A Conversation with SME CEO Bob Willig March 15, 2021 Looking back, 2020 was a year of challenge and change for manufacturing—and that’s an understatement.
Promise and Challenges of 3D Printing for Anatomy Studies May 18, 2020 Mayo Clinic’s 3D Anatomic Modeling Laboratory is inventing how to use 3D printing for surgical planning and instruction. People undergoing new, uncommon or complex surgeries at Mayo Clinic may benefit from access to the clinic’s expertise in 3D anatomic models. The models the lab builds also helps with patient and medical education.
Emerging Technologies are Already Here April 3, 2018 Years ago, when I worked in New York City, I bought a Sony Walkman for my daily commute. It was cutting edge technology and I was an early adopter. I imagined that I looked pretty cool, listening to tunes I organized myself on a mix tape. Fast forward to today, where music is everywhere, on every conceivable device.
Lean Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 October 18, 2017 At UGN, one of our core operating principles is sustainability. That means minimizing waste to improve efficiency, add value, and refine the manufacturing process for our automotive products when and where we can.
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.
Advanced Manufacturing Transformation November 18, 2022 NASA's John Vickers describes how advanced manufacturing is affecting aerospace.
Answering the Challenge to Produce More in a Smaller Footprint August 11, 2022 There's a challenge how to produce more in a smaller manufacturing footprint. Here's an answer.
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.
Industry Adapts to Global Warming October 5, 2021 Manufacturing, including the auto industry, is confronting the implications of global warming.
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.