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Modern Machine Shop
APRIL 29, 2025
Let’s start with AI’s role in discrete part manufacturing — a topic prone to wildly varying interpretations within our industry. The article shows how AI can be used to amplify human expertise and allow shop-specific knowledge to seamlessly integrate with the shop floor. Robots and cobots are nearly ubiquitous.
21st Century Tech
JUNE 9, 2025
Skilled trades are becoming more technology-enabled , meaning workers are using these smart tools to boost productivity, rather than seeing jobs disappear. In this article, we focus on three trades where digitization and AI are changing the nature of blue-collar work. Let’s dig in. Not at all.
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Control Engineering
JUNE 8, 2023
Learning Objectives Pitch in to help fill the skills gap by dispelling dull, dirty and dangerous myths. Share knowledge through software, mentoring, articles and use of trusted tools like Control Engineering. Enable career paths by providing budgets, tools, embodiment of knowledge.
Mold Making Technology
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Generally, that path would include 2D and 3D drawings of the components and their assembly, which would go through various prototyping stages in low-cost, low-volume manufacturing methods such as CNC machining or cast urethane molding. Then, the design would go into a more robust prototype rapid-tooling process and finally off to production.
Additive Manufacturing
MARCH 13, 2023
There are several key considerations when starting your own service bureau and this article will include insights from several veterans and newcomers. The beauty of today’s manufacturing environment is that anyone can start a 3D printing service bureau and begin printing parts today.
i4.0 today
DECEMBER 16, 2022
This article outlines the main communication and safety challenges facing mobile robot manufacturers and provides an easy way to overcome these challenges to keep mobile robots moving. Before we begin, let’s define what we mean by mobile robots. Mobile robots are everywhere, from warehouses to hospitals and even on the street.
Fastener News Desk
OCTOBER 26, 2022
It’s been interesting just to understand the business needs and the industry and that I’m able to help and support Daniel and dovetail with regards to Daniel’s expertise as well. FND : Hello, Cris Young here from Fastener News Desk at the International Fastener Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. MT : Cris good afternoon.
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