Manufacturing Innovation (Page 14)

Tele-Welding: The New Remote Workforce for Manufacturing by Henry Cialone We live in a world where getting things done remotely is quickly becoming the new normal. Every day, technicians use the internet to fix computer problems from afar, logging in from wherever they are and using a virtual mouse to remotely navigate a customer’s desktop....

Shift, a program based at EWI’s Buffalo Manufacturing Works, is designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers improve their operations and competitiveness by identifying and investing in critical technology. Having just completed its first full year, Shift has already made a significant impact on manufacturing community in Western New York state. The program has helped...

As the demand for electric and hybrid electric vehicles continues to increase, automotive OEMs and suppliers face an array of engineering challenges. Every major system in a car – from battery to wire harness through powertrain – is affected by the transition. Methods of welding, joining, testing, and inspection all must be re-evaluated as newer,...