Siemens Partners with Singapore to Establish Digitalization Hub July 13, 2017 To address the growing opportunities in urbanization and in Asia, Siemens will be setting up a Digitalization Hub in Singapore. At this Hub, Siemens will develop innovations for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrie 4.0 in collaboration with its customers in Southeast Asia.
Mazak iSMART Factory Initiative Spreads to Japan Plant July 13, 2017 Mazak Corp. (Florence, KY) continues its steady advance toward the complete factory digitization of all its manufacturing operations with the recent transformation of its Oguchi, Japan, facility into yet another Mazak iSMART Factory.
In praise of apprenticeships and robotics ‘roadmaps’ July 12, 2017 All the hand-wringing around robotics and jobs in the US really needs to stop. It’s astounding that manufacturers here are still fighting this battle.
‘The democratization of manufacturing’ October 12, 2017 In an interview with Manufacturing Engineering Editor in Chief Alan Rooks, DIEGO TAMBURINI, senior design and manufacturing industry strategist for Autodesk, details key strategies for remaining competitive and spells out the IIoT opportunity for manufacturers.
The IT Director Who Guided Hitachi to 'One Common Code Set'—From Norman, OK October 17, 2017 The 70-acre Hitachi campus in Norman, Okla., where Michelle Mertens serves as IT director for Hitachi computer products employs just 400 people. And while that pales in comparison to the more than 700 people Hitachi employs in Asia, her factory led a worldwide initiative under which Hitachi unified its shop floor systems.
Power of AM to approach zero inventory is growing October 17, 2017 What is good about inventory? Being able to find a part when you need it. What’s not so good about inventory? Where to even start…
Going Big on 3D Fiber Laser: A Perfect Fit for Heavy-Gauge Metal Spinner August 9, 2023 Going Big on 3D Fiber Laser: Glenn Metalcraft Boosts Efficiency and Capacity with Prima Power's Laser Next 2141
Streamlined Plant Communication for Operational Excellence June 23, 2023 Safety, vigilance and accountability drive need for plant to deploy Shiftconnector
6 Ways Managing by Exception Improves Performance June 23, 2023 Real-time data makes traditional managing practices obsolete
Tech and Talent - the Foundation for Success for Greater Gainesville Manufacturers June 14, 2023 The Greater Gainesville region is growing as a home to smart manufacturing, from small startups to global industry giants.
