While companies have been shifting their spending to ecommerce for years, it has accelerated with the pandemic and more remote work.
Chuck Mathews, executive vice president, CMO, CTO ESPRIT CAM, part of Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, discusses the latest software trends.
FT Precision Uses CAD/CAM Software to increase engine part production.
Because its president saw opportunities to improve efficiency and an immediate need to make up for capacity lost due to impending worker retirements, Daiwa Steel Tube is set to save more than $1 million a year.
BLM GROUP USA has added more processing power to its LS5 and LC5 flat sheet laser cutters with the new option of a 10kW fiber laser source.
Shifts in microchip-making to aid automotive, medical
Too much inaccuracy in G-code post processing for Swiss-style machines is hurting manufacturers.
While precision, part programs and productivity have improved markedly, the basic process is still the same.
The need for leadership in smart manufacturing cannot be overstated: Making revolutionary changes can be arduous.
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.
