Adding it Up at IMTS 2018 August 8, 2018 Additive manufacturing (AM) pioneer Charles Hull introduced the first commercial 3D printer, the SLA-1, in 1987. Jaws dropped, machinists wondered about their next career, pundits said it spelled the death of traditional manufacturing. None of that happened, thankfully; in fact, some said 3D printing was a bunch of hype, good for little more than investment casting patterns and proof of concept prototypes.
Hot Techniques for Cutting High-Temperature Alloys August 1, 2018 For Dale Mickelson, Yasda product manager at Methods Machine Tools Inc. (Sudbury, MA) and author of several books on hard milling, tackling heat-resistant superalloys (HRSAs) requires the perfect combination of machine, workholding, tooling, tool paths and coolant.
CNC Software Releases Mastercam 2019 June 27, 2018 CAD/CAM developer CNC Software Inc. (Tolland, CT) announced the release of Mastercam 2019, which was developed to streamline the manufacturing process from job setup to job completion.
Methods Machine Tools Announces Management Changes, Celebrates 60 Years June 27, 2018 Methods Machine Tools Inc. (Sudbury, MA) announced two key management appointments: President Jerry Rex was named president and chief executive officer, and Dale Hedberg was promoted to vice president of operations.
ANCA Launches New Tech Center, Provides Insight to Future of Manufacturing June 4, 2018 ANCA Inc. opened its technical center expansion May 23-24, 2018, in Wixom, MI, hosting more than 200 customers, vendors, and community members at the event. This multi-million-dollar investment provides a larger demonstration floor, classrooms for training, and a larger machine assembly and process development area.
GF Machining Opens Aerospace and Energy Center of Competence March 16, 2018 GF Machining Solutions (GFMS) celebrated the grand opening of its new 21,000 ft² (1950 m²) Aerospace and Energy Center of Competence in Huntersville, NC (near Charlotte), with a flourish and local dignitaries.
Breaking Through with AI March 1, 2024 Medical manufacturers use machine learning to boost patient care.
The Rx for Medical Manufacturing: Micro-Cutting February 29, 2024 Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.
Machining Any Part, Any Time on Any Machine January 8, 2024 Not every contract manufacturer has the capability to quickly switch production between myriad parts, but that’s exactly the position FPD Co. is in thanks to Grob Systems Inc.’s automated five-axis machining.
Data is the Golden Ticket for Chocolate Production January 2, 2024 Connected industrial ecosystems are helping chocolate manufacturers push the boundaries of what is possible. Rob McGreevy of Aveva Group Ltd. explains how data-led digital technologies are supporting the growth of more resilient, competitive and demand-driven businesses.