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3D Printing Jigs, Fixtures & Other Manufacturing Tools

The fundamental objectives of manufacturing — improve quality, decrease cycle time and reduce costs — are the… Read More
3D Printing: Modular Prototype Production With Lasers

Siemens and the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a faster production process based on selective laser… Read More
Rolling With Additive Manufacturing In The Automotive Sector

Automotive manufacturers are under great pressure to develop vehicles which are due to go into… Read More
Voice Of The Industry: Is Now The Time To Try Direct Digital Manufacturing?

Scott Crump, chairman and chief innovation officer of Stratasys explains how direct digital manufacturing, otherwise… Read More
Where Are You Going Industry 4.0?

When Industry 4.0 took off in Germany it rapidly made it to the headlines. With… Read More
Stronger Turbine Blades With Molybdenum Silicides

Researchers at Kyoto University have found that molybdenum silicides can improve the efficiency of turbine… Read More
Enhancing Engine Performance With Thermal Spray Coating (Part II)

In Part II of "Enhancing Engine Performance With Thermal Spray Coating", Paulo ES Rosa, manager,… Read More
Enhancing Engine Performance With Thermal Spray Coating (Part I)

The advantages of using aluminium alloy engine blocks over cast iron blocks can be augmented… Read More

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Digitalisation Of The Manufaturing Sector (Part I)

Features

How can Asian manufacturers maintain their competitive edge in the next 40 years? The answer lies in its evolution towards an Industry 4.0 manufacturing model. By Imtiaz Ahmed, Asia Pacific Mobil SHC brand manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants.

The Digital Transformation (Part I)

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With Industry 4.0, there is now an increasing trend towards digitalisation in industrial environments. Bystronic’s head of development (CTO) Dr Jürgen Hohnhaus talks about the benefits behind this development. By Oliver Hergt with photos by Manuel Stettler.

Smart Factory At Your Fingertips

Machine Tools

Smart factories are an important spoke in a future decentralised society. Tools are being developed to help accelerate productivity and lower costs. Contributed by Cecilia Tan, marketing and communications manager, Schaeffler (Singapore)

Networked Production

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In a world where everything is getting smarter, networked production can increase one’s production efficiency. By Bystronic

Smart Sensors Are Bringing About A Paradigm Shift In Production

Features

The smart factory employs smart sensors to intelligently detect and process data to improve productivity. By Michael Kaspar, product manager for photoelectric sensors & fibres, Sick