International Metalworking News for Asia

This month's issue of International Metalworking News for Asia is loaded with insights on some of the most important trends and initiatives about automation and digitalising your manufacturing. One of the most noteworthy feature is our interview with A3 President Jeff Burnstein. Jeff explained all there is to know about automation technologies and robots. Automation is already happening in some cases, especially in the manufacturing world, where human and machine have always worked side by side. However, many feel uneasy about an automated future because they’re viewing it in the context of today’s workplace. Find out how automation will help save and create jobs throughout the world in the Automation section. Leading off the feature is Stephen Flynn, president of Optical Gaging Products. He says that South East Asia is an important source of supply for many components and subassemblies that go into OGP systems. The company experienced very little slow down in their business in South East Asia, in spite of the strong U.S. Dollar. He believes the markets have held up as well as they have because manufacturers are continuing to invest in quality and process improvement tools. There is a lot more going on in this edition. Be sure to read "Creating the perfect digital twin" and see for yourself how digitalisation of previously manual processes such as tooling item selection and tool assembly creation can help to significantly increase efficiency and machining security. Definitely check out the special feature, which provides fantastic, insight about new tools and technologies revealed at the Manufacturing in the Age of Experience event in Shanghai last year. Dassault Systèmes provides 3DEXPERIENCE universes for collaboration and innovation to implement innovative strategies in supply and demand. The digital factory is not only virtual, connected and automated, but is above all an execution system, where men’s skills are turned to innovation, performance, quality and continuous change. 2016 has been a year in software development, and has set the stage for what promises to be an amazing 2017. As the hectic holiday season winds down, take a moment to read our February issue of International Metalworking News for Asia.