Smart Manufacturing Predictions from Inside the AeroDef Boardroom September 30, 2021 Smart manufacturing is transforming A&D manufacturing as more companies adopt automation, artificial intelligence and robotics. Some manufacturers are also focusing on eliminating so-called islands of automation and integrating the technology across entire processes.
Unlocking Automotive’s Use of Robotics September 22, 2021 Robots simply are not used as widely as they could be, due to persistent barriers.
Optimized Press Hardening Lines Increase Productivity September 24, 2021 AP&T provides a case study of the work it did at a plant in Italy of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis).
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.
How Cloud Computing Is Reshaping EVs September 10, 2021 Karma Automotive, a luxury electric automaker, provides a case study of how cloud computing can reshape EVs.
6K Additive Launches Refractory Metal Powders for Additive Manufacturing September 9, 2021 Production scale of high-value materials such as tungsten and rhenium enables advanced application capabilities in aerospace, defense, and medical industries.
Robots Grab New Capabilities August 18, 2021 As cobots work their way into machine shops, users are finding many new jobs for them.
Toolpath Simulation, Optimization Boosts Part Manufacturing for Fixtures February 2, 2021 Those who manufacture precision workholding systems have the same goals and challenges as the machinists who use them. Both groups strive to reduce setup times and optimize cutting cycles. Secure, consistent, and accurate gripping is paramount.
New Cutter Bodies Boost Feed Rates, Lower Cycle Times on Very Large Parts January 28, 2021 A few years ago, two companies joined forces to greatly enhance productivity in heavy milling and crankshaft machining. Their combined efforts resulted in solutions to improve throughput and reduce costs by a factor of four in some cases.
The Sharpest Tool in the Box January 21, 2021 The word “reconditioned” can ignite visions of worn, overworked products inferior to new ones. The reality is as long as you purchase from a reputable supplier, reconditioned cutting tools will deliver the same consistent results as they did upon initial purchase.