One Way Industry 4.0 is Gaining Traction in Michigan September 18, 2018 Kevin Kerrigan, senior VP in the automotive office at the Michigan Economic Development Corp., discusses how MEDC is helping Industry 4.0 gain traction in Michigan.
Not Just for Phones: Bluetooth Drives Industrial Productivity October 5, 2018 In this episode, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Chuck Sabin, Senior Director, Business Strategy and Planning at Bluetooth SIG.
Nexteer's Hoeg Describes Company's Digital Trace Manufacturing System January 31, 2018 Dennis Hoeg, North American COO for Nexteer Automotive, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
All-New RAM 1500: Work Needed to Make a Truck a Reality February 7, 2018 Rob Wichman, vehicle line executive for Ram Truck, and Mike Raymond, chief engineer for the Ram 1500, sat down with Manufacturing Engineering Editor Emeritus Jim Sawyer to outline what it took to arrive at the new pickup and the essentially new factory.
FANUC's Aiello Discusses Company's Educational Efforts January 31, 2018 Paul Aiello of robot maker FANUC talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Aiello talks about the company’s efforts to interest students in manufacturing careers. FANUC had a collaborative robot at the auto show as part of those efforts. The auto industry is a major customer for FANUC.
New 5ME Software Targets Unplanned Downtime, OEE June 3, 2018 5ME Executive Vice President Jeff Price gives a scenario of how a company can use Freedom, which he said is appropriate for anyone—“from the shop floor to the top floor.”
NC3 Promotes Manufacturing Training, Educational Partnerships October 19, 2018 In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, interviews Roger Tadajewski, Executive Director and CEO of NC3. Tadajewski explores the need for training in advanced manufacturing technology; how the industry can ensure that new workers are properly trained; how current workers can stay current with new technology; and how training will evolve and change in the coming years.
Mobsteel Owners Discuss Developing New Businesses February 16, 2018 Adam and Pam Genei talk to SME’s Chris Mahar at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Martinez Drills Down on Siemens’ Changing CNC Strategy, Comau Partnership April 9, 2018 Smart Manufacturing magazine Editor in Chief Brett Brune interviews Daniel Martinez, a member of the aerospace vertical market team at Siemens Industry USA, at the AeroDef show in California.
Chassis Brakes Executive Talks About Adding North American Production January 31, 2018 Dennis Berry, president of the Americas region of Chassis Brakes International, talks to Senior Editor Bill Koenig at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.