In the loop

This is a blog post from Spencer Strouse, Director of Engineering at DCS. Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is a tool engineers use to make sure parts fit and work together the way they should. It’s like a shared language that helps designers, builders and inspectors all understand exactly how precise each part needs to be.

This blog comes from Sushilendra Deshpande from our India team, who shares his reflections on the Sandvik AI Hackathon 2025.

In this blog post, Team Obsidian from one of the winning teams in the hackathon shares his perspective from the day.

In the evolving world of manufacturing, efficiency is not just about doing things faster or more reliable but also smarter. That’s why at Intelligent Manufacturing, we’re not only investing in our own AI-infused capabilities, the Manufacturing Copilot, we’re also embracing a broader, open ecosystem of start-ups and innovators that help shape the future manufacturing.

At Wallåkra Mekaniska, innovation isn’t just a buzzword. It’s how we keep our edge. As a small CNC milling company we’ve learned to think strategically, act boldly, and embrace technologies that helps us work smarter. In this blog post we share our journey into AI-supported manufacturing and digital optimization, all grounded in a sustainable mindset.

Across the manufacturing world, the pressure to work more sustainably is growing – from customers, regulators, and even within our own organizations. Whether you’re producing components, managing tooling strategies, or supporting digital operations, it’s becoming harder to separate business performance from environmental responsibility.

In our first whitepaper, Six levels of automation in component manufacturing, we introduced a framework to describe how automation is evolving from today's human-controlled processes to future systems where humans focus on optimizing and validating, while software and machines handle execution.

Facing complexity? A trusted partner makes all the difference.

In my role as Chief Technology Officer at Sandvik Manufacturing Solutions, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the digital revolution in manufacturing demands a more nuanced approach than the broad Industry 4.0 vision.

Digital transformation is no longer reserved for large enterprises. Advanced solutions are becoming more accessible, scalable, and cost-effective, making it possible for companies of all sizes to reap the benefits.

The manufacturing industry is changing fast, demanding innovative approaches to stay ahead.

A guide to understanding what’s important to consider for sustainable manufacturing