Why AI & AR/VR Can Help Aerospace Manufacturers Like Boeing Improve Design and Maintenance of Aircrafts

The aerospace industry prides itself on operating at the forefront of technological innovation, yet it consistently seeks ways to improve aircraft design and maintenance. Issues ranging from optimizing intricate engineering processes to ensuring meticulous inspections and repairs present ongoing challenges for manufacturers. This critical demand for precision and efficiency has paved the way for the […]

AI, Digital Twins, Cobots Drive Industrial Change

Reprinted from Industry Today The modern industrial landscape is changing rapidly, driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, and collaborative robots (cobots). This trifecta is not only enhancing existing operations but fundamentally reimagining how manufacturing and logistics sectors function, creating a synergistic environment where human and machine capabilities are maximized. The International Federation […]

How Advanced Tech Will Reshape Manufacturing In The Reshoring Era

Reprinted from Manufacturing-journal.net The recent tariff decisions have reignited discussions about bringing factory jobs back to the United States. While this move aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, it also introduces numerous challenges for U.S. manufacturers. From establishing new production lines to managing intricate supply chains, the journey to successful […]

AI in manufacturing: From predictive to prescriptive

Reprinted from www.engineerlive.com The progression of intelligent automation in manufacturing and supply chain management has been pretty groundbreaking. From the early days of the Industrial Revolution to today’s era of smart factories and agentic AI, the journey has been marked by continuous innovation and adaptation.  The recent integration of information technology with automation led to […]

The Reshoring Revolution: Navigating New Policies For A Manufacturing Renaissance

Republished from Robotics Tomorrow available here. 03/25/25, 05:42 AM | Industrial Robotics, Factory Automation | automation, Onshoring, Tariffs The Tariff Strategy: A Double-Edged Sword President Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, particularly on steel and aluminum imports, are reshaping the calculus for global manufacturers. By imposing a 25% tariff on steel imports and elevating aluminum tariffs to 25%, the administration aims to level […]

FastenerTalk Podcast | More on… Artificial Intelligence

Republished from Fastener and Fixing.com: “The FastenerTalk Podcast” Mar 19, 2025 Season 6 Episode 3Fastener + Fixing Magazine In this episode of Fastener Talk, Content Director Will Lowry, is joined by Editor Claire Aldridge and Assistant Editor Becca England, to discuss Artificial Intelligence and how it can be used within the fastener industry. To further delve into […]

The manufacturing renaissance

Reprinted from Defense and Munitions, available here. As the U.S. manufacturing sector faces new challenges in workforce recruitment and retention, a technological evolution is quietly reshaping the defense industry landscape. With approximately 13 million people employed in U.S. factories, manufacturing remains a cornerstone of the American economy. However, the industry is dealing with a persistent […]