Factory JournalMachines, processes & the factory floor
Reading index Source-attributed manufacturing reading on industrial automation, machining, additive manufacturing and factory operations. Original publication dates retained.
150 articles · Original source datesOne of the biggest shifts we're seeing is the move toward truly customer-centric operations. Manufacturers are reassessing everything from technology investments to service models with the goal of delivering…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 5 min readWarehouses are turning to digital twins because traditional planning tools cannot keep up with the level of volatility they now face. Recent years brought extreme swings in demand, supplier shifts, labor…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 6 min readIf the world was focused on mass production of standard products with no customization, then PLM would be all you need to manage your product lifecycle. However, mass customization has been a reality for some…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 7 min readEnergy efficiency will ultimately shift from a "nice to have" to a competitive enabler and risk mitigator in the F&B manufacturing space. Using IoT and asset management systems, manufacturers can build…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 4 min readThere is no AI training or lengthy configuration. Customers can turn it on and get immediate value, which makes it very different from AI tools that require heavy setup before anyone can use them.
ManufacturingTomorrow · 3 min readNow more than ever, it's crucial for the United States to build homes efficiently, sustainably and on budget. How can manufacturers of finished building products like drywall, flooring, roofing and ceilings…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 4 min readA 3D-printed buoy uses sensors and solar power to reveal the health of Berlin's River Spree and engage the city with its main river. To meet the project's requirements for scale, durability, and…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 5 min readDavid Altemir, Founder of Altemir Consulting manufacturing consultancy from Dallas, used to build rocket ships. Today, he has his feet firmly planted on the shop floor, helping manufacturers across America…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 5 min readProduct traceability is a growing concern in industries from medical device manufacturing to consumer packaged goods. It is no longer sufficient for a manufacturer to produce high-quality products to ensure…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 15 min readFonons Canyon 3D Deep-Engraving System cost is less expensive, deep-engraves at almost 2X the processing speed, requires no consumables and is 100% maintenance-free. There is no workplace or environmental…
ManufacturingTomorrow · 4 min readDeclining 3D printer prices will prompt innovations at a faster rate in downstream markets, making customization the new norm for a wide variety of products.
ManufacturingTomorrow · 3 min readIf your products have regular and stable characteristics, hard automation makes sense. If however each product is different, flexible automation or robotics should be favored.
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