Automating Risk Management to Improve Employee Safety in Warehouses

In Guidance Automation's 2022 research, 64% of respondents said that safety concerns around physical accidents caused by automated systems were preventing them from implementing warehouse or manufacturing plant automation.

Reasons Manufacturers Should Use CAD Automation

CAD automation involves using technology, machine learning, and tools to automate pesky automation tasks designers have to deal with. Here are some of the various ways CAD automation can benefit the manufacturing business.

Could automation be the answer to the Great Resignation?

Wage stagnation in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, job dissatisfaction and safety concerns due to COVID-19 are all contributing factors as to why staff resignation levels are persistently on the rise across the globe.

IMTS 2022 Opens Sept. 12, Showcases Digital Tech That Address Manufacturing's Biggest Challenges

Nine technology pavilions feature solutions such as multi-tasking machining centers, robots/cobots, digital twin, manufacturing software, controls, additive manufacturing, and quality control/inspection.

How LiDAR Is Paving the Way for Industry 4.0

LiDAR doesn't typically appear on disruptive Industry 4.0 technologies lists, but it may serve a foundational role in preparing facilities for this transition. Here's a closer look.

AUTOMATED POST PROCESSING SOLUTIONS: PROS & CONS

There are a number of reasons to apply optional post processing to parts, including but not limited to advantages gained in terms of aesthetics, part performance,e and improved material properties.

Zeroing In On Your Target Audience With Your Manufacturing Content

For companies of all sizes, no matter what you sell, content and marketing collateral can all be lead generators if created with due diligence and an eye toward thoughtful positioning.

What are the Best Parts of a Manufacturing Plant to Automate?

Identifying manufacturing processes that need automation in any plant is all about matching challenges and solutions.

Mattel Innovates the Toys of Tomorrow with MakerBot 3D Printers

Before having a 3D printer at his fingertips, Jack relied solely on the machine shop at the office to support his prototyping needs. Since other teams also utilized the machine shop, sometimes it would take days before he received his part back.

Now is No Time to Put the Brakes on Automation

The overall cost of living and working is increasing, prices are inflating, and as many countries edge towards a possible recession, logistics organisations are feeling the pressure to ensure processes are as cost-effective as possible.

U.S. Manufacturers Falling Behind China in EV Production

Electric vehicles (EVs) are changing the face of auto manufacturing. As concerns over climate change grow, zero-emission cars are becoming an increasingly crucial part of this industry. However, recent reports suggest the U.S. is falling behind in production.

The third generation of low code

The benefits of low code have long been recognized. In today's Industry 4.0 era where digitalization is key to gathering data insights and optimizing processes, businesses need to evolve at pace.

3 Ways Manufacturers Are Using Digital Twins to Improve Operations

The reality is that ROI that can be delivered when utilizing digital twins to their full potential is game-changing for manufacturers looking to innovate in the wake of a global pandemic.

FANUC America Nearly Doubles Michigan Campus to Accommodate Automation Demand

The global automation solutions leader invests in US manufacturing with plans of a second expansion in three years to meet growing need

What OSHA's Revised Lead Standards Could Mean for Workers

Exposure to lead is both a ubiquitous phenomenon and an incredibly destructive one. Although OSHA's rules concerning lead exposure in the workplace have been updated several times, the agency is worried current guidelines don't go far enough.

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