A machine is a critical component in an enterprise’s manufacturing facility, often found in the production line of a plant or factory. This piece of equipment is an industrial asset that needs to be designed, operated and maintained.
As the industry evolves, the need for more efficient space usage drives the adoption of compact enclosures. These smaller units are proof that when it comes to industrial automation, bigger isn't always better.
NASA has shown how generative design and advanced digital manufacturing from Protolabs can cut its development time from design to finished product from years to just 36 hours.
Automatic object detection is growing ever more sophisticated, yet the accurate detection of humans still poses unique challenges. Omron’s Gabriele Fulco explores what it is that makes humans so difficult to detect reliably and how successfully navigating these obstacles could usher in a new era of productivity.
Roger Haw, CEO of Flame Hardeners, offers a personal view on the future of manufacturing in the UK.