Machine Shop Utilizes Forging Press to Reduce Costs of Titanium Parts
To produce complex titanium parts more cost-effectively, machine shops are increasingly incorporating advanced forging equipment to complement their existing CNC capabilities to create near-net-shaped...
The Changing Role of ERP in Manufacturing
ERP: The Financial Backbone of the Organization
ERP systems were originally designed to be the transactional backbone of the enterprise. As such, they focused heavily on...
To Buy or Not to Buy? In-house vs. Outsourcing 3D Printing
With increasing uptake of 3D printing/additive manufacturing, more applications emerge. In turn, more companies consider integrating the technology into their processes. With this, the...
What is the Future of U.S. Manufacturing?
In the first months of his presidency, Joe Biden announced the “Made in America” executive order, aimed at strengthening the U.S. economy through nearly...
3D Laser Scanning Enables Unique Reimagining of 1863 The Freedman Sculpture
3D laser scanning from NVision made possible a remarkable “collaboration” between two sculptors separated by 160 years. The Southlake, Texas company’s precision scanning enabled...
Achieving Greater Efficiency Throughout Capital Asset Lifecycle
Siemens Digital Industries Software and Bentley Systems have announced the immediate availability of a new Capital Asset Lifecycle Management (CALM) solution for Teamcenter® software....
The Future of Automation and Labor: Coboting Versus Lights-Out Manufacturing
Automation has always come with reshaping labor. Each step in the evolution of automation has led to a redistribution of tasks between man and...
EVs – Changing the Game
According to an article on the World Economic Forum website in March 2023, referencing mostly data from the “Global EV Outlook 2023” which was...
The Future of Additive Manufacturing: Advantages and Strategic Implications
Additive manufacturing is a novel archetype of production technology. It alters the very nature of the production process itself. Its rise is tantamount to...
Is Your Focus On You, Or Your Customers?
We often oversimplify what we believe a customer’s need is, often due to the fact that many organizations view customer needs through an internal...
