Automation in the Age of COVID-19 February 16, 2021 The longstanding trend toward manufacturing automation has understandably been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Insider Perspective on Manufacturing’s Future February 15, 2021 Recently, Ron Fritz, CEO of Tech Soft 3D, hosted a roundtable discussion with four other industry executives to discuss the future of manufacturing, the impact of COVID-19, aspects of manufacturing that will change, and industry collaboration.
Dispelling Factory Automation Myth #1 February 17, 2021 Automating machining operations is at the top of the list of goals for most manufacturers, as needs and capital expenditure budgets allow.
Eaton to Develop Gearing for EVs February 18, 2021 Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group is developing gearing solutions for electrified vehicles (EVs).
PRAB Introduces Auto-Take Up September 3, 2021 PRAB Inc. is introducing the Auto-Take Up System, a conveyor enhancement that automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments.
Hardinge Acquires Ohio Tool Works September 1, 2021 Hardinge Inc. has acquired Ohio Tool Works, LLC. Hardinge said the deal will enhance its machine tool and workholding portfolio.
Robots Grab New Capabilities August 18, 2021 As cobots work their way into machine shops, users are finding many new jobs for them.
Automotive Cybersecurity Vital for Vehicles and Factories August 10, 2021 Kugler Maag Cie describes why cybersecurity is important for automotive factories and vehicles.
Ways to get more people of color into management July 29, 2021 This letter from the editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine provides some samples of what can be done to increase the number of Black and brown managers in manufacturing.
U.S.: The Once and Future Manufacturing Leader May 21, 2021 The U.S. has not been competitive, so companies sourced offshore to meet consumer and industrial demand for low-priced goods. Fortunately, however, a positive localization trend since 2010 indicates an increasing rate of reshoring by U.S. companies and foreign direct investment by foreign companies.