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Matt Danford Former Senior Editor
Matt joined the MMS team in 2006 after graduating from Ohio University (Bobcats, not Buckeyes!) with a B.S. degree in Journalism. He traveled the country (and the world) to see manufacturing technology in action and to learn as much as possible from those who design and use it. With experience ranging from managing case study and industry news sections to feature writing and editing to event coverage, photography and engaging on social media, Matt is eager for any opportunity to spread wisdom that can help North American manufacturers succeed.
In 2019, Matt began writing a monthly column covering topics related to data-driven manufacturing. Other topics of particular interest include shop management, cutting tools, and moldmaking.
For Automated Machining Business, 3D Printing’s Value-Add Keeps Adding Up
Through robot grippers, assembly aids, custom kits and coolant hardware, additive manufacturing impacts every stage of production.
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AI-Driven "Operating System" Makes Data Count
AI assistance could help additive manufacturing operations link engineering and design data to what is really happening on the factory floor.
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Arcing away from Near-Net Forging
An electrical arc process joins a field of additive manufacturing technologies that could one day provide aerospace manufacturers with alternatives to near-net-shape forgings.
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High-Throughput Cell Segregates Additive, Subtractive Processes
The real value of building parts layer by layer isn't the potential to replace conventional, subractive machining, but to complement it.
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Driving Change, Layer by Layer
A vehicle currently in development will not only have a body produced entirely via additive manufacturing processes, but also promises to break new ground in fuel efficiency.
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Is Direct-Digital Manufacturing Right For You?
Additive fabrication technology has moved beyond prototyping. These four indicators can help manufacturers decide whether to consider direct-digital manufacturing (DDM) for their operations.
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