In the world of manufacturing, CNC machining is coming out on top. CNC machining is used everywhere from the automotive and medical industries to aerospace, gas and oil, and warehouse operations. Anywhere you see a machine, a molded part, or a product in use, CNC machining probably has a part in its construction.
Given the rise in uses for CNC machining, it’s no wonder industries are catching onto the high-accuracy, quick-production times that CNC operations provide. And, with the manufacturing world increasingly looking to incorporate IoT into their productions, the future of CNC machining is looking incredibly bright.
What’s next for the world of CNC operators? An increasing move to incorporate artificial intelligence, or AI, into operations. Over the next several years, CNC machining could see something of a revolution that includes machines that respond to Alexa-like voice commands, predictive learning and machine scheduling for optimized performance and down-time, and better data analysis, programming, and testing.
Sound like a stretch? It’s probably coming sooner than you think. AI is poised to be the next big revolution that will enhance production capacity, boost machine productivity, and optimize an industry whose goal is to function with lights-out capability. Here are just a few ways AI and CNC machining make such a perfect match, and why these changes are rapidly approaching.