MOM takes MES one step further by pulling in the quality and maintenance departments, providing a comprehensive, real-time view of manufacturing operations. It's like ERP but without the front
In a Smart Factory, the machine tools, equipment, robots, and software systems are interconnected, sharing data with one another and their human masters.
PLM is the keeper of every stage in a product's lifetime, from the napkin sketch to the final design, the manufacturing process and bill of material, its quality requirements, where
Here, all five axes (typically X, Y, Z, A, and B) on a suitably equipped machining center can be engaged simultaneously, allowing the production of complex, freeform surfaces like those
Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb discusses worker satisfaction in the manufacturing industry during the skilled labor shortage, introducing the September 2024 issue of Manufacturing Engineering.
When buying a machine tool, do you consider the operator training, tooling and maintenance costs, energy consumption, depreciation, and eventual disposal? If not, you're not looking at the total
Think of CRM as ERP for sales and customer service people. It supports contact management, sales efforts, marketing campaigns, support and service requests, and other customer-related activities.
Every new CNC machine or digital device creates a new potential attack vector. The good news is that companies can also use emerging technologies to help protect themselves.
Benjamin Graybill did multiple internships before earning his master’s degree in advanced manufacturing. His first was at Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. In 2023 he was one of SME Media's 30 Under
This special Voices AMplified podcast features host John Barnes, CEO and founder of Barnes Global Advisors Group and Metal Powder Works, speaking with Dawne Hickton. Dawne Hickton is Chair and