AI and Manufacturing

By Mark Walker

AI is changing manufacturing. But it isn’t replacing what matters most: craftsmanship and decades of experience. A recent NIST report highlights how manufacturers are using AI to improve decision-making, increase visibility, optimize processes, and improve quality.At Metalworking Group, we see AI the same way we see other advances in manufacturing technology, as a tool that … Continued

What really goes into the price of a fabricated metal part?

By Mark Walker

When someone looks at a fabricated metal part, it can be tempting to think about its cost in fairly simple terms: Those numbers certainly matter. But in complex manufacturing, they are only part of the story. The true cost of producing a part also reflects everything required to make sure that part is manufacturable, repeatable … Continued