Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Companies Collaborate to Build Giant Guitar Installation in Liverpool
Diamond Precision Engineering was tasked with making a giant guitar to mark the 80th birthday of Sir Paul McCartney.
Why the Conventional Deep Learning Model is Broken
The conventional deep learning model is a supervised model. It takes months of time to develop and train the model before it is ready for the production line. Here, Karina Odinaev explains why the conventional deep learning model is broken and what the alternatives are.
Making the case for Augmented Reality
The market size for AR applications was estimated to be $15.2B in 2021 and growing to over $90B by 2028. This shows clearly that companies are investing heavily in this transformative technology but why is it such a key innovation and how can you make best use of it?
Smarter Manufacturing: Improving Safety and Efficiency With The IoT
Wireless connectivity enables manufacturers to more easily rearrange their production facilities to meet specific needs, minimizing costly downtime between production runs for multiple clients.
Unleashing the Potential of Generative AI for Unprecedented Success in the Manufacturing Industry
By leveraging Generative AI, manufacturers can initiate a wide array of use cases in areas such as customer service, product and quality control, supply chain, logistics, predictive maintenance, marketing and sales, finance, compliance and legal, and research and development
Why 3D Metal Printing Is Key to the Future of Aerospace Engineering
The aerospace industry constantly pushes the boundaries of what's possible, and the demand for advanced manufacturing techniques has never been more critical. This pursuit of innovation has led to a significant shift toward 3D metal printing.
10 Areas Manufacturers Might See an Impact from AI
AI can be programmed to learn from the data ERP software gathers to make deeper and more accurate predictions regarding customers, buying habits, inventory levels, markets, material purchasing and more.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
AM Research Publishes In-Depth Market Study on Additive Manufacturing for Military and Defense; Estimates $0.3B in Direct DoD Spend in 2023, Growing to $1.8B in 2032

The comprehensive study sheds light on the rapid evolution and potential impact of additive manufacturing technologies on the defense and military landscape.
Automation Depends on People

With each new innovation in society, we see corresponding headlines and public concern about how that innovation will be responsible for job loss. This has been true of the printing press, the automobile, and the computer.
5 Security Risks of Rushed Digital Transformation

Undergoing a digital transformation is necessary for many manufacturing businesses, especially when they must stay competitive in challenging market conditions. However, if the responsible parties rush things, they’ll increase the likelihood of several security risks.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
6K Additive Receives Third-Party Recycled Content Certification from Sustainability Verification Leader SCS Global Services
The certification recognizes 6K Additive's commitment to producing environmentally conscious titanium powder for additive manufacturing
Rootstock Manufacturing ERP Selected to Improve Visibility for Optical Frame Manufacturer's Operations
French Eyewear Company J.F. REY Leverages Cloud ERP to Support Its Continued Product Innovation & Growing International Team
Hexapod Production: PI Substantially Increases Production Capacities for High Precision Hexapod Stewart Platforms
Significantly reducing lead time and increasing potential output by more than 100% are results of PI's new initiative.
AI, CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND DIGITALIZATION WILL SHAPE THE MANUFACTURING OF THE FUTURE
World Manufacturing Forum 2023: Skills, Data e and Raw materials crucial factors to overcome transition challenges
HORIZON INNOVATION RECOGNISED AS A KEY TECHNOLOGY AT FORMNEXT 2023
Following a successful Formnext show earlier this month, Horizon Microtechnologies is proud to have been chosen as a featured company in the Cool Parts Show, which in its latest film highlighted key technology innovations at the exhibition.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product

Pleora Technologies - Digitize Manual Manufacturing
Vaira™ helps manufacturers digitize, automate, and upgrade error-prone manual processes and decisions to boost productivity and increase profits by helping humans make decisions consistent, reliable, and traceable. The camera-based solution is powered by a scalable suite of shop floor-ready apps built on proven machine vision and AI expertise for frontline manufacturing operations, with two-way integration to resource planning tools to help drive continuous analysis, insight, and improvements. Start digitizing immediately, streamlining processes customized to your unique requirements and reduce errors that lead to costs, delays, and quality concerns.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company

Encoder Products Company
At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.