Targeting the Skills Gap in Forming and Fabricating July 24, 2020 As in other industries, U.S. forming and fabricating companies are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled labor. In this SME Media podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Robert Tessier, National Director of Advanced Fabrication Technologies for Airgas about the skills gap in the forming and fabricating industry; changes needed in the education system to fill the need for skilled labor; how automation factors into efforts to reduce the skills gap; and efforts at Airgas to develop workers for manufacturing operations, including a special program for military veterans.
Tackling Downtime and Inefficiencies with Software November 20, 2019 Turning to software over paper reports does more than just save trees. Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering, talks with David McPhail, President and CEO of Memex Inc., about how manufacturers can utilize technology to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and boost productivity and profits across their business.
A.I. Fuels Aerospace Manufacturing Automation December 7, 2022 Robots have become able co-pilots on the factory floor as painters, sanders, machine tenders, and materials transporters.
Achieving Digitalization with Data Diversity December 1, 2022 Digitalization presents both challenges and opportunities for the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.
Reality Capture Technologies Digitally Transform Aircraft Manufacturing December 1, 2022 At Lockheed Martin, are critical to meeting performance targets.
Replacing Physical Prototypes with a Digital Twin November 22, 2022 With physical twins, will there be a time when can we stop building prototypes altogether?
Hexagon, Raytheon Developing Simulation Tool November 3, 2022 Hexagon and Raytheon Technologies have partnered to deliver a simulation tool that will enable evaluation and optimisation of metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes through the prediction of thermal history and defects at the laser path and powder layer scale.
IMTS Returns After a Four-Year Hiatus September 12, 2022 The International Manufacturing Technology Show set up shop today after a four-year break stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manufacturing Simulation Helps Prepare RPI Students for Real-World Challenges October 28, 2022 An interview with Sam Chiappone, director of manufacturing innovation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute School of Engineering.
Tying It All Together October 12, 2022 Achieving robust software integration is a crucial first step toward weaving a strong, effective, and productive digital thread.
