AM Poised to Transform Aviation MRO Industry October 22, 2021 Big things are happening in the aviation maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market: the first industry-wide material allowables for metal additive manufacturing (AM) parts are anticipated to be released this autumn.
Advanced Data Collection Methods Build Resilience October 21, 2021 Embracing the digital transformation is key to growing out of volatility during this recovery period—and the defense industry’s success with Quality 4.0 tech proves how they support resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Fabrication and Prototype Evolution with Prima Power 3D Fiber Lasers October 20, 2021 Duggan Manufacturing uses Prima Power lasers to achieve higher volumes and take cost out of each job.
Smart Manufacturing Takeaways From NASA’s Latest Trip to Mars October 19, 2021 NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. SME’s Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter.
Organization and Personnel Change at Rollomatic October 18, 2021 The company creates a new laser unit while releasing a new tool grinding machine.
Digitize Your Additive Manufacturing Facility: it’s Not Just About Shiny New Tech October 14, 2021 The most important step in digitizing any manufacturing or supply chain process is analysis of the ROI and business case and being able to demonstrate success to company leaders.
Conextube switching to ‘smart production’ to stay in the market October 13, 2021 The vicissitudes of the Argentine economy make it difficult for small and medium-sized companies to plan long term. That’s why Conextube feels the urgent need to add “intelligent production technology” and increase process automation through the adoption of robots.
Reverse Engineering Proliferates: New Applications Emerge as Technology Improves October 13, 2021 Reverse engineering is becoming multifaceted and complex. The key drivers: new metrology sensors and more capable software, enabled by ever more powerful and cheaper computing.
Where the ‘Digital Universe’ Is Going (and Where Wild Savings Can Be Had Today) October 12, 2021 The digital thread is one piece of the digital transformation underway at NASA and throughout the manufacturing community.
A New Way of Integrating Electronics Into Things October 11, 2021 Applications for flexible hybrid electronics in aerospace and defense exist in environmental monitoring, biomedical assessment, security, communications, energy generation and storage, computation, supply chain management and asset sustainment.
