The additive manufacturing (AM) industry, once synonymous with rapid growth and innovation, is now experiencing a notable deceleration in workforce expansion. This trend is raising questions and concerns among industry stakeholders and workers alike. The central subject of analysis is the
The looming labor shortage in the manufacturing sector has forced many companies to look for innovative solutions. Plex, a Rockwell Automation company, has recently launched a connected worker solution designed to address these challenges. This advanced digital tool embedded within Plex’s
The manufacturing sector is on the brink of a significant transformation as it moves from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0. Industry 4.0, characterized by the integration of cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things (IoT), has already modernized factories with advanced data analytics and highly
In a groundbreaking move to push the limits of metal additive manufacturing (AM), MELD Manufacturing Corporation has entered into a research collaboration with the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University (WSU). This partnership aims at driving significant
Smart factories are transforming the manufacturing industry, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. At the core of this transformation is the seamless collaboration between human workers and AI systems, driving
Humanoid robots are gaining attention in the manufacturing sector thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. As industries face labor shortages and increasing demands for automation, the potential benefits and challenges of integrating humanoid robots into manufacturing
