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6 Technical Trends That Are Reshaping Manufacturing (Part 2)

Last week, we revealed the coolest new technology behind additive manufacturing, wearables, and robots. But with so many examples of technical trends that are sweeping manufacturing and the supply chain in Frost & Sullivan's outline of the Top 50 Emerging Technologies that are expected to transform the world, we couldn't cram them all into one post.  

So without further adieu, here are three more tech trends in the manufacturing industry along with examples of the latest advancements in their respective fields.

Video: 3D Printing Comes To Life - Kind Of

3DP Unlimited, a leading manufacturer of large-scale, industrial-class 3D printers based in Illinois, recently took their 3D printing capabilities to the next level when they constructed a life-sized version of one of their employees.

6 Technical Trends That Are Reshaping Manufacturing (Part 1)

Year after year, the manufacturing industry finds itself on the cutting edge of technology, and 2016 is no exception. The research team at Frost & Sullivan uncovered the Top 50 Emerging Technologies expected to transform the world and, not surprisingly, many of them will impact manufacturers and supply chain professionals.

Don’t Let The Purchase Of New Equipment Drag You Into A Sinkhole

A common misstep among less-seasoned manufacturers is overleveraging themselves on new equipment in the well-intentioned effort to increase capacity. As veteran shop owners know, investing in new equipment can actually be a risky move and be a hindrance to your goals if administered incorrectly.

STEM Programs Gaining Support Throughout the Nation

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve heard about the skills gap impacting industrial companies  and the push for more STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) programs to close the gap.

Answers to 5 of your Burning Questions About Space Exploration

To infinity and beyond!

That was the mantra for everyone who grew up watching a bunch of ragtag toys explore a foreign world. The battle cry for the children who wanted to grow up and be astronauts. And over the last couple of years, the U.S. seems to be reinvesting in the same exploratory wonder we had when we landed on the moon.

5 Breakthroughs Manufacturing the Future of Medical Science

Medicine has come a long way from where it started. We have cured crippling diseases, eradicated plagues, and extended our average lifespan by decades. Pharmaceuticals are owed a lot for the medical breakthroughs that grant us these miracles, from development to distribution. 

But in the 21st century, we have the ability to meld science and technology to open up a new world of disease prevention. Just over the last couple of months promising developments have broken through. So let’s take a look at the medicine of the future.

Women in Manufacturing — Q&A with Wyoming Machine Co-Presidents Lori and Traci Tapani

A family business that has diversified their company to ensure long term success. A women-owned sheet metal fabrication manufacturer whose co-presidents are active in the community. Role models for men and women everywhere, operating in a changing industry while staying true to themselves.

Overhead Lifting Systems can Improve Safety and Efficiency with Crane

Efficiency and safety are two vital considerations when moving materials within a warehouse or manufacturing facility.

Overhead crane and gantry systems can improve the manufacturing process, saving time and avoiding potential accidents.