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Cobots are an ideal, entry-level robotic device for smaller shops to begin using automation.

Looking back, 2020 was a year of challenge and change for manufacturing—and that’s an understatement.

An official of the Aluminum Association makes the case why aluminum will be important for the electrification of vehicles.

Manufacturers and fabricators need to consider the application and performance requirements of materials.

There’s more than one way to finish a hole. The most effective option will depend on the number of parts, cycle time and tolerances. One of the most effective options is boring.

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.

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.

Having a plan for maintaining and improving the performance and reliability of every machine on a shop floor is vital to manufacturing operations. Reliable machines make short-notice production runs possible. And the more flexible manufacturers are, the more new customers they’ll attract.

Manufacturing Engineering asked thought leaders at five companies for their views on challenges and trends facing the metalworking industry.

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.