Creating a Stir February 14, 2024 When not printing tank parts for the U.S. Army, Matt Kelly makes a strong argument for an eighth category of additive manufacturing technology
AI Simplified February 12, 2024 The complex world of artificial intelligence and machine learning—and why it all matters
Additive Provides a Leg Up in Healthcare February 9, 2024 A trio of industry experts lend their insights on the latest advances, challenges and opportunities.
Extra Extraordinary March 29, 2024 After carving a super-sized niche in an increasingly crowded marketplace, this Dutch entrepreneur looks forward to additional disruption
Unfreezing Manufacturing with Data-Driven Agility March 27, 2024 Manufacturers require a deep understanding of operations to make quick, data-driven decisions and keep production running in the face of unpredictable challenges.
Three Ways Industry 4.0 Is Forcing Manufacturers to Rethink Lead Times August 10, 2018 Named the next phase in the digitization of the manufacturing sector by McKinsey & Company, Industry 4.0 is sweeping through manufacturing—combining connectivity with computational power and data for unparalleled capabilities. Here are three ways Industry 4.0 is forcing manufacturers to rethink one key metric: their lead times.
Hybrid Machine Tools Offer One-Two Punch August 17, 2018 When additive manufacturing first hit the market, some said it would eventually be the death of traditional, or subtractive, CNC machining. More than 30 years later, new machines are showing additive manufacturing as it really is—a complementary technology.
Report Urges US Investment in Manufacturing June 14, 2018 A new report urges the United States invest in emerging manufacturing technologies, saying the private sector can’t preserve US manufacturing by itself.
Oerlikon, Boeing to Collaborate in Additive Manufacturing Work February 20, 2018 Oerlikon and Boeing to create standard processes for 3D-printed structural titanium aerospace. Five-year agreement supports creation of standard titanium additive manufacturing processes. Boeing has 50,000+ 3D-printed parts on commercial, space and defense products flying today.
Seeing Shop-Floor Steps Clearly Helps Workers Quickly Learn on the Job November 30, 2017 VKS [Visual Knowledge Share] develops an electronic work instruction solution designed to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency.