by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) | Jul 5, 2023 | Big Data
In the sheet metal industry, we often overlook the vast amount of information contained in a single nesting and cutting job. When we send a job to the cutting machine, we can estimate real work time, downtime between jobs, wasted raw material, setup time, quality of...
by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) | Jun 29, 2023 | innovation
One of the misconceptions about the manufacturing industry is that it is reticent to adopt new technologies. This can be true for some companies as they consider the costs of upgrading legacy hardware and software, including aging operational technology (OT). But...
by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) | Jun 7, 2023 | 3D Printing
Sustainability is a growing focus for companies around the globe. Like other manufacturers, Trumpf has implemented ambitious strategies to reduce carbon emissions as part of its sustainability initiatives. Another issue facing manufacturers recently has been the...
by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) | May 10, 2023 | Manufacturing
NOVI, Mich. – The annual Integr8 show today emphasized how advanced manufacturing technology is getting faster. “The pace of innovation is going to accelerate,” Tom Kelly, CEO of Automation Alley, the nonprofit group that organized the show, said at the start of the...
by SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers) | Apr 25, 2023 | 3D Printing
As one of the first industries to embrace additive manufacturing, aerospace has successfully woven the technology into its production operations. Additive manufacturing technologies are becoming more widely available and affordable for aerospace manufacturers of all...
