• Advanced Manufacturing

Which cutting technology is the most suited to your plant?

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Thirty years ago, the global distribution of sheet metal cutting machine-tools was dominated by the oxycut variety (large thicknesses) and, to a lesser extent, the plasma variety (small thicknesses). There was a niche for punching machines along with water jet and laser machines. The latter were aimed at thicknesses less than 5mm and were expensive. Since then, the trend has shifted, shrugging oxycut in favor of other technologies according to thicknesses.

The impact of digitization in the industry’s economy

  • Advanced Manufacturing
Technological advances in manufacturing are undoubtedly shifting the economic landscape and shaping the future of our industry.

Four Steps to Analyzing Your Digital Assets

  • Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing’s digital landscape is shifting dramatically making it essential to take inventory of your shops digital assets. To improve your shop’s operations and become more digital, you must start with understanding what comprises your shop’s digital thread. From computers to machines, and the software that operates them, now is the time to take stock of your company’s assets.