For manufacturers and 5G, it’s still ‘early days’ May 14, 2020 Although the first iteration of 5G technology has offered limited use cases in manufacturing, the next two generations, now expected to be available in the fall of this year and then the fall of next year because of COVID-19-related delays, will help factory owners achieve greater digital transformation of their factories.
Emerging Trends In Additive Manufacturing for Health Care May 14, 2020 Using 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), in health care is on the rise, with the market expected to be worth nearly $26 billion by 2022. This growth goes well beyond just prototyping, as AM is already used throughout the industry to solve problems and improve care.
Heavy-duty robotic welding cells can be a great first step May 21, 2020 Like many technologies in manufacturing and fabrication today, welding operations have evolved to be more automated, flexible, adaptive, and “smarter” for improved throughput, safety and deposition accuracy.
Holy Toledo! Dana undertaking visionary digital transformation May 12, 2020 Dana Inc., the automotive supplier that outfits many of the world’s leading automobile brands with drivetrain components and more, is building something very special in-house.
Digital champions must address cultural upheaval May 12, 2020 There is very good technology available today that helps manufacturers solve real problems, but that is not what digital manufacturing is about.
Confused about OT security? ISA/IEC 62443 to the rescue. May 22, 2020 How do you ask your vendors for security? How do you assess how extensive their security knowledge and practices are?
To get AI projects galloping, first map worthy destination May 19, 2020 Industry 4.0 creates new possibilities for leveraging data to increase production automation, throughput, quality and efficiencies.
Mastercam Offers Free Training and Remote Educational Curriculum to Sharpen CAD/CAM Skills While at Home May 15, 2020 Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developed by CNC Software Inc., has made free training available to those looking to sharpen their skills. From now until June 30, 2020, users can sign up to take a full set of Mastercam core classes on Mastercam University.
Wearables can help with worker safety, retention May 15, 2020 We have been remiss in not reporting a great deal on wearables since starting this magazine in early 2016. So, in this issue, we tackle that subject on two fronts of great import: worker safety and worker retention.
U.S Electronics Makers Face ‘Double Whammy’ With Supply Chain Delays, Slowed Demand May 7, 2020 U.S. electronics manufacturers are faced with multiple challenges of historic proportions, including transportation delays, dwindling demand and supply chain disruption because of COVID-19.
