Carbon Fiber Recycling Developing as an Industry December 14, 2020 Anyone who’s worked with wind turbine blades or just seen one up close can attest to the massive size of these clean-energy workhorses. Ever thought about what happens to that costly, high-tech material once the blade reaches the end of its lifespan in 20 years or so?
Helping Your Parts Shine On November 24, 2020 The deburring and finishing of machined and fabricated parts is a necessary but often disregarded step in the manufacturing process.
Reduce Cost, Increase Speed with Model-Based Definition November 19, 2020 Manufacturers need to create more production setups as batch sizes get smaller. Skilled labor continues to be hard to hire and keep. Higher levels of automation are needed, not just in material handling but also in fabricating, machining, assembly, and inspection.
Manufacturers Say Cybersecurity Threats Starting to Overwhelm Resources November 17, 2020 Most manufacturing executives participating in a survey said cybersecurity threats are beginning to overwhelm their resources.
Executive Discusses AI's Impact on Workers October 14, 2020 The CEO of an artificial intelligence company discusses how AI affects workers and how AI can be deployed well.
Avoiding Costly Defects October 14, 2020 Avoiding product defects—and quickly finding and fixing those that occur—is a critical priority for all manufacturers.
Mastering Microturbines October 1, 2020 Extreme complexity is inherent to jet engines of all sizes, from those on a Boeing 777x to ones that power the smallest drone.
NSK America Launches Latest Ultrasonic Polisher, The Sheenus Zero September 28, 2020 NSK America Corp. has upgraded its Ultrasonic Polisher with the Sheenus ZERO. Enhanced features of the Sheenus ZERO Ultrasonic Polisher include an improved, user-friendly design and high efficiency power, according to the company.
Supply Chains Present Cybersecurity Risks, Report Says September 23, 2020 Supply chains are creating cybersecurity risks for companies, according to a security services firm report.
Building a Future in Florida September 22, 2020 Florida's advanced manufacturing industries are diverse and include sectors producing intermediate and finished products ranging from plastics and micro-electronics to tortillas and motor vehicles.