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.
Point Designs LLC, BuildParts by Cideas Inc. and Eaton take top spots in the annual competition.
Move from manual processes to automated solutions for smart manufacturing success
From a conventional machine operator to the founder of a company that manufactures high-precision cutting tools, Kumar Arumugam Naidu took his company to the next level through education and key partnerships.
IIoT solutions empower manufacturers with real-time insights to solve problems
Smart Manufacturing talks to Professor Chinedum “Chi” Okwudire about vibration, additive manufacturing and why it’s so hard to get kids to play the piano.
Case Study: Cobots help better serve customers and improve environment for workforce
Not every contract manufacturer has the capability to quickly switch production between myriad parts, but that’s exactly the position FPD Co. is in thanks to Grob Systems Inc.’s automated five-axis machining.
Protect, prepare for potential disruptions
Creating a culture of safety can boost your success in 2024.