Smart Plastic Materials for Flexible Electronics Could Be a Game Changer

Researchers have worked over the last few decades to develop the next generation of electronics. The ultimate goal is to make components flexible and conformable, allowing new types to hit the market.

Why Do AGVs Need Reliable Motors?

Any automated system is only as good as its reliability. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) for example, needs to do the job it is programmed to do; without error, quickly and efficiently.

Proving Out Metal AM for Distributed Manufacturing on a Global Scale

Network of contract manufacturers enables IMI Critical and Velo3D to print the same certified part in six locations and three different countries

Warehouse Robots and Why Flooring is Important

One of the best ways today to improve business efficiency is through the use of warehouse robots. And while planning is underway to adopt warehouse robots, it's important to consider the most ideal flooring.

Why Cloud Computing is Essential for the Modern Manufacturing Industry?

Cloud computing's role in manufacturing has grown exponentially, from acquiring environmental data of machines to supply chain management through IoT applications and other advanced technologies.

Expectations for the Industrial Metaverse - The Next Big Thing is Becoming a Big Thing

Imagine we have access to a time machine. Engineers could travel three shifts back in time, when production seemed stable. Once there, they could run a simulation to determine which parameter was responsible for causing the performance issue.

Flexible feeding for a smarter production line

Vibratory feeders are used to align and feed small products and parts during the assembly and production process using gravity and vibrations. They are a common element of many operations and an effective way of automating production lines.

How Remote On/Off Benefits Automation Applications

When used with a computer or server, remote on/off allows end users to turn equipment on and off using a remote signal from a network, timer, sensors, or user input. Remote on/off provides several benefits to machine vision and automation applications.

3 Digitalization Strategies Driving Supply Chain Resiliency

With the considerable supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic and amid escalating inflation, supply chain resilience is more critical than ever before.

AI in Manufacturing: Reshaping the Future of the Industry

We'll take a look at just some of the ways manufacturing companies can benefit from implementing AI in their processes. Furthermore, we'll share the diverse applications of AI that will help you save costs and improve processes regardless of the product specifics.

Accelerating Reshoring Strategies Spur CEOs To Modernize America's Vast Manufacturing Industry, The Latest "Building American Manufacturing Resilience" Poll With Forbes And Zogby Reveals

Nearly Two-Thirds Believe America's Vast Manufacturing Industry Can Solve The World's Supply Chain Concerns. More Than 70% Of CEOs Are Investing In Automation, Digital Workflows And R&D, And More Than Half Are Investing In Artificial Intelligence.

How 3D Printing Is Changing the World

In this blog, Knight Optical, the leading supplier of optical components for a wide range of industries (including the 3D printing sector), runs through the most impressive innovations in the world of 3D printing

Do quality managers really want fully autonomous visual inspection?

Autonomous quality inspection solutions that are premised on the idea that the human user might make a mistake promise the highest level of automation. However, surely it is better to utilise the user.

How Manufacturers Can Keep Up With the Growing Demand for EVs

It takes significant forethought and effort to secure the resources for operating a plant that only handles EV production. However, it could help EV makers get ahead of competitors and tackle some of their delays.

2022 Top Article - The Future of 3D Printing - Six Factors to Consider

The past year has shown those in manufacturing and the supply chain that 3D printing - or additive manufacturing (AM) - is becoming a serious and mature manufacturing technology, not only for prototypes but also for small and medium sized series.

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