Manufacturers in medical space cottoning to the idea of flexible sensors March 18, 2020 There’s a bit of Rob Podoloff in every Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit Kiosk for foot orthotics: The chief technology officer at Tekscan Inc. is a pioneer in flexible force-sensing resistors (FSRs).
At Automate show, blockchain described as ‘World Wide Ledger’ March 18, 2020 Blockchain, the distributed, encrypted, tamper-evident ledger platform that gave rise to Bitcoin, has birthed a new, foundational market concept to execute business transactions, Karim Lakhani, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, said as he led a panel talk on blockchain tech for supply chains at Automate 2019.
Deliberate and multi-layered security strategy is essential March 23, 2020 Systems engineering is managing the risk inherent in integrating pieces into a predictable whole. In order to make the whole system as predictable as possible, engineers rely upon standards and operational use cases.
Doughnut maker sprinkles traceability over operations March 19, 2020 Smart technology can turn a food and beverage producer into a predictor rather than a reactor. When it comes to safety, today’s connected metal detectors allow immediate and remote access while enabling suppliers to review and compare operational data.
Keep the human element in mind when choosing robots March 19, 2020 As advanced automation and digitization permeate the industrial landscape, tech-savvy companies are striving to create value-added products that foster growth for customers.
Digitalization of Connected Care April 13, 2020 A cultural shift is occurring within the healthcare industry, radically transforming the way we view medical needs. Technology is driving this alteration as a transformative enabler to meeting the patient’s healthcare priorities through pioneering technological methods.
The Challenge of Implementing New Technology March 27, 2020 Many organizations struggle with applying new technology in their manufacturing operations. SME conducted the Manufacturing Technology Harmonization Study to understand how companies approach this challenge of integrating smart manufacturing, big data, and both new and old capital equipment in a cost-effective and practical implementation.
MFG 2020 to be Held April 1-5 in Fort Lauderdale February 20, 2020 The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) has announced that The MFG Meeting will be held April 1-5, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Announces Two Promotions February 19, 2020 Robert Lyscas has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center). The announcement was made by Mike Coast, President of The Center.
What supply chain players are learning from the pandemic March 31, 2020 In the U.S., we are not seeing any specific localized disruption yet, although I’m watching New Jersey where it could be on the cusp. There are a lot of manufacturing facilities there in pharmaceuticals and chemicals, and therefore that’s an area I think we should be paying attention to.
