Lasers Target New Medical Applications November 2, 2017 Lasers — well-established tools in the manufacture of medical devices—are continuing to break ground by producing smaller, more precise and more functional parts thanks to faster pulse speeds at lower cost, new applications and the marriage of laser processing to Swiss-style machining.
Lasers on the Cutting Edge November 1, 2017 In the last seven to eight years, solid-state lasers have come to dominate laser welding and cutting,” said Tom Bailey, product specialist for Trumpf Inc. (Farmington, CT). While Trumpf still produces CO2 lasers, for most applications solid-state lasers literally outshine them.
Accurate Data Capture for Welding Process Reporting to the Military June 21, 2023 Laser scanning offers a controlled process that gives manufacturers the edge when vying for military contracts
Precision Metalforming Association Elects 2023 Chairman March 9, 2023 The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) has elected Jeff Aznavorian, president of Plymouth, Mich.-based Clips & Clamps Industries, as its 2023 chairman of the board.
It's Time to Get Serious About Tool Balancing February 27, 2023 Balancing is no act, with tangible benefits for any size shop.
Staying Sharpe with Laser-Focused Technology April 21, 2023 New Berlin, Wis.-based Sharpe Fabrication Inc. has the right technology to keep pace with the speed of customer requirements.
Driving Growth, Productivity, and Profitability April 11, 2023 Moving the needle on American manufacturing innovation
3D Printing Expands Possibilities for Renewable Energy February 14, 2023 Houston-based DET develops innovative packer system that regulates flow of heat and steam in geothermal wells
How SMMs Can Embrace Volatility Using Digital Manufacturing December 8, 2022 To be competitive in today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) need to implement mechanisms to facilitate the effective processing of multiple streams of highly volatile and time-sensitive customer requirements.
Is Additive Manufacturing a Solution for MRO Woes? October 5, 2023 Discover the advancements in metal AM technology and its potential to transform the aviation industry.