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.
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.
Robots Grab New Capabilities August 18, 2021 As cobots work their way into machine shops, users are finding many new jobs for them.
Siemens Introduces New Enclosed Drive Series August 18, 2021 New SINAMICS G120XE enclosed drive series for industrial pump, fan and compressor use in harsh environments, heavy-duty positioning.
AMRs Not Just New AGVs May 18, 2022 Autonomous mobile robots are more than automated material handling.
Pushing the Envelope with Pallets and Robots May 24, 2022 The range and requirements of flexible machining cells are increasing.
In the Robotic Trenches May 19, 2022 Tales from manufacturers who’ve implemented automation: Why they did it, what the results were—and advice to others considering a new droid.
Robotic Fiber Placement, 3D Printing Spur Advances May 23, 2022 The advantages promised by Industry 4.0 are being realized at Ingersoll Machine Tools in Rockford, Ill.
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.
You Can Take it With You: Hybrid Work Methods Shift Some Tasks Anywhere February 7, 2022 The pandemic has accelerated the visibility and viability of hybrid workforce solutions—but experts say proceed carefully