Weaving the EV's Future With the Digital Thread September 13, 2021 EV manufacturers must overcome a unique set of challenges to meet future customer expectations. Among them is the challenge to create innovative designs that meet safety requirements, performance criteria and keep costs down in the face of growing competition and a widening skills gap.
Cobots and Simulation Software for Non-Destructive Evaluation September 26, 2023 NASA's Langley Research Center is using collaborative robots (cobots) and RoboDK software to automate and enhance the inspection of aircraft fuselages. By utilizing dual cobots, heating elements, and infrared cameras, NASA has significantly improved inspection speed, accuracy, and coverage.
Smart Talk with Machine Tool Partners Takes Flight October 2, 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped U.S. manufacturing, creating opportunities and challenges in the aerospace and defense sectors. With it, we saw an emphasis on the crucial role of automation, machine tools, and strategic partnerships in securing success in this evolving landscape.
ABB Robotics Unveils OptiFact Software Platform September 26, 2023 ABB Robotics introduces OptiFact, a powerful software platform revolutionizing data collection and analysis in automated factories.
$22 Million Allocated for Smart Manufacturing at Small and Medium Facilities Nationwide October 5, 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration allocates $22 million to propel smart manufacturing at small- and medium-sized facilities across the nation, bolstering domestic manufacturing, reducing carbon emissions, and advancing clean energy goals.
GM Q3 Sales Surge by 21%, Defying Strikes and Supply Chain Challenges October 3, 2023 General Motors defies labor strikes and supply chain challenges, reporting a 21% year-over-year increase in Q3 sales, boosted by strong sales of electric vehicles and a robust market performance.
Collaborating with Robots August 22, 2023 Can’t we all just get along? We can, thanks to smarter, more human-aware robotics.
Advanced manufacturing takes center stage in Florida’s St. Lucie County May 10, 2023 New training capabilities, private and public investment, and an unprecedented inventory of available space has combined to position the southeastern Florida community of St. Lucie County in the epicenter of advanced manufacturing’s future.
Data-Driven Productivity April 26, 2023 Advanced sensors and controllers go digital for a competitive edge.