Lasers Grow Manufacturing June 1, 2015 Today, laser technology in manufacturing touches all of our lives on a daily basis; lasers cut air bag material and weld air bag detonators for our in-car safety; lasers weld the batteries in many of our mobile devices; lasers drill aero-engine components for planes; lasers cut the glass for our smart phones and tablets screens; lasers weld the drivetrains in our cars and trucks; lasers cut medical stents that increase and enhance our lives, just to name a few.
When is it best to make your own components? October 3, 2018 Most manufacturers have relied on third-party vendors to make parts that are then incorporated into the final product. From automakers sourcing stereos and aircraft makers contracting for jet engines to a small bakery ordering plastic bags or a woodshop buying nails, producers of all types have supplemented their internal capabilities through a painstakingly developed supply chain of external vendors.
One singular, sensational product data source August 28, 2018 Just getting familiar with the digital thread? You’ve come to the right place to learn what it is and why you need it for your products.
The Future of the Metalworking Industry May 2, 2017 Manufacturing Engineering asked thought leaders at five companies for their views on challenges and trends facing the metalworking industry.
How to get passenger airbag score lines just right August 28, 2018 Automotive manufacturers and their Tier One suppliers spend endless engineering hours developing the PAB (passenger airbag) system, from the airbag and its propellant to the construction of the materials used in the composite instrument panel.
Unlocking Automotive’s Use of Robotics September 22, 2021 Robots simply are not used as widely as they could be, due to persistent barriers.
Weaving the EV's Future With the Digital Thread September 13, 2021 EV manufacturers must overcome a unique set of challenges to meet future customer expectations. Among them is the challenge to create innovative designs that meet safety requirements, performance criteria and keep costs down in the face of growing competition and a widening skills gap.
Using AI, ML to turn data into greenbacks at Rolls-Royce July 28, 2021 An engine manufacturer discovers there is a way to reduce 50 billion data points to 2 billion—a reasonable number from which the foundation for machine learning can be built.
Print locally—disrupt globally February 1, 2022 Additive will provide a simpler, more responsive supply chain for high-value parts, according to Velo3D CEO Benny Buller.
GDPR: A Rick Oppedisano AI Love Story October 16, 2018 Artificial intelligence will go long way to imbue data management with trust.