The Manufacturing Intelligence division of Hexagon AB has launched the PRESTO System for automated inspection for the automotive and aerospace…
In August 2023, a cyberattack sent The Clorox Company into chaos resulting in order processing delays, significant product outages, a 25% decr…
Both employment and the number of manufacturers in the U.S. have grown over the past few years, and spending on construction related to the in…
Industrial Statistics (IS), a new hybrid technology, was created to define, plan and control the manufacturing process, enabling companies to …
When one of the largest manufacturers of fire trucks and fire engines in the United States needed to upgrade its aftermarket parts system, the…
“What you did 10 years ago doesn’t apply today” in regards to metal cutting. So says Robert Humphreys, international sales manager at Fastems …
The manufacturing industry stands at the cusp of a revolutionary transformation. As factories evolve into more sophisticated, interconnected a…
Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence that helps computers analyze large datasets and make informed decisions about the…
Without accurate, repeatable workholding, the best machine tools will fail to deliver the performance required, regardless of past size. The c…
When it comes to making holes in parts, everyone knows the drill. But shops may not be aware of the latest options for performing this common …
It’s natural to have some healthy skepticism before implementing a new product or process. But it’s hard to argue against real-world results. …
Racing has long been used to help automakers develop and test new technologies and parts. So it shouldn’t be surprising that the additive manu…
For all their industry-changing capabilities, most additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have a problem. They produce parts that are far fr…
Virtually all job shops and manufacturers are dealing with the same problem: a lack of skilled workers. And they’re all working on new ways to…
Success comes in many forms. While some achievements may appear to happen overnight, most accomplishments are years in the making, take hard w…
By any metric, Kara Branch has had an extremely successful career, quickly rising to the top of her profession. But it hasn’t been easy. As a …
My dad was a commercial artist. He frequently mentioned the service bureau that converted his hand-drawn illustrations into brochures, catalog…
As manufacturing process requirements become more challenging in the United States and abroad, abrasive products for metalworking applications…
Since My Junior Year in college at Murray State University, I knew that I wanted to be a professor. Luckily, I had a mentor who provided me wi…
SME Leaders recently met with the presidents from each of the educational institutions participating in the Manufacturing Imperative – Workfor…
We often speak of the need for small and medium-sized factories to integrate with Industry 4.0, but many companies at this level still assume …
Additive manufacturing (AM) has already racked up many jaw-dropping achievements in its relatively short history, especially in the past decad…
Stratasys Ltd. plans to send some of its 3D-printed materials to the surface of the moon as part of an upcoming r&d mission sponsored by N…
Machinists have long recognized that the most efficient way to make parts is to complete them in as few operations as possible—preferably just…
In 1966, Ariel Corp. was a fledgling startup operating out of a suburban basement in Mount Vernon, Ohio. While the company is still headquarte…
Never heard of Jud Hall? Look up United States Patent 3962394 and you’ll find all you need to know about his invention, if not the man. His “m…
