Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Top Viewed Articles of 2024
ManufacturingTomorrow readers sought out Use Cases and Expert Insights to help guide them through the rapid changes happening throughout the industry. Here are the Top 4 Viewed articles from 2024.
Metalworking Industry Sees Surge in Automation Adoption
While the basic steps in metalworking remain unchanged over the years, businesses increasingly rely on machines to complete them. While not unique to fabrication, this shift is seeing particular growth in the sector, so companies within the industry should pay attention.
Three eras of machine learning – A new paradigm
Simple rule-based algorithms have been used in the visual inspection market for many years, but as their limits have become more apparent, the need for more sophisticated software has grown.
Choose an Actuator That Actually Matches Your Optimized Design
Today, many machine builders are optimizing their machine design first and then selecting an actuator based on that design. Unfortunately, however, many off-the-shelf actuators don’t meet their design requirements in an optimal way
Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection
From deciding whether to handle tasks internally or outsource them, to selecting the right vendor(s) and structuring procurement, each decision plays a vital role in the overall success of the project.
IoT in Manufacturing: Advanced Precision as a Promising Trend for 2025
Precision manufacturing systems are high-tech and resource-intensive. While they already face stringent requirements, increasing competition will drive those standards even higher.
Configurable BOMs – Simplifying the Production of Customizable Items
When offering configurable products to customers, present choices in a clear, user-friendly way. Too many options can overwhelm customers, so focus on the most important selections that align with customer needs and your production capabilities.
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Examining the Integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech in the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Many, if not all, manufacturers today recognize the need to revamp supply chains. Improving sustainability, increasing efficiency and lowering operational costs are key elements of this change, and hydrogen fuel cells can help in each area.
Driving Quality Control Excellence with MOM Integration
With MOM integration, compliance with regulatory standards becomes more manageable. Automated data collection and reporting streamline the process of preparing for audits and maintaining certification requirements.
FUTURE-PROOFING MANUFACTURING WITH PHOTO CHEMICAL ETCHING
Photo-chemical etching (PCE) is proving to be more than just a manufacturing process, and instead is seen as an enabler of innovation and a vital tool for future-proofing.
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Brenmiller Energy Achieves Significant Project Milestone: On-Track to Save Tempo Beverages $7.5 Million in Energy Costs Using Thermal Energy Storage
-Brenmiller is replacing Tempo's fossil fuel boilers with a 32 MWh bGen™ thermal energy storage system to deliver sustainable process heat that is expected to mitigate 6,200 tons of carbon emissions annually
-Tempo, partially owned by Heineken International B.V., is one of Israel's largest producers and distributors of beverages for brands including Heineken and Pepsi
-Completion of the Tempo project as planned is expected to accelerate and support the conversion of Brenmiller's current substantial $440 million dollar commercial pipeline into projects with revenues
Siemens and Compass Datacenters Sign Multi-Year Custom Electrical Solution Agreement, Critical to Achieving Aggressive Scaling Targets for Data Center Construction
• Siemens' innovative modular medium-voltage power skid solution enables faster construction of Compass data center facilities
New High Accuracy Hexapod for Optics and Photonics Alignment is Compact
Engineered by PI for test and assembly of high-resolution optics and photonics components.
Rapid Prototyping in Prototype
Rapid prototyping refers to one or several prototypes made first according to the product appearance drawings or structure drawings for checking the appearance or structure reasonableness without opening the mould. With the development of technology, the definition and use of the handpiece has expanded, and it is now more often used to test and validate products, optimise product design, and even used directly as a finished product.
Chromasens 3DPIXA Camera Addresses Challenge of Inspecting Large, Irregular Objects for Defects
Boasting line rate speeds of 29.7 kHz and optical resolution of 200 µm/pixel, the 3DPIXA pro dual 200µm camera simultaneously captures 2D color images along with a height map or 3D point cloud to realize unmatched quality inspection capabilities a wide spectrum of applications, such as food processing, automotive production, and natural products like wood pieces or ceramic tiles. T
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
BigRep ONE: Large-Scale 3D Printing
The BigRep ONE is an award-winning, large-format 3D printer at an accessible price point. With over 350 systems installed worldwide, it's a trusted solution for prototyping and production by designers, innovators, and manufacturers alike. Featuring a massive one-cubic-meter build volume, the fast and reliable ONE brings your designs to life in full scale.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
T J Davies, Co., Inc.
Since 1965 the T.J. Davies Company has been manufacturing retention knobs (pull studs) for direct sale and distribution. Their retention knobs are manufactured in the United States from steel drawn in the United States. T.J. Davies Company is a veteran-founded, woman-led business dedicated to consistently manufacturing high-quality products that help our customers compete globally.
