3D Printing—An Alternative to Injection Molding December 21, 2021 3D printing is a highly reliable, cost-effective and relatively easy-to-use production technology for small- to medium-volume applications and can rival injection molding.
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.
Embarking on the Automation Journey May 12, 2022 A member of SME describes how to get started on the automation journey.
Preventative Maintenance: From Downtime to Uptime May 26, 2022 Predictive maintenance is a way to predict every possible scenario of hardware failure, identifying when maintenance is required and alerting maintenance staff, when necessary, as well as providing preventative solutions.
Virtual Twins Optimize Operations at CenterLine April 14, 2022 The virtual thread enables connected data flow for all asset information and related metadata.
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.
Automation Puts Rocket Part Production into Orbit February 16, 2022 The advent of private space vehicle development companies has transformed the manufacturing environment for rocket and satellite components.
‘Artificial Intelligence of Things,’ edge analytics create harmony at Gebhardt February 15, 2022 The combination of AI with IIoT delivers intelligent, connecting systems that can self-correct and self-heal themselves.
Smart mechatronics aids sensor production at Sensata Technologies February 14, 2022 Smart mechatronics offers greater intelligence, more efficient operation and a modular approach to delivering complete systems.
Survey: Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Big Concern March 6, 2024 After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.