3D Printing 'Will Bring Mass Customization'

3D printing pioneers say their technology can return us to our pre-industrial roots, where customized designs trump mass production.

Apr 15th, 2015

3D printing pioneers say their technology can return us to our pre-industrial roots, where customized designs trump mass production.

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

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The Future of Manufacturing Training

In-house training will likely grow in scope, but there are barriers to be overcome.

Boston Requiring Zero Emissions for Large Buildings by 2050

It applies to about 3,500 commercial and residential buildings.

This May 16, 2021, photo shows window air conditioners in New York. In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.

EPA Completes Rule to Phase Out Gases Used as Refrigerants

The new rule is intended to decrease U.S. production and use of HFCs by 85% over the next 15 years.

Ahold Delhaize Opens Massive Connecticut Distribution Center

The retailer's distribution and logistics arm, ADUSA Supply Chain, said the DC will receive, select and transport 88 million cases of nonperishable grocery products annually.

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PepsiCo to Spend $33M on Upgrades at UK Quavers Factory

It'll boost capacity for the production of Quavers — a popular deep-fried potato-based British snack food under the Walkers brand.

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Warehouse AI: High Expectations, Not Hitting Potential

A survey of executives found that they're using AI mostly for inventory management, and expressed challenges with using AI more broadly.

An EPA environmental officer using a chemical detector to test for VOC levels in a factory.

High Solids Coatings: A Solution to VOC Regulations for Facility Managers

Conventional paints are the primary source of volatile organic compounds, making the coatings industry a major target for regulation. Here's what facility managers should know.

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August Sees Big Jump in Food & Beverage Facility Projects

It was the best tracked month since November 2020.

How Extended Reality Is Improving Maintenance and Training

Unanticipated and disruptive events have made strategies that optimize the digital thread more important than ever before.

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Manufacturing’s Newest (and Biggest) Challenge

Hackers continue to target industrial control systems and legacy security measures primarily because they utilize outdated technology.

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What Food Processors Need to Know About Roof Rats

Just one roof rat inside a food processing facility can cause thousands of dollars in product and structural damage. Get all the need-to-know info here.