SME President-Elect Appointed St. Mary’s University President December 19, 2023 Winston Erevelles will take up the positions of SME president in January and St. Mary’s University president in June.
Get Robot-Ready: 5 Steps to Prepare for a New Robot A vast majority of manufacturers agree that robotic automation is the best solution to reduce costs, increase productivity, address labor shortages, and aid in recruitment and retention.
Daikin Kashima Awarded Plant of the Year 2023 December 14, 2023 The international refrigerant manufacturer is using HART-enabled instrument technologies and tools, combined with AI, to optimize maintenance and equipment management.
Regional Manufacturing Is More Than a Defensive Strategy December 8, 2023 Regionalization is becoming a powerful strategy to overcome risks to business continuity arising from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and other challenges. But using it purely as a defensive de-risking maneuver misses the overall narrative.
It’s Not a Game November 30, 2023 San Diego research engineer turns an enjoyable pastime into a life-saving passion
Closing the Loop on Quality and Efficiency November 29, 2023 Closed-loop manufacturing (CLM) is emerging as a viable approach to address tighter delivery timelines and supply chain challenges.
Robots or Cobots: Which Path to Automation is Right for You? November 29, 2023 Automation options have never been more diverse. We’re here to help you navigate the choice between robots and cobots with the question: ‘Which Path to Automation is Right for You?’
Pushing the Boundaries of Multi-Axis Machining November 17, 2023 A decade ago, when multi-axis machining was still in its nascent manufacturing stages, FK Instrument Co. was already pushing the boundaries of precision.
Static Nesting Provides Consistent Cutting Parameters for Multi-Site Laser Cutting Operations November 16, 2023 With Lantek MES, the entire manufacturing process can be tracked from planning through execution, allowing operators to group parts according to various criteria, such as machines, materials, thicknesses, customer and delivery date.
Divergent Adds $230 Million in Funding November 13, 2023 Funding round will accelerate Divergent's commercial scale-up across automotive, aerospace, and defense production, the company says.