Sinteplast relies on robotics to maintain growth trajectory October 11, 2021 Argentina’s Sinteplast gave workers back their holidays and weekends with completion of a high-bay warehouse. The facility allows for 18,000 pallet positions on 23 levels that are scaled by speedy robots.
Demand for Serial IDs Drives Laser Marking October 1, 2021 The need to permanently laser mark parts for tracking and tracing continues to grow.
Smart Manufacturing Predictions from Inside the AeroDef Boardroom September 30, 2021 Smart manufacturing is transforming A&D manufacturing as more companies adopt automation, artificial intelligence and robotics. Some manufacturers are also focusing on eliminating so-called islands of automation and integrating the technology across entire processes.
Keynotes of Manufacturing Technology Series weigh in on post-COVID-19 challenges faced by SMMs September 29, 2021 The three keynote speakers of HOUSTEX, EASTEC, SOUTHTEC and WESTEC—the Manufacturing Technology Series—offer perspectives pertinent to manufacturers in general, but of particular use to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Regional Experts: Training, Flexibility Key to Recovery September 28, 2021 Around the U.S., the major manufacturing regions are taking stock of the fallout from the pandemic and how they can navigate out of the lockdowns in 2020 to thrive once again.
Grinding Over Machining September 27, 2021 Cost savings on aerospace manufacturing processes can come from many places, whether in reduced capital expenditure, consumable tooling, logistics, or cycle time reduction. Today engineers can identify opportunities where an abrasives solution will outperform traditional machining processes.
Experts knock down AI barriers September 30, 2021 Why don’t more manufacturers in the United States use smart manufacturing technologies like AI and machine learning to reduce waste, achieve predictive maintenance and enhance their automation systems? Five CESMII roundtable panelists share their insights.
FANUC and Manufacturing Skills Standards Council Offer Combined Certifications July 28, 2021 FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council have aligned to co-market the stackability of their industry-recognized certifications, representing a major step toward helping the U.S. overcome its shortage of skilled workers.
Making Welding Accessible to All July 16, 2021 With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
