25 leaders transforming manufacturing April 5, 2021 The need for leadership in smart manufacturing cannot be overstated: Making revolutionary changes can be arduous.
Shifts in microchip-making to aid automotive, medical May 27, 2021 Shifts in microchip-making to aid automotive, medical
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not everything is a job to die for April 2, 2021 When a legacy automotive or aircraft part breaks and needs a replacement, manufacturers currently have no good options.
Know Your Metals: Aluminum March 31, 2021 Aluminum and its alloys are highly popular in the machining industry for many reasons. Did you know it is the most abundant metal on Earth?
Three cheers for J&W Swiss, for conquering its data woes April 8, 2021 Many of the strongest shops are challenging the convention that manufacturing is a conservative sector when it comes to new technology.
Siemens acquires TimeSeries April 28, 2021 Siemens acquisition of TimeSeries to expand Xcelerator portfolio through development of industry-specific apps built on Mendix platform, help customers speed digital transformation through increased adoption of low-code