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.

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Keys to Selecting a Food Processing Conveyor That Minimizes Dust Explosion Risk

For processes involving static-sensitive powders in certain concentrations, controlling potential dust ignition, escape and buildup is critical.

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Weak Start to 2021 for Food & Beverage Capital Spending Projects

The number of tracked facility projects in January were down considerably both month-to-month and year-over-year.

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Manufacturers Are Underusing Robots in Their Production Lines

Despite advanced capabilities, robots are mostly used in just a handful of production areas. How can managers think outside the box to further deploy them?

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A Business Case for the Circular Economy

Besides reducing their strain on the environment, there are some major business benefits for manufacturing companies taking a circular approach.

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Chicken Conveyer Focus of Deaths in Probe at Georgia Plant

Unresolved operational issues with the conveyer appear to have resulted in the accidental release of liquid nitrogen in the flash freezing bath.

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Nabisco Plant to Close, 600 Jobs Lost

The Oreo plant was known for filling a portion of Route 208 with the smell of fresh-baked cookies.

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Data: North American Food & Bev. Facility Projects Down 9% in 2020

Capital spending projects in the industry were expectedly down from 2019. Get a full breakdown of activity throughout 2020 here.

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Attacks on Individuals Fall as Cybercrime Tactics Shift

Cybercriminals shifted away from stealing individual consumers' information in 2020 to focus on bigger, more profitable attacks.

Infographic: The Pros and Cons of Various Food Processing Technologies

Food manufacturers are combatting increased demands and concerns about food safety with innovative tools to meet high standards. See some of the latest here.

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The Digital Transformation — Part II: How to Start Your Journey

The "all or nothing" game is a thing of the past.

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Policy Management in the Human-Cobot Workforce Era

How will manufacturers know that their employees are prepared for working closely with autonomous machines?

Using AI to Obtain Actionable Data

While the digitization of manufacturing processes has many benefits, one challenge is getting data to frontline workers quickly and in usable ways.