Reshoring Operations in the Age of COVID-19: Part Two November 5, 2020 In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. Manufacturers are dealing with the fact that the virus has exposed the fact that many domestic (North American-based) brands rely significantly upon China for fulfilling some, part, or nearly all, of their supply chain.
Connecting the Dots in Manufacturing July 28, 2020 Before Industry 4.0, it didn’t matter that the CAM software didn’t talk to the ERP system, or that the CNC machine tools were mute. Islands of information were acceptable back then.
IMTS 2020: A Show in Print July 29, 2020 The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS), which would have been held in September in Chicago, has been canceled for the first time since World War II.
Tech Harmonization Study Targets Software, Training July 27, 2020 In the April 2020 Research Focus column, we discussed results from the first year of the SME Media Manufacturing Technology Harmonization Study.
Machines Italia 2020 Magazine to be Published July 28, 2020 The Italian Trade Agency via its North American Offices is producing a 2020,Volume XIII edition of its Machines Italia magazine, highlighting solutions provided by Italian companies to a North American audience.
Experts: Increased Automation Critical to Meeting Aircraft Demand October 5, 2020 Before the coronavirus pandemic upended normal life and essentially shut down commercial airliners, the aviation industry had a projected need for 40,000 new aircraft—planes, helicopters, air taxis, and unmanned aerial vehicles—in the next 20 years.
Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year October 7, 2020 The world has changed remarkably in 2020. The new decade began with a sense of optimism and historically strong economies in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Automate the Process, Recover the Profits October 8, 2020 Aerospace OEMs and their supply chains are evolving plans to manage the economic impact caused by the health-related shutdown last spring.
FANUC Launches “Take Control” Virtual Event Featuring its Latest Automation Technologies October 12, 2020 The event will debut Oct. 19-22, and include three distinct zones: Knowledge, Solutions and Exploration.
The Heart of Modern Manufacturing August 3, 2020 Controls help make modern manufacturing go. Controls help shop floor employees monitor Industry 4.0 technology. Controls also boost productivity on the shop floor. Technology companies are highlighting improvements designed to maintain the forward momentum of advanced technology.