Manufacturing Engineering asked thought leaders at five companies for their views on challenges and trends facing the metalworking industry.
More shops than ever are embracing waterjet cutting systems. And for the most part, the reason is that a number of customer-driven improvements/innovations to waterjet technology make it even more user friendly, productive and appealing to an ever-broadening array of manufacturers.
There have been many process improvement trends in manufacturing over the decades, and none have had more significant ROI than machine monitoring. The increase in machine monitoring is owed in large part to the rise in popularity of the open and royalty-free interconnectivity standard MTConnect.
Warehouses must take a proactive, strategic approach to create a safe working environment.
Applications and new players are on the rise, but challenges remain—including financial concerns.
NASA's John Vickers describes how advanced manufacturing is affecting aerospace.
There's a challenge how to produce more in a smaller manufacturing footprint. Here's an answer.
Additive will provide a simpler, more responsive supply chain for high-value parts, according to Velo3D CEO Benny Buller.
Manufacturing, including the auto industry, is confronting the implications of global warming.
Robots simply are not used as widely as they could be, due to persistent barriers.
