Visibility, uptime, profits, and part quality: why a networked manufacturing floor is no longer a nice-to-have
Digital twins are breathing life and innovation into increasingly more areas of manufacturing as well as solving challenges for machine shops of all sizes. With the skilled labor shortage and an ongoing effort to reshore high-tech manufacturing to the U.S., digital twins have a lot to offer.
Measurements have been used to define and attempt to control the stuff we make throughout recorded history. Here's the latest.
Digital metrology enables faster measurements, saving time, money and convenience.
The America Makes affiliate at Ohio State University develops additive technology and talent.
The author argues for using his company's machine-based design software.
Sandvik expands its additive offering through introducing 3D printed cemented carbide.
The head of 3D printing company Stratasys Ltd. today expressed optimism about his industry’s long-term prospects.
CMMs and other multifunctional metrology devices are becoming faster and more sophisticated, but top-quality gages and measuring tools still have an important place.
What manufacturers wanting in on Industry 4.0 should know before investing in a 3D printer