Sustainability in manufacturing has been a big topic for many years now and there’s good reason for it. With more and more pressure being put on businesses around the world to reduce their carbon emissions, it’s essential that those who work in sectors with high emission output, do whatever they can to reduce their overall carbon footprint.
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By Todd E. Lizotte, Orest Ohar, and Joseph Dagher of Bold Laser Automation, Inc. Bedford, NH.
Laser-based welding has revolutionized the manufacturing landscape, enabling the precise and efficient joining of intricate assemblies across diverse sectors, including medical devices, automotive, aerospace, and the growing battery and electric vehicle (EV) industries.
What steps can manufacturers take to improve the responsiveness to their supply chain?
A combination of intensely competitive global markets, constantly evolving consumer demands, and unsettling international geopolitical events means manufacturers cannot rely on conventional models to optimize efficient supply chains.
“Lean isn’t going to help you if your quality is bad. Why just make bad stuff faster?”
I hear this comment, or ones like it, more often than I’d like. It’s a misnomer that for whatever reason has caught on, even though it couldn’t be more wrong. Lean is a lot more than just “better, faster, cheaper.” The fact is that Lean and Quality are close cousins, and the relationship needs to be better understood throughout industry.
What is Augmented Reality in the Manufacturing Industry?
Wendy Mlynarek, Strategic Business Development Director at DELMIA takes a closer look at the many applications of augmented reality in the manufacturing sector, whilst also exploring some of the basics for the sector.
Digital Twin technology has quickly become a staple with many of the largest manufacturers in the automotive and industrial engineering sector around the world thanks to its ability to provide huge amounts of value in saving time and optimizing plant effectiveness. Whilst uptake in smaller manufacturing firms has been slower, those within the sector are slowly starting to
see the value that digital twin technology can bring, no matter the size of the business.
Shock and vibration problems are common hurdles engineers encounter when working to ensure the reliability of military equipment. Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry specializes in creating engineered products such as vibration isolation mounts to address these challenges, not only for military applications but for other key industries as well.
Robotics simulation can be defined as a digital tool used to engineer robotics- based automated production systems. Essentially, robot simulation employs a digital representation (or a digital twin) to enable dynamic interaction with robot models and machines in a virtual environment. Robot an automation simulation aims to bring automation systems online much faster and initiate production with fewer errors than conventional automation engineering.
Technology continues to revolutionize the manufacturing industry, bringing new levels of efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness. The integration of automation, 3D printing, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain is transforming the way products are designed, produced, and shipped. Let’s explore each of these technological advancements and their impact on the manufacturing industry.
For manufacturers, obtaining quality certifications is essential to ensure that their products meet industry standards and customer requirements. Two of the most widely recognized certifications are AS9100 and ISO 9001. While both certifications focus on quality management systems, they have different requirements and are intended for different industries. In this article, we will explore the key differences between AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications and help you determine which one is right for your manufacturing business.