A manufacturing execution system is often the first step for Industry 4.0 implementation, but most are optimized to serve OEMs. Pico MES Inc. is looking out for the little guy.
What do product designers and procurement people need to know in this day of instant quotes, rapid delivery and unprecedented manufacturing choices?
The third in its series of Industry 4.0 playbooks, “Shaping Tomorrow: Mastering Additive Manufacturing” focuses on the impact of AM on traditional design processes.
The new material is aimed at streamlining production processes and ultimately reducing costs.
Applications and new players are on the rise, but challenges remain—including financial concerns.
Warehouses must take a proactive, strategic approach to create a safe working environment.
Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.
The customer advisory board includes representatives from Boeing and Toyota, as well as the University of Texas El Paso and the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Reinventing a company, one grain of sand at a time
Jason Jones is automating additive manufacturing workflows to deliver finished products
