Tooling Technology Past, Present and Future April 14, 2020 The history of cutting tools goes back a ways—a long, long way. Our prehistoric ancestors were pretty good at making stone tools, and the technology has improved from there. I saw how much on a February visit to the Deutsches Museum in Munich, which has an exhibit on the history of machining.
Innovations in Workholding April 14, 2020 Not long ago, the mention of workholding might call to mind the traditional vise or three-jaw chuck. The integral nature of proper fixturing to successful machining has forever changed that paradigm and made workholding as critical to the manufacturing process as any of the machines or systems of which it is a part.
COVID-19 Reality Setting in for Financial Executives: PwC April 13, 2020 Reality regarding the novel coronavirus is setting in for financial executives, particularly those in manufacturing, consulting firm PwC said today.
Comau Unveils Laser Labs for EV Batteries and Motors April 9, 2020 Dedicated in-house labs create and optimize laser welding processes for electric motors and batteries.
Manufacturing Cuts 18,000 Jobs in March April 3, 2020 Manufacturing lost 18,000 jobs last month, with non-durable goods industries taking the biggest hit as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) slammed the economy.
Gear Machining Made Easy: TNC Cycles for Skiving February 24, 2020 Machining gears is still regarded by many machine tool operators as a true challenge and a realm reserved exclusively for specialists.
New YG-1 Fiberglass Routers Designed to Machine Composites Better, Faster March 4, 2020 YG-1 has launched four new solid-carbide fiberglass routers for CNC or hand routers to handle machining processes for fiberglass and other high-performance fibers. The new routers are optimized in composition, cutting angles, flute strength and stability for longer life and lower cost per part, according to the company.
Passing of GE’s Welch May Be a Cautionary Tale March 4, 2020 When former General Electric Co. chief Jack Welch died this week at 84, it was as if a legend had departed. He was the CEO who had transformed an aging industrial concern into a vibrant giant. But it's also a cautionary tale.
Hitachi Powdered Metals Embraces Robotic Automation, Boosts Volume 400 percent in Tight Labor Market March 30, 2020 Hitachi Powdered Metals (USA) Inc. began a gradual investment in industrial robots at their Greensburg, Ind. plant in 2005, driven by the emergence of a tightening labor market and the opportunity to produce an extremely fragile product.
Coronavirus Impact on Auto Industry May Accelerate March 6, 2020 The impact of the coronavirus on the auto industry is on the cusp of accelerating, according to a Center for Automotive Research presentation today.
