Automating Aerospace Manufacturing with FANUC April 29, 2020 Aerospace is thought of as the industry with some of the most advanced technology, including automation. However, especially in automation, that may not be exactly true. In this podcast, Bruce Morey senior technical editor for Manufacturing Engineering magazine talks with Rick Schulz of FANUC America about some of the challenges and misperceptions in using automation more fully in aerospace manufacturing. Mistakes to be avoided, such as simply replacing humans with a robot, and how to use collaborative robots. The main message is that employing automation to its fullest requires a systematic approach to the entire manufacturing process.
The New Imperative: Improving Operations Through Industry 4.0 December 11, 2019 When it comes to being successful, manufacturers today have more tools than ever to succeed. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with Jeff Lage, President, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies at Ellison Technologies, about how Industry 4.0 is helping manufacturers improve operations through data collection and insights. Providing tips on how businesses can get the most capacity out of their machines, remove waste and enable their machines do more.
New Approaches to Digitalization, Automation and Additive Manufacturing December 27, 2019 Industry 4.0, Automation and 3D printing are three of the hottest topics in manufacturing, and this podcast targets all three! Listen in as Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Steve Fruehe, pre-sales solutions consultant, and Zach Gray, strategic business developer for Siemens about the basics of digitalization; approaches to gathering and storing the required data; and how app development figures into the equation.
ESD Protection, a Lean Manufacturing Approach February 12, 2024 A smart manufacturing philosophy that emphasizes value and minimizes waste
AI Set to Supercharge Robotic Automation February 1, 2024 Four AI trend forecasts from Anders Billesø Beck of Universal Robots A/S.
Ceratizit Announces New National Channel Manager February 8, 2024 Ceratizit USA Inc.’s new channel manager brings 10 years of national and regional experience to the role.
Electri-Cord Manufacturing Rebrands as ECM February 15, 2024 The new brand identity unites the company’s scope of capabilities under one purpose, the company says.
Joining Forces December 18, 2023 Skip the manual assembly line, forget about inserting Tab A into Slot B; automated assembly systems are growing more capable by the day.
Regional Manufacturing Is More Than a Defensive Strategy December 8, 2023 Regionalization is becoming a powerful strategy to overcome risks to business continuity arising from tariffs, geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and other challenges. But using it purely as a defensive de-risking maneuver misses the overall narrative.
SME President-Elect Appointed St. Mary’s University President December 19, 2023 Winston Erevelles will take up the positions of SME president in January and St. Mary’s University president in June.
