The Challenge and Promise of Micro Tools December 6, 2021 Cutting small holes or features sometimes only visible through a microscope requires special expertise from those supplying the cutting tools.
SME and CESMII Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption November 3, 2021 SME, a non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing manufacturing, and CESMII – The Smart Manufacturing Institute, are partnering to drive smart manufacturing further and faster by aligning their resources and educating the industry, helping companies boost productivity, build a strong talent pipeline, and reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprint.
Mazak’s DISCOVER 2021 Event Premieres New Technologies, Facility Expansions November 5, 2021 More than 1,500 attendees from across North America attended Mazak Corporation's DISCOVER 2021 event.
Acme Alliance Wins 2021 National Metalworking Reshoring Award November 3, 2021 Acme Alliance, a leading die caster in Northbrook, Ill., received the 2021 National Metalworking Reshoring Award in recognition of its success in bringing manufacturing back to the United States.
Nominations Open for Smart Manufacturing’s 2022 ‘20 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing’ November 4, 2021 Smart Manufacturing magazine is seeking nominations for its 2022 honor roll of 20 leaders in smart manufacturing who are transforming the way the industry designs and produces goods.
Okuma America Corporation Launches New Double-Column Machining Center November 2, 2021 This new machine – the MCR-BV - is the seventh machine offered in the company's double-column machine line-up.
Recovering From Supply Chain Strain October 6, 2021 Aerospace and defense sectors are emerging from the pandemic more resilient while other sectors, including automotive, struggle meet demand.
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.
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.
How to Get Prepared for the Digital Natives October 18, 2021 Digitization in manufacturing has focused on making simpler, more transparent processes that help shops boost machine availability and utilization, with the ultimate goal of increased productivity. However, it plays another, equally important role: catering to a future generation of “digital-native” decision makers.