July - 20206 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSDigitalization is permeating every process in the manufacturing industry, and metalworking is no exception. The traditional processes in metalworking are giving way to a continuously-controlled material flow where every component communicates autonomously with other components within the systems on the plant floor. New-age technologies, such as robotics, augmented reality (AR), 3D printing, and IoT, are playing an increasingly important role in bringing about new possibilities in metalworking, which in turn, is driving flexibility and cost-efficiency in manufacturing. Through integrated control systems and suitable interfaces, robotics automates machine processing in an end-to-end manner. In addition, swift communication enables users to control and monitor the processes using a single interface for a perfectly harmonized process chain.Further, while 3D printing allows faster production of metalworking and machine tools in larger volumes, IoT aids companies in installing sensors on machines and appliances to provide real-time feedback to engineers from the production systems. On the other hand, AR improves operations maintenance, safety, design and prototyping, training, and quality control. Visualization transforms manufacturing operations procedures, simplifying the installation processes, and allowing users and technicians to identify and track any fault in the plant floor in real-time. In this edition of Manufacturing Technology Insights, we shed light on the most prominent metalworking and machine tool providers that offer turnkey technologies and tools for the unique needs of their clients. These companies allow their clients to improve user experience and bottom line. The edition also comprises insightful articles from the domain experts. Let us know your thoughts. Toward Smart ProductivityEditorialCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Contact Us:Phone:510.936.8381Fax:510-894.8405Email:sales@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comeditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.commarketing@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com July - 08 - 2020, Vol 06 - Issue 22 (ISSN 2644-2493) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manufacturing Technology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerDavid ParkerAnnie Mathewsannie@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comAva Gracia Peter ThomasRose DcruzAaron PaulTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturing Technology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
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