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Stands for fifth-generation mobile network, and as its promoters will tell you, it offers increased security, far greater bandwidth (the size of the pipe), and speeds up to 100 times
Stands for fifth-generation mobile network, and as its promoters will tell you, it offers increased security, far greater bandwidth (the size of the pipe), and speeds up to 100 times
Your local power plant relies on a SCADA system to keep the wheels turning safely and efficiently (and automatically), as does your community's wastewater treatment facility, oil and gas
Take a two-axis CNC lathe, add some milling and drilling attachments along with the additional machine axes needed to drive them, and you have a mill-turn machine. They have become increasingly
A virtual model of a physical component or assembly that gathers and contains lifecycle information. It is typically used for continuous improvement, operational or performance analyses, product
How AI, robotics, and innovation drive manufacturing forward—despite workforce shortages, EV challenges, and tariff-related uncertainty in global trade.
Bhargavi Mummareddy earned a PhD in materials science and engineering with specialization in ceramic additive manufacturing and is among the 13% of female researchers in this area. In 2023 she
Good strategic planning in manufacturing starts with clear objectives, necessary tools, strong leadership, and flexibility to adapt to changing business and economic conditions.
A 3D printing technology that deposits, or jets, tiny droplets of photocurable material onto a build platform. Material jetting is known for its high precision and resolution, and is one
Products and services hosted in "the Cloud" and delivered over the Internet on a subscription basis (software, databases, backups, or computing platforms) are offered "as a Service."
The "e" in e-procurement means electronic. If you buy stuff from Amazon or sell on Etsy, you are a member of the e-procurement community.