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Keep an Eye on AI
Big data is just the beginning. In the future, optimizing the system will be a function of the system itself.
Read MoreEliminating “Islands of Production” with More and Better Data
A portal that reminds me of Uber today holds the promise to perform like eHarmony in the future, its CEO says.
Read MoreAnswering, “It’s Not What We Do”
Every choice is a step toward a destination. Do you know where you want to go?
Read MoreWhy the Surge in HMCs?
Spending on horizontal machining centers is forecast to reach its highest level in more than a decade. Small shops in particular are buying these machines. A shop I recently visited illustrates the reason.
Read MoreThe Unseen Capacity
Capacity utilization figures conceal the likelihood that it is a particular type of capacity going unused. Also: the debut of a new column.
Read MorePeople and Systems
The 2016 election and its outcome offer two lessons manufacturers will recognize.
Read MoreImpressions of IMTS 2016
Things changed this year. New technologies and a new generation were prominent, and together they are helping to take this show into its next era.
Read MoreCobots and Beyond
Collaborative robots address a challenge that will continue to be addressed.
Read MoreThe Next Milestone Year
The arrival of AM already ensures that IMTS this year will be significant.
Read MoreThe Attentiveness Gap
American visitors to Japan noticed the focus of manufacturing employees there.
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