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How manufacturing engineers can use ERP systems to track and report their carbon footprints.

Two main approaches exist with respect to product configuration: sales/marketing and engineering-focused strategies. The former has advantages, but could lead to gaps in what a customer is promised to what can be delivered.

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to obtain Faircloth Machine Shop Inc., but he quickly realized there was a pressing need to update the company’s outdated organizational system.

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.

CAD/CAM software users are looking for a wide variety of functions from which to choose and customize based on their application.

Happy holidays! It’s time to rest and recharge your batteries while Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb introduces the December/January issue of Manufacturing Engineering.

CMMs are invaluable. Vision systems, portable measuring arms and laser scanners come in a close second. But in the rush to get parts out the door, don’t forget the basics.

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.

Quality control equipment has become much faster, more capable and easier to use since the days of Cadillacs and test indicators. It’s also grown more portable.

Closed-loop manufacturing (CLM) is emerging as a viable approach to address tighter delivery timelines and supply chain challenges.