Closing the Loop on Quality and Efficiency November 29, 2023 Closed-loop manufacturing (CLM) is emerging as a viable approach to address tighter delivery timelines and supply chain challenges.
It’s Not a Game November 30, 2023 San Diego research engineer turns an enjoyable pastime into a life-saving passion
Future-Proofing Your Workshop February 16, 2024 With the rapid pace of digitalization, operations are becoming faster and leaner than ever.
Avoiding the Cliff February 8, 2024 Annie Wang shares her thoughts on data, machine learning and the additive manufacturing industry’s need for collaboration
Call Me Chi February 14, 2024 Smart Manufacturing talks to Professor Chinedum “Chi” Okwudire about vibration, additive manufacturing and why it’s so hard to get kids to play the piano.
A More Affordable, Less Complex MES March 18, 2024 A manufacturing execution system is often the first step for Industry 4.0 implementation, but most are optimized to serve OEMs. Pico MES Inc. is looking out for the little guy.
Certifiable Resource Planning December 29, 2023 It was a dream that started in 2014, when David Pannell and his father bought out the latter’s partner to obtain Faircloth Machine Shop Inc., but he quickly realized there was a pressing need to update the company’s outdated organizational system.
Data is the Golden Ticket for Chocolate Production January 2, 2024 Connected industrial ecosystems are helping chocolate manufacturers push the boundaries of what is possible. Rob McGreevy of Aveva Group Ltd. explains how data-led digital technologies are supporting the growth of more resilient, competitive and demand-driven businesses.
Flexibility, Programming Drive CAD/CAM Innovation December 20, 2023 CAD/CAM software users are looking for a wide variety of functions from which to choose and customize based on their application.
Improving Craniomaxillofacial Tumor Surgery Using 3D-Printed Surgical Guides December 13, 2023 The University Hospital Birmingham is using a 3D printer from Stratasys Ltd. to 3D print patient-specific cutting guides.