Making Metal 3D Printing More Accessible and More Affordable July 31, 2017 In this sponsored podcast, Markforged Applications Engineer Peter Kootstra explains to SME’s Jim Sawyer how his company has developed a process that can cut the cost of metal 3D printing by as much as 80% compared to standard methods.
How the IOT is Changing Robotic Manufacturing January 3, 2017 Mark Scherler, General Manager of Materials Joining for FANUC America, explores how the Internet of Things is changing robotic manufacturing, laser processes that are being used with robotics, and how changes in the manufacturing labor force are affecting the need for robotics.
Importance of Manufacturing Day, How You Can Gen Involved September 22, 2017 Bjorn Schwarzenbach, communications and project coordinator at Rollomatic, talks with Candace Roulo, managing editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, about how Rollomatic is addressing the public perception of the manufacturing industry and how Manufacturing Day, a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers, plays an important role to educate communities across the country about manufacturing career opportunities.
Tooling U-SME Prepares to Unveil Additive Certification April 19, 2017 Jeannine Kunz, vice president of Tooling U-SME, details how awareness of AM’s capabilities is clearly on the rise: Some big manufacturers are focusing on what AM means to their human capital, and AM is often being incorporated into existing roles.
Hoffmann Group Targets the US Market with new US Subsidiary July 17, 2017 Charlie Slagle, president and CEO of Hoffmann Group USA, talks with Editor in Chief Alan Rooks about the history of The Hoffmann Group as a tooling manufacturer and distributor in Europe, and its 2016 entry into the US market. The company markets its Garant and Holex brand portfolios and distributes a wide variety of products from other tooling manufacturers.
GF Machining Solutions Introduces New Machine Tools July 6, 2017 Ken Baeszler, a market segment manager and product manager at GF Machining Solutions, sat down at SME’s Eastec show with Manufacturing Engineering’s Jim Sawyer to discuss GFMS’s new offerings of machine tools. Baeszler begins by describing the new Mill P 900, a high-precision machine tool for the mold and die industry.
Stratasys Introduces Continuous-Build 3D Demonstrator, a Mass-customization Play May 23, 2017 At RAPID + TCT in Pittsburgh, Roger Kelesoglu, director of sales enablement at Stratasys, previews the company’s new Continuous-Build 3D Demonstrator.
How SME Promotes Advanced Manufacturing and Helps Develop a Skilled Workforce September 21, 2017 In this podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Jeff Krause, Chief Executive Officer of SME, about the role of SME, how that role is evolving, the growth of smart manufacturing, new education venues, and the importance of workforce development.
SLM Solutions Exec Weighs in on Important AM Market Trends March 16, 2017 At the Aerodef conference, SLM Solutions’ Winthrop Sheldon takes on this and several other market-trend questions.
The Skinny on the New NASA-SME Partnership March 14, 2017 For starters, NASA’s HUNCH program brings projects, mentors, expertise and schools. SME’s PRIME initiative brings mentors, equipment and a scholarship component. “It’s kind of a big deal that those things mesh so well,” says Blake Ratcliff, program manager of NASA HUNCH.