey, Senior Technical Editor for Manufacturing Engineering Magazine discusses with Jerry Foster of Plex the issues and concerns around artificial intelligence and manufacturing, and perhaps more importantly, how business leaders could manage culture change and adoption of new technologies.
Automation Champions Battling Show-Stopping Integration Issue in U.S. October 28, 2020 (Narrated Smart Manufacturing magazine article)
Humans of Manufacturing: Heroes Author: Kip Hanson The next time you’re out fertilizing the lawn or spraying for weeds, stop for a moment to think about Claudia Contreras. She deserves a round of applause. So do her coworkers. Contreras and her team have produced nearly 600,000 face shields for COVID-19 first responders over the past five months, with more in the works.
Pontiac High School Implements New STEM Program Through Collaboration with Industry Partners The Flagstar Bank Foundation has announced a significant contribution to the SME Education Foundation to implement an SME PRIME program at Pontiac High School. The Flagstar Foundation teamed up with the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan to support the initiative to bring manufacturing and engineering education and career opportunities to Pontiac High School students.
SME Education Foundation Continues Tradition of Student Support with 2020 Manufacturing and Engineering Scholarships The SME Education Foundation has awarded 244 scholarships to young men and women pursuing a postsecondary education in manufacturing, engineering or related technologies.
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.
