Remembering a Manufacturing Legend, Dick Morley October 20, 2017 The manufacturing industry has lost another of its giants, with the news that Dick Morley, considered the “Father of the PLC,” an SME Fellow and former SME board member, passed away on Oct. 17 in New Hampshire at the age of 84.
Manufacturers Urged to Embrace AI September 27, 2017 Manufacturers need to embrace artificial intelligence to make their operations more efficient, a consultant said.
All In with Additive September 12, 2017 How new CAD/CAM programming and simulation software can help address additive manufacturing processes.
Linear Pallet Systems: Straight Road to Profitability? August 21, 2017 Adam Hansel, chief systems and sales officer, DMG Mori (Hoffman Estates, IL) sums it up perfectly: “Go into any shop. Ask them if they want to automate. The answer is yes. 100%.”
Putting the Pedal to the Metal — and Other Materials on the Move January 25, 2023 Recent advancements in polymers, metals, and composites are taking the manufacturing industry in bold, often unexpected directions.
AI Enables What’s Next in Manufacturing January 12, 2023 Adopting artificial intelligence solutions makes manufacturing resilient, ready for the future.
Controlled Flow January 25, 2023 Some good ideas are meant to last; some just keep getting better. So it is with the Kates Flow Rate Controller invented in 1957 by Chicago toolmaker Willard Kates.
Leveraging AI Safety Solutions to Retain Workers January 12, 2023 Reduce workplace injuries and help retain productive people who feel respected and protected.
Building Trust in Automation January 25, 2023 Investing in an automation system—and partnering with key suppliers to customize a plan that fits your needs—will result in leaner, more productive operations with more efficient outcomes.
In Control: Machine Tool Builders Progress with Power and Precision October 28, 2022 A professor, who visited IMTS in September, discusses trends in machine tools.
