Trends in the production of metal structures

In the global manufacturing industry, metalworking has been one of the most stable industries for many years. Since the Industrial Revolution, the metalworking industry has been keeping pace with the needs of people by introducing new technologies and innovations. As global markets change in the coming years, the metalworking industry will be in demand.

Trends in metalworking:

• Robotics,
• Automation,
• 3D printing,
• Reshoring,
• Digitalization,
• Cybersecurity.

Robotics

Many industries have been reluctant to introduce robots into technology because they were afraid that robots would replace human labor. But in metalworking plants, robotics has become a valuable asset because it helps solve the problem of labor shortages. Technologists are handing over labor-intensive, monotonous, or even unsafe operations to robots. It is optimal when robotics does not replace human workers, but helps them perform repetitive or labor-intensive tasks, increasing the productivity and efficiency of human workers.

Automation

Automation is when most processes are performed without manual labor, for example, processing on CNC machines. The technology has wide customization options. Automation in metal processing ensures accuracy, speed, and quality of operations. Automation increases productivity, allows you to quickly and accurately perform repetitive actions, unique and complex mechanical processing processes.

3D printing

A method for producing metal structures 3D printing is highly accurate and versatile. Due to the high cost of equipment, the introduction of 3D printing is unaffordable for many companies. But in the future, this technology will be widespread.

Reshoring

The rise in prices for global freight transport, the increase in labor costs in China and India have influenced the return of production facilities to their home ports. This trend favors the development of creativity and innovation and greater control over production. New industries provide jobs and drive the economy.

Digitalization

Installing sensors on equipment and tools allows for accurate measurement of many indicators. Resource planning makes it possible to evaluate efficiency in many aspects of a company's operations.

Cybersecurity

As manufacturers embrace digitalization and automation, information leakage should be minimal. Cyberattacks result in leakage of information about industry technologies, financial reports, and confidential data. Cybersecurity of metalworking organizations should be strengthened in accordance with the criticality level of the enterprises.

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