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.
Understanding Stretched Links, Stressed Chains in A&D October 15, 2021 Supply-chain stresses are especially troublesome to the aerospace industry and its Tier suppliers. It’s critical that manufacturers in this industry attain a comprehensive understanding of their vulnerabilities.
Medical Manufacturing Gets Smarter October 28, 2021 More flexible machines and more automation are remaking the future of health care.
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.
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.
ABB Robotics Showed Off Welding at FABTECH October 4, 2021 The company follows a growing trend in robotic welding with cobots.
Smart Manufacturing Takeaways From NASA’s Latest Trip to Mars October 19, 2021 NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. SME’s Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter.
Ensuring Data Integrity Is Top of Mind in Aerospace October 15, 2021 The latest data collection systems are designed to dependably and accurately acquire precision measurement data in an extensive range of applications and distances.
Where the ‘Digital Universe’ Is Going (and Where Wild Savings Can Be Had Today) October 12, 2021 The digital thread is one piece of the digital transformation underway at NASA and throughout the manufacturing community.
Recovering From Supply Chain Strain October 6, 2021 Aerospace and defense sectors are emerging from the pandemic more resilient while other sectors, including automotive, struggle meet demand.