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.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Manufacturing News Digest: May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 Manufacturers across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. These are some of their stories.
COVID-19 Manufacturing News Digest: May 13, 2020 May 13, 2020 Manufacturers across the world are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in many different ways. These are some of their stories.
Bystronic Announces First U.S.-Assembled BySmart Fiber Laser Cutter May 8, 2020 Bystronic announced the assembly of the first laser cutting machine at its new facility in Hoffman Estates. The company says it is providing locally assembled machinery to reduce overall lead time, installation time, and import costs.
CESMII Releases Two Waves of Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Project Solicitations May 13, 2020 CESMII project calls target development of core smart manufacturing technologies and solutions
Hitachi Powdered Metals Embraces Robotic Automation, Boosts Volume 400 percent in Tight Labor Market March 30, 2020 Hitachi Powdered Metals (USA) Inc. began a gradual investment in industrial robots at their Greensburg, Ind. plant in 2005, driven by the emergence of a tightening labor market and the opportunity to produce an extremely fragile product.
Passing of GE’s Welch May Be a Cautionary Tale March 4, 2020 When former General Electric Co. chief Jack Welch died this week at 84, it was as if a legend had departed. He was the CEO who had transformed an aging industrial concern into a vibrant giant. But it's also a cautionary tale.
