Manufacturing Automation Leads to Lower Costs, Higher ProductivityWhile the term “manufacturing automation” has struck fear in many workers’ hearts due to worries that their jobs will be eliminated, its effect is actually much more complicated — and has proven to be beneficial…
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Geek+ Launches Smart Factory with Robots Making RobotsGeek+, a global leader in advanced robotics and AI technologies has launched the world’s first smart factory using robot arm to make mobile robots. Based in Nanjing, the factory uses Geek+’ robots, AI algorithms and…
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The Cybersecurity 202: Hackers are going after medical devices — and manufacturers are helping themLAS VEGAS — Ten of the nation’s top medical device companies will give hundreds of ethical hackers free rein this weekend to poke and prod their pacemakers, drug infusion pumps and other devices — and…
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Smart Manufacturing: It’s Time to Get SmartWith all the changes in technology over the past 20 years, many buzz words and phrases have arisen. “Smart manufacturing” is one of them, and it’s got a definite “wow” factor, as in, “Smart manufacturing…
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The Four Levels of a Smart Factory EvolutionFor many manufacturers, the path to building a Smart Factory is still confusing because of information overload. In order to overcome this challenge, manufacturers should view this transformation as a journey with four stages that…
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What is Industrial IoT?By: Graham Immerman, Director of Marketing at MachineMetrics If you look at the growth of Industry 4.0, you’ll see that the Industrial IoT—or Internet of Things—is a pillar component. It’s using the internet to interact…
More The Virtuous Cycle of Closed-Loop ManufacturingClosed-loop manufacturing is a strategy for increasing revenue and reducing costs that relies on data from all parts of an organization. The data is used to inform development teams of improvements that can be made…
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Smart Manufacturing: 7 Essential Building BlocksThe Smart Manufacturing Report Series helps manufacturers consider, evaluate and execute strategies to become strong entities as the industry shifts to integrated and flexible advanced manufacturing technology and tools. The top two challenges for manufacturers…
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Mixed Reality Experience at Smart Manufacturing ExperienceMixed Reality Experience at Smart Manufacturing Experience to Showcase Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Technologies and Plant of the Future (BOSTON, April 30, 2018) — Mixed reality is fueling a transformative manufacturing revolution, from enhanced sales and…
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Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018 fosters STEM career support through two-day Mars Rover challenge for students(BOSTON, April 24, 2018) – For students interested in pursuing a career in STEM, the Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018 offers an immersive three-day event that features a hands-on learning experience, Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018 Student Program, through…
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Mitutoyo America Corporation to exhibit coordinate measuring machinesAURORA, IL – April 30, 2018 – Mitutoyo America Corporation will be exhibiting coordinate measuring machines, data wireless communication systems, machine vision systems, and more in Booth 415 at the Smart Manufacturing Experience, April 30-May…
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Methods Machine Tools to Showcase a Combination of Technologies at the 2018 Smart Manufacturing ExperienceMethods Machine Tools to Showcase a Combination of Technologies at the 2018 Smart Manufacturing Experience (BOSTON, April 16, 2018) – Methods Machine Tools, a leading supplier of precision machine tools, 3D printing technology, and…
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The Robert E. Morris Co. to Debut New Products at 2018 Smart Manufacturing ExperienceThe Robert E. Morris Co. to Debut New Products and Simulate a Real-World Manufacturing Environment at the 2018 Smart Manufacturing Experience (BOSTON, April 11, 2018) – The Robert E. Morris Company, one of the…
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Twitter Exec & Tech Experts at Smart Manufacturing ExperienceTwitter Exec and Technology Experts to Advise Manufacturers on the Next Industrial Revolution During the Smart Manufacturing Experience (BOSTON, April 5, 2018) — As the digital revolution progresses, manufacturing professionals — at all levels —…
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Smart Manufacturing: A Competitive NecessityThe Smart Manufacturing Report Series helps manufacturers consider, evaluate and execute strategies to become strong entities as the industry shifts to integrated and flexible advanced manufacturing technology and tools. Upcoming reports provide a roadmap for…
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IMTS Joins as Founding PartnerIMTS BECOMES FOUNDING PARTNER OF INAUGURAL SMART MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE EVENT IMTS bringing technology partners to demonstrate advances in additive manufacturing. McLean, Va., (March 12, 2018) – IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, has announced…
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Mazak to Perform Live Cutting Tool DemonstrationsMazak has been designated by SME and AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology as a founding partner for The Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018. The event will take place April 30 – May 2, 2018, at…
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Mazak & Smart ManufacturingIn today’s competitive 24/7 manufacturing world where demands are high and increased quality, efficiency and productivity are critical for success, manufacturers need a machine tool partner that can deliver what they need, when they need…
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SME, AMT and Leading Companies Partner to Bring Advanced Manufacturing TechnologySME and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology are ramping up for what’s planned to be the leading smart manufacturing event in the U.S. – Smart Manufacturing Experience 2018. The event, which will take place April…
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3DPrint.com features Smart Manufacturing Experience3DPrint.com features Smart Manufacturing Experience. As we all know, additive manufacturing technology is continuing to evolve and grow at a fast pace. According to forecasts by industry experts, it will reach $50 billion between the…
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AT&T will launch IoT service to monitor bridge, railway safetyAT&T said it is launching a service to monitor infrastructure such as bridges, roadways, and railways for smart city and Internet of Things deployments. The effort comes as multiple carriers and technology vendors are targeting…
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The Robert E. Morris Company & Smart Manufacturing“At The Robert E. Morris Company, our goal, every day, is to help our customers do more, with less. The Smart Manufacturing Experience will be an excellent opportunity to engage with area manufacturers and other…
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Methods Machine Tools Inc & Smart Manufacturing“Manufacturing is evolving at a pace that is more rapid than ever before. In order to keep up with and even think about getting ahead of this pace, we need to be constantly educating ourselves,…
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An open letter to Apple: Manufacturing thanks youDear Tim Cook, On behalf of SME, thank you. Thank you for standing up for manufacturing. Thank you for investing your financial strength in the manufacturing industry that truly drives local, national and global economies.…
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Digital Manufacturing Boosts CompetitivenessIn a column for The Huffington Post (5/4, Holt, Contributor) Proto Labs President and CEO Vicki Holt writes that “for businesses looking to operate more efficiently and competitively, digital manufacturing models have the potential to…
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