For decades there have been five basic types of manufacturing processes. They are distinct. Great design engineers understand the nuances of these processes and tailor their designs accordingly. There ...

How are things made? In this video I take a look at the different types of manufacturing processes - forming, casting, molding, machining, joining and additive manufacturing - which are used to create ...

Machining of a part-seating undercut in a medium-density fiberboard fixture. Photo Credit: DeltaWing Manufacturing Almost every composite part, regardless of its constituent materials and regardless ...

Smart manufacturing is all about the latest technology—the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, digital threads, manufacturing execution systems (MES), ...

Five-axis machining technology has grown increasingly capable over the years, but there still have been drawbacks that made some shops think it was out of their reach. And to be fair, there have been ...

The arrival of Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a valid alternative to the original five manufacturing processes is really going to shake up the factory. Within 3 to 5 years, engineering and ...