The number of industrial robots will jump by 10 percent annually in the world’s top 25 export nations through 2025. The current growth rate? Only 2 or 3 percent — proving how rapidly this technology is going to start hitting the industry. Along with industrial automation comes some hesitation. Let’s take a look at six common myths about automation manufacturing.
Read MoreIn just 10 years, additive manufacturing has grown from almost nothing to more than 28 percent of the total global product and service revenues of the manufacturing industry. Let’s take a look at some individual case studies from five of today’s biggest industries.
Read MoreAs 3D printing shapes the direction of healthcare, medicine, aviation, sports, biotechnology and other industries, we can now see how this new technology is changing the final frontier. Near the end of June, the European Space Agency is set to send its first 3D printer to the International Space Station.
Read MoreThe U.S. is becoming increasingly attractive as a location for making certain products – and as a base for global exports. Is the “Made in China” era coming to an end?
Read MoreCall it going green, eco-friendly or environmentally conscious, a significant number of manufacturers are realizing the benefits of sustainable business practices – and are committed to doing their part.
Read MoreBy 2020, more than 50 billion devices will be connected to the internet. As our world becomes one enormous connected network of information, how will the IoT revolutionize manufacturing? We explored 5 different ways.
Read MoreRobots play a huge role in the productivity of American manufacturing — and the productivity has just begun. Read three effects robotics will soon have on manufacturing.
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