Gap in industrial IoT stack presents edge challenges May 15, 2017 Many people want to implement IoT in their factories, and with the abundance of IoT platform technologies out there, they think it’s a breeze. But many challenges await those who don’t think things through carefully—challenges for which traditional IoT platforms do not have effective solutions.
How AM can complement conventional machining May 15, 2017 The integration of additive and subtractive enables product designers to pursue product enhancements that could not be manufactured in any other process. At the same time, this combination is reducing the time it takes to prepare for parts production, including acquiring the necessary tooling.
Faurecia goes all in on Industry 4.0 May 15, 2017 Faurecia decided it needed to get serious about Industry 4.0 fast. To show the way, the French automotive supplier built a $64 million factory in Columbus, IN.
Simulation plays supporting role as additive, subtractive share stage May 15, 2017 It’s no secret that Additive Manufacturing (AM), while often regarded as “emerging” technology, has secured its place in the manufacturing arena. There is good reason for this: AM offers a lure of solutions to previously impossible-to-solve design and manufacturing challenges.
Building an infrastructure for smart manufacturing, the IIoT May 15, 2017 Q&A with Chirayu Shah, Marketing Manager, HMI Software, Rockwell Automation
Taking precision blue light 3D scanning to the next level May 15, 2017 Companies strategically adopt cutting-edge solutions to help solidify their position within a competitive marketplace. Years ago, blue light 3D scanning technology was implemented to help product development and alleviate coordinate measuring machine (CMM) bottlenecks.
Northwestern U Doctors, Scientists Outline New AM Materials for Medicine May 11, 2017 PITTSBURGH—Doctors and scientists at Northwestern University have been working diligently for about seven years to bring new materials to clinics that handle plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as transplants, Sue Jordan, chief resident in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, told a crowd gathered to hear her speak today at the RAPID + TCT show.
EXPOMAFE 2017 Debuts in São Paulo, Brazil May 11, 2017 The Brazil International Machine Tool and Industrial Automation Exhibition opened on May 9 and runs through May 13 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, the largest and newest show pavilion in Brazil.
VIDEO: A Look Inside B&R, as Its Story Is About to Take a Turn May 8, 2017 Summary of report from EGGELSBERG, Austria—Bernecker + Rainer Industrie-Elektronik GmbH, the 3,000-person firm that ABB recently said it would buy, shows Smart Manufacturing how it puts together automation PCs, or APCs, in a batch-size-one mode.
Come Together Right Now, OT/IT May 8, 2017 Integrating two warring camps will improve security and safety. It also will save billions.