Advanced Automation (Page 4)

How can you build large, durable structures in deep space in a way that minimizes parts handling, simplifies construction steps, and can be automated or controlled remotely? In a project funded by NASA, EWI and BOND Technologies have developed and validated a process based on refill friction stir spot welding (RFSSW) to build a solar...

Matt Malloy Last month, EWI Automation Program Manager Matt Malloy attended Modex 2024 in Atlanta, where he checked out the hottest new technology geared toward streamlining manufacturing productivity. He was especially impressed with the range of solutions available to small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in terms of flexibility and cost effectiveness. Here are Matt’s top...

Automated Solutions to Improve Foundry Processes By Ryan Gneiting and J. Logan McNeil Automation is a transformative force reshaping the manufacturing landscape. The confluence of shifting job trends and manufacturing dynamics has thrust automation into the spotlight as a pivotal solution to address critical challenges. Current job reports underscore a growing scarcity of skilled workers,...