Layoffs, Social Distancing Drive Machine Shops to Automate Labor-Intensive Finishing Operations October 21, 2020 Whether driven by the reduction of in-shop personnel due to layoffs or to maintain social distancing guidelines into the future, many machine shops will likely be re-evaluating ways to eliminate labor-intensive manual operations if they can be automated instead.
Neurala Announces Strategic Partnership with IMA Group October 20, 2020 Vision AI software company Neurala announced a new strategic partnership with global manufacturing leader IMA Group.
Executive Discusses AI's Impact on Workers October 14, 2020 The CEO of an artificial intelligence company discusses how AI affects workers and how AI can be deployed well.
United Grinding: Growth Opportunities Await Manufacturers With Advanced Grinding Capabilities October 13, 2020 Despite the challenges of COVID-19, research and expert analytics predict market growth in the near future for manufacturing in numerous industries, many of which rely on parts and components that require precision grinding.
AISI Official Discusses Vehicle Lightweighting October 6, 2020 John Catterall, vice president, automotive program for the American Iron and Steel Institute, discusses vehicle lightweighting trends in an interview with SME Media.
Manufacturing Adds 66,000 Jobs in September October 2, 2020 U.S. manufacturing added 66,000 jobs in September, with the majority of that in durable goods, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Study Shows Big Increase in Digital Readiness September 29, 2020 While the manufacturing sector generates large amounts of data, relatively few companies have fully harnessed that data to improve operational efficiencies.
How Wheel Arbors Affect Grinder Performance September 28, 2020 Precision grinding operations cover all applications that require dimensions with tight tolerances and low Ra surface finish requirements, including cylindrical external grinding (OD), internal grinding (ID), surface grinding and creepfeed grinding.
No Burrs, No Defects October 2, 2020 A burr could become a danger point in the turbine engine. Classical manufacturing processes like turning, milling and grinding can lead to burr formation and unwanted sharp edges.
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.