C hallenges abound for today’s manufacturers. Labor shortages and rising labor costs require innovative solutions to maintain productivity with fewer staff. Inflation continues to exert pressure on raw material costs, squeezing margins.
Productivity looks good on paper. It’s measurable, visible, and in many organizations, it’s worshipped. But here’s the problem: Productivity isn’t the same as progress.
A student at the University of Perugia 3D scanning an implant with Artec Micro II.
The dental industry is seeing a surge in 3D printing, with the technology enabling a growing number of dentists to rapidly create custom implants in clinics around the world.
Lasers enable safe, scratch-resistant marking that’s more durable than ever.
In medical technology, safety is paramount. Every step in the manufacturing process must meet the highest standards, from patient protection to regulatory compliance.
A team of NIST researchers, including Srivalli Telikepalli (shown here), developed a standard reference material that will help biopharmaceutical companies better detect these particles in their drug products.
A rapidly growing category of drugs called protein-based biotherapeutics can be used to treat cancers and genetic and autoimmune disorders.
The Bott Group speeds up its 3D measurement processes for in-vehicle fittings thanks to the HandySCAN 3D|MAX Series
The Bott Group designs vehicle and operating equipment as well as workplace systems.
I recently needed to have a hot water expansion tank installed in my house. The first plumber who came to mind is widely advertised on local radio.
Pharmaceutical serialization practices are on the rise and have progressively become a worldwide standard as a result of stringent regulations in various of markets, including the United States, European Union, China, and Argentina.
Lincoln Laboratory's microwave imaging technology was licensed by Liberty Defense, which developed the HEXWAVE security screening system seen here.
A new security screener that people can simply walk past may soon be coming to an airport near you. Last year, U.S. airports nationwide began adopting HEXWAVE, a commercialized system based on microwave imaging technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Tyler Smith, a technical staff member at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, operates a Juggerbot 3D printer at the MDF on ORNL’s Hardin Valley campus. Juggerbot 3D is collaborating with ORNL to pioneer systems that print both thermoset and thermoplastic polymers.
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