Why Cloud is Critical for Manufacturing Success March 19, 2021 The effects of COVID-19 have highlighted that non-digital manufacturing operations are not an option going forward, as Richard Beeston, Director of Product at Daisy Corporate Services, explains.
Sustainable Plastics Manufacturing Company Expands in Houston and Beyond March 10, 2021 About a week ago, Texas released its worst employment report in months, losing 27,500 jobs in February.
Awards These seven SME International Honor Award winners are recognized for their significant contributions to manufacturing in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing, education, research and management, and service to SME.
Celebrating Black History Month In honor of Black History Month, SME is celebrating African Americans who’ve made history in manufacturing and highlighting the current programs and professionals from the black community who are leaders in manufacturing today.
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Rise on Monthly Basis in February May 5, 2021 February 2021 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $149.5 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report collaboration, was up 3.3 percent from January's $144.8 million and down 17.1 percent when compared with the $180.3 million reported for February 2020.
Stratasys, DyeMansion Form Alliance May 3, 2021 Stratasys Ltd. and DyeMansion, announced a strategic alliance to create the first reference architecture for production scale additive manufacturing.
Ford Posts Quarterly Profit After Year-Earlier Loss April 28, 2021 Ford Motor Co. today reported a first-quarter profit compared with a year-earlier loss. The automaker also forecast continuing issues with a computer chip shortage.
Drill Choice: Solid-Carbide or Replaceable-Insert? April 27, 2021 Selecting the best type of cutting tool for holemaking jobs is not always clear. It is best to have a drill that caters to the workpiece material, produces the specs required, and provides the most profit for the job at hand. Considering the variety of jobs and parts manufactured in machine shops, there is no “one-drill-fits-all.”
Cybersecurity for the Factory Floor April 23, 2021 With cybercrime attacks reaching a crescendo, it’s imperative that manufacturers take action now
Industry 4.0 Implementation for Small and Medium-Sized Shops April 22, 2021 How job shops can gain insight into and improve their operations with scalable implementation of Industry 4.0 tools
