Digital Signal Chain: Bridging the Supply & Demand Gap August 29, 2023 The case for manufacturing cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to address customer-centric trends
Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) for Smarter Systems August 24, 2023 Advanced automated setups require a high level of integration and data sharing
Robotics: Paving the Way for Next Gen Careers August 24, 2023 New skills are required, and new roles created, through automation solutions
Managing Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Environments August 22, 2023 5 essential steps to achieve a secure operation
Award-Winning Innovations in Additive Manufacturing August 17, 2023 Learn how rising stars in additive manufacturing are changing the world and winning awards in the process
Robotic Rotational Molding Creates New Opportunities August 15, 2023 Innovation in robotic rotational molding creates new product manufacturing opportunities
Proactive OT Security—Protecting Before The Attack January 27, 2021 Cybersecurity is growing more critical every year. Much of the focus has been on protecting information technology (IT) assets, and operational technology security can be been overlooked. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Michael Rothschild, Senior Director of Marketing for Tenable about what has changed to cause operational technology security to gain a high profile; how OT environments are different from, and similar to IT; what types of attacks are impacting OT environments; what can happen if an OT attack is successful; common methods for detecting OT based attacks; and how proactive security is a powerful strategy for OT security.
Autonomous Mobile Robots Drive Manufacturing Versatility September 3, 2020 Robotics have come a long way since the first industrial robot was installed at General Motors. Denise Ebenhoech, Regional Head of Advanced Robotics Applications at KUKA Robotics, sits down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to discuss recent developments within mobile robots. From cleans rooms to job shops to moving entire airplane assemblies, autonomous mobile robots are helping manufacturers succeed in today’s advanced manufacturing landscape.
Simulating is Believing June 12, 2017 Simulation tools are making it much easier for manufacturers to optimize their processes, visualizing the entire path of production from NC metalcutting simulations through 3D design and factory-floor imaging.
Keeping Old Planes in the Air with Laser Scanning June 21, 2017 Your father’s Oldsmobile may be long gone but his B-52 is still pulling missions, and they haven’t built the “BUFF” (Big Ugly Fat Fellow) since 1962. The last KC-135 tanker was built in 1965. Besides aging warbirds (the average plane in the US Air Force is over 28 years old) there are hundreds of ancient civilian airliners carrying friendlier payloads everyday. The key to doing this safely is of course excellent maintenance and periodic upgrades. Laser scanning plays an essential role.