PLCs, PACs
Model advances incorporating 3D printing into supply chains
Researchers from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and North Carolina State University developed a model to help determine how to incorporate additive manufacturing (AM) technologies into spare part supply chains.
3D-printed objects that sense user interactivity
MIT researchers are integrating sensing capabilities into 3D printable structures comprised of repetitive cells, which enables designers to rapidly prototype interactive input devices. See video.
Cummins integrates metal 3D printed production
More additive manufacturing is expected, lower costs, higher speeds with 20 part numbers available. Depending on the complexity of the part, the technology can print 60 to 100 times faster than other laser-based printing processes, allowing high-volume production.
Smart manufacturing model production lifecycle benefits
MESA International is developing a smart manufacturing model that will provide specific recommendations on how people can be smart in their manufacturing endeavors.
Direct laser writing method leads to advanced printing
Northwestern Engineering researchers have developed a lens produced by electromagnetic methods that allows researchers to print structures on challenging surfaces.
How to tune servo systems: Force control, Part 4: Questions and answers
Inside Machines: More answers regarding servo system tuning follow the April 15 webcast on force control as it relates to tuning servo systems.
The time is now to move to smarter manufacturing
Many chip manufacturers lack an overall digital transformation strategy and cannot make the move to smart manufacturing.
Migrating legacy PLC programs to modern PLC hardware
Zero downtime is a requirement for many water/wastewater processes, often necessitating upgrading legacy automation by migrating existing code
Six ways to improve cybersecurity: Barriers vs. resiliency
Overcome three OT/IT cybersecurity barriers and move towards cyber-resiliency in three cybersecurity steps.
Grant awarded to investigate additive manufacturing quality control
Engineers are investigating comprehensive quality control methods for additive manufacturing (AM) of metals using nondestructive evaluation (NDE).