Focusing on the Workforce January 7, 2022 As the 2022 SME president, I hope to build on the successes of my predecessors with a particular emphasis on workforce development and especially the workforce itself.
A Safe Landing—With Advanced Measurement October 22, 2021 Safran Landing Systems needed to ramp up capacity while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and repeatability. More automation of its parts inspection process was the solution.
Birchwood Technologies Launches Tru Temp 2nd GEN Black Oxide October 15, 2021 The new patent pending TRU TEMP 2nd GEN mid-temperature black oxide is a re-engineered and improved finish based on the original and widely used product, according to its manufacturer, Birchwood Technologies.
Medical Manufacturing Gets Smarter October 28, 2021 More flexible machines and more automation are remaking the future of health care.
Advanced Data Collection Methods Build Resilience October 21, 2021 Embracing the digital transformation is key to growing out of volatility during this recovery period—and the defense industry’s success with Quality 4.0 tech proves how they support resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Diving Into Metrology October 26, 2021 Lights-out metrology for inspection is a natural entry point into automation as it is less disruptive to implement than other manufacturing operations.
Horn Announces High-Performance Coatings December 10, 2021 Horn announced new high-performance coatings IG6 and SG3 which the company said are testaments to engineering expertise in tool manufacturing.
New ZEISS Facility Helping Company’s Operations December 14, 2021 In 2020, ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions opened the company’s Quality Excellence Center. The facility is helping to boost ZEISS’s business.
Data is King at EASTEC 2021 October 29, 2021 Digitization and data dominated the discussion as EASTEC returned to West Springfield, Mass., after its 2020 pandemic hiatus.
Learning is a Continuing Venture February 7, 2022 The Composites Manufacturing Technical Group of SME recognized two individuals and two prominent composites manufacturing organizations at its 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards program.