While precision, part programs and productivity have improved markedly, the basic process is still the same.
The need for leadership in smart manufacturing cannot be overstated: Making revolutionary changes can be arduous.
To achieve a better world, we have chosen Society 5.0 as our key driver. The evolution of automation technologies in the context of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 is fantastic, but the focus should be to benefit society, humankind and the earth.
The adoption of smart manufacturing processes reminds Bob Willig of his “lean manufacturing journey, years ago,” he said.
NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter—just as he got off the phone with U.S. President Joe Biden.
A new partnership between Impossible Objects and Ricoh 3D will make strong and lightweight printed composite parts available to Ricoh 3D’s customers in Europe for the first time.
EMAG Group Acquisition: Samputensili Machine Tools and Samputensili CLC have become EMAG SU.
Many of the strongest shops are challenging the convention that manufacturing is a conservative sector when it comes to new technology.
For most of its history in manufacturing, metrology’s competitive arena was at the point of measurement.
When a legacy automotive or aircraft part breaks and needs a replacement, manufacturers currently have no good options.