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The IIoT, Cloud computing, AR/VR, autonomous robots and AI—these and all the other technologies that fall under the "smart manufacturing" umbrella comprise what pundits call Industry
The IIoT, Cloud computing, AR/VR, autonomous robots and AI—these and all the other technologies that fall under the "smart manufacturing" umbrella comprise what pundits call Industry
Imagine a software system that can eat massive amounts of data and spit out in-depth analyses, answer questions, and make informed decisions. That’s the power of AI.
Manufacturing Engineering becomes Manufacturing Engineering & Technology (MET) in August, 2025. The change is an investment demonstrating SME’s commitment to providing the ultimate resource
A Kanban card is a visual cue that a supply bin is empty, thus triggering a replenishment work order. It goes hand in hand with Just in Time manufacturing and
Stands for fifth-generation mobile network, and as its promoters will tell you, it offers increased security, far greater bandwidth (the size of the pipe), and speeds up to 100 times
Your local power plant relies on a SCADA system to keep the wheels turning safely and efficiently (and automatically), as does your community's wastewater treatment facility, oil and gas
Forget the honor system. Vending machines are not only a great way to dispense candy bars and cold drinks, but also cutting tools, shop supplies, and PPE. The result is greater control, less
Take a two-axis CNC lathe, add some milling and drilling attachments along with the additional machine axes needed to drive them, and you have a mill-turn machine. They have become increasingly
PGA 9500, which connects via a robot, and the PowRgrip Single provide an automation-ready clamping/unclamping solution for use with the PowRgrip toolholding system. And the company says its new
A virtual model of a physical component or assembly that gathers and contains lifecycle information. It is typically used for continuous improvement, operational or performance analyses, product