Manufacturing’s Present, and Future, on Display at SOUTHTEC October 27, 2017 The strength, and future promise, of manufacturing throughout the Southeast region shone brightly with myriad presentations on additive manufacturing, smart technologies, and student participation
Kiekert Developing Autonomous Door Systems October 26, 2017 Cars of the future always will be more intelligent and they also will be able to drive autonomously.
Boeing Not Changing Strategy After Airbus, Bombardier Partnership October 26, 2017 USA Today (10/25, Jansen) reports, “Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said Wednesday there is no reason to change planes for the 737 to compete against C Series planes with less than 150 seats from
Panel Examines Women in Manufacturing October 26, 2017 Although thoughts differ on how to encourage more women to enter the manufacturing field, one thing is certain: companies benefit from a diverse workforce.
SPONSORED CONTENT BY Schneider Electric: A Simple Solution for CNC-Controlled Processing Machines October 24, 2017 Alpha Laser, based in Puchheim, near Munich, Germany, specializes in laser-based processing technology, and Schneider Electric, headquartered in Andover, MA., is Alpha Laser’s automation partner for its semiautomatic and fully automatic machines, including a CNC-controlled universal machine for manufacturing sensors.
Okuma Winter Showcase Features High-Precision Five-Axis Machining October 23, 2017 One of the key demonstrations at the 2017 Okuma Partners in THINC Winter Showcase, Dec. 5-6, in Charlotte, (NC), will feature a modular approach to enable manufacturers to generate high-precision five-axis parts without investing in a dedicated five-axis machining center.
Honda Details Work With Dassault on Planning Structure Capability October 23, 2017 To improve time to market and productivity at Honda, the Japanese automaker partnered with the French software giant Dassault Systèmes on planning structure, including a new model process development (NMPD) project, Ron Emerson said here this week at Dassault’s 3DExperience Forum North America event.
Boeing Invests In Self-Guided Drone Startup Near Earth Autonomy October 20, 2017 Bloomberg News (10/19, Hull) reports, “Boeing Co. is investing in Pittsburgh-based Near Earth Autonomy, a self-guided drone startup, marking its first financial backing for a company specializing
Remembering a Manufacturing Legend, Dick Morley October 20, 2017 The manufacturing industry has lost another of its giants, with the news that Dick Morley, considered the “Father of the PLC,” an SME Fellow and former SME board member, passed away on Oct. 17 in New Hampshire at the age of 84.