Written by MEP National Network's Chuck Werner, Lean Technology Manager of Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center One advantage of my current role, which I did not get to experience while working full-time in manufacturing, is getting to take part in conferences…
MPI Internet of Things Study - Competitive Benchmarks The Internet of Things (IoT) is fundamentally changing the way manufacturers compete. Is your company ready for the IoT? Find out by participating in the 2018 MPI Internet of Things Study. After completion, you'll…
While ransomware is not new, the Wannacry attack has been so widespread that many small-business owners, manufacturers among them, have likely lost some sleep wondering if they’ve done enough to protect their systems. Could a ransomware attack be the end…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Over history, we have experienced 3 Industrial Revolutions. The connections through the Internet have set the stage for the greatest revolution yet. Industry 4.0 involves a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital,…
Written by Bruce Morey, Contributing Editor of AdvancedManufacturing.org The next “dynamic duo” may not involve humans at all. “Machine vision and robots make for a perfect marriage,” stated Klas Bengtsson, global product manager, vision systems for ABB Robotics (Auburn Hills, MI). This…
An innovative program in Pennsylvania leveraged stimulus funds to drive broadband deployment, adoption and use. Small and mid-sized businesses flourished. Below is a snippet that mentions MANTEC's success. MANUFACTURING IS COOL One of the technical assistance partners was MANTEC, an…
While some people think of manufacturing as the mechanical process of producing goods and services with machinery, equipment, and manpower, those who work in the industry understand that it is much more involved. Data collection is a key component of…
Cloud computing is rapidly becoming an essential process in just about every industry. Manufacturing is no exception. A simple explanation of cloud computing is that it entails storing and accessing data over the internet instead of a computer’s hard drive.…
It seems that manufacturing technology is changing and evolving at the speed of light. The manufacturers who are the first to harness emerging technologies are usually the ones who remain ahead of their competitors and continue to thrive in these…
Deadline Looming on New Cybersecurity Standards for Defense Contractors In order to hold defense contracts beyond December 31, 2017 companies must comply with a more rigorous IT security protocol, which many firms are finding difficult to understand or implement. And with a…