Time to Invest for the Manufacturing Upswing December 3, 2020 While most companies tend to postpone or cancel investments in challenging business environments, others view them as ideal times to invest in improved business processes, facilities, human resources, and technology.
Five Technologies That Can Transform Manufacturing May 28, 2020 The pace of technology today is rapid, with the potential to transform manufacturing. Digitization, automation, and connectivity are opening many new doors on the production floor.
Come meet fellow change agents, in the Windy City March 23, 2020 Our interviews with the 30 leaders profiled in this issue should give you a taste of what you can learn about at SME’s Smart Manufacturing Experience event June 2-4 in Pennsylvania.
What a Magazine Means to Readers: The Sequel January 28, 2020 In my October Up front column, I wrote about an email I had received from Steve Wenning, who was retiring and told me about how much he used Manufacturing Engineering throughout his career. I enjoyed corresponding with Steve, particularly since I don’t often receive direct feedback from readers.
Autodesk University Rocks Out in Las Vegas January 3, 2020 Autodesk University in Las Vegas is like a party. But I’ve never left a party so inspired. Often, parties leave you exhausted and looking forward to a bit of rest—the same way an industry conference might leave you feeling after you return home.
Walking the Talk on Workforce Development January 2, 2020 When we talk about the skills gap, it sounds like one monolithic issue. In reality, it’s thousands of individual issues; every U.S. manufacturing company, each with unique needs and issues, must solve the riddle of attracting and retaining new talent.
How to Meet the Challenge of Auto Recalls September 10, 2020 Automotive recalls are costly, generate unwanted negative media attention, and harm a brand’s reputation if handled poorly. And yet, it’s a problem that can be notoriously hard for automakers to effectively address.
Eaton's Plan to Implement Industry 4.0 September 3, 2020 An Eaton executive describes the automotive supplier's plans to utilize Industry 4.0.
Apprenticeships: They’re Good for Everyone February 6, 2020 According to the U.S. Department of Labor, in FY 2018 more than 238,000 individuals nationwide entered the apprenticeship system and 23,400 more were registered in apprenticeship programs across the nation.
State of 3D Printing in Healthcare May 21, 2020 Formlabs was founded by MIT researchers in 2011, when high-quality 3D printing was inaccessible for most. We’ve now shipped over 50,000 machines while cementing our mission to “expand access to digital fabrication, so anyone can make anything.”