The Pros and Cons of Digital Machining April 22, 2021 While precision, part programs and productivity have improved markedly, the basic process is still the same.
25 leaders transforming manufacturing April 5, 2021 The need for leadership in smart manufacturing cannot be overstated: Making revolutionary changes can be arduous.
Braskem’s use of digital twin exemplifies Society 5.0 April 2, 2021 To achieve a better world, we have chosen Society 5.0 as our key driver. The evolution of automation technologies in the context of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 is fantastic, but the focus should be to benefit society, humankind and the earth.
SME’s new CEO won’t let up on continuous improvement April 1, 2021 The adoption of smart manufacturing processes reminds Bob Willig of his “lean manufacturing journey, years ago,” he said.
Smart manufacturing takeaways from NASA’s latest trip to Mars March 31, 2021 NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter—just as he got off the phone with U.S. President Joe Biden.
MxD Secures $8.5 Million in 2021 Defense Appropriations Legislation March 1, 2021 With the passage of the fiscal year 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act at the end of 2020, MxD, the national digital manufacturing institute, secured $8.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defense for 5G for manufacturing and cybersecurity for arsenal supply chains.
Zeiss Receives ACEC Award for Wixom Quality Excellence Center March 8, 2021 In a statement, Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions says it opened its Wixom, Mich.-based Quality Excellence Center.
Creaform Releases the Handyscan 3d Silver Line-Up March 4, 2021 The new series of handheld 3D scanners is aimed at professionals and small businesses.
Siemens, IBM, Red Hat Launch Hybrid Cloud Initiative February 24, 2021 Siemens, IBM, and Red Hat today announced a new collaboration that will use a hybrid cloud designed to deliver an open, flexible and more secure solution for manufacturers.
What measures the measurements? April 7, 2021 For most of its history in manufacturing, metrology’s competitive arena was at the point of measurement.