Parting and Grooving for the Long Haul February 24, 2021 Some trends in machining remain constant. Machine speeds continue to increase. Difficult-to-cut materials are used more frequently.
Using Spring-Loaded Fixtures in Automation February 23, 2021 Part holding fixtures are critical for precisely holding and locating parts. Most such fixtures use locators for positioning.
Dispelling Factory Automation Myth #1 February 17, 2021 Automating machining operations is at the top of the list of goals for most manufacturers, as needs and capital expenditure budgets allow.
Eaton to Develop Gearing for EVs February 18, 2021 Power management company Eaton today announced its Vehicle Group is developing gearing solutions for electrified vehicles (EVs).
PRAB Introduces Auto-Take Up September 3, 2021 PRAB Inc. is introducing the Auto-Take Up System, a conveyor enhancement that automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments.
Hardinge Acquires Ohio Tool Works September 1, 2021 Hardinge Inc. has acquired Ohio Tool Works, LLC. Hardinge said the deal will enhance its machine tool and workholding portfolio.
Automotive Cybersecurity Vital for Vehicles and Factories August 10, 2021 Kugler Maag Cie describes why cybersecurity is important for automotive factories and vehicles.
Ways to get more people of color into management July 29, 2021 This letter from the editor of Smart Manufacturing magazine provides some samples of what can be done to increase the number of Black and brown managers in manufacturing.
Automation Redefines Tool Presetting May 26, 2021 Automation, as applied to tool Presetters, references a variety of operational and communications features that can be incorporated in a machine or system customized for the special needs of an individual shop or a major manufacturing facility.
U.S.: The Once and Future Manufacturing Leader May 21, 2021 The U.S. has not been competitive, so companies sourced offshore to meet consumer and industrial demand for low-priced goods. Fortunately, however, a positive localization trend since 2010 indicates an increasing rate of reshoring by U.S. companies and foreign direct investment by foreign companies.