American, German, Swedish manufacturers gladly adopt factory-within-factory concept October 16, 2019 Manufacturers of all sizes see an uptick in productivity after adding a factory within a factory via an automated machining cell. The cells are small-scale, clearly defined production units, often for a family of similar parts or a product, and they typically include a robotic arm and one or more machine tools.
Blockchain can power move to monetize Big Data, experts say October 16, 2019 Blockchain can help power the process to monetize Big Data and will play a role in the FDA’s regulations to limit pharmaceutical counterfeiting by increasing security of the drug supply chain, said experts Smart Manufacturing gathered at Westec 2019 for an exclusive blockchain-tech roundtable
Ways to get ready to take part in evolving ecosystems October 16, 2019 I experienced the end of the Third Industrial Revolution as I began my career in manufacturing. Closed government and private networks gave way to an open network called the Internet.
ABB Robotics Unveils OptiFact Software Platform September 26, 2023 ABB Robotics introduces OptiFact, a powerful software platform revolutionizing data collection and analysis in automated factories.
Meet Your New Apprentice November 1, 2023 Reshoring remains an uphill battle until we find and train more workers
$22 Million Allocated for Smart Manufacturing at Small and Medium Facilities Nationwide October 5, 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration allocates $22 million to propel smart manufacturing at small- and medium-sized facilities across the nation, bolstering domestic manufacturing, reducing carbon emissions, and advancing clean energy goals.
Different Perspectives Move Manufacturing Forward October 27, 2023 Divergent thinking and inclusive cultures drive better business outcomes
Collaborating with Robots August 22, 2023 Can’t we all just get along? We can, thanks to smarter, more human-aware robotics.
Work without Barriers: The Growing Appeal of Cobots August 28, 2023 Cobots give smaller manufacturers a competitive advantage
Data Drives Industry 4.0, Plan a Smooth Journey to Private 5G August 30, 2023 Secure end-to-end data handling across IT and manufacturing systems