Servopress 101: A Basic Guide January 8, 2020 Servomechanisms are at the heart of 21st century automation. The basic elements are a servomotor; a device to convert rotary motion into linear motion; a suite of sensors to provide the required feedback; a controller to convert feedback data into command signals; and enabling software.
Ovako Launches Enhanced Digital Steel Navigator January 3, 2020 Ovako, a producer of clean steel, has made several enhancements to its online Steel Navigator. This digital tool is designed to help customers search for specific steel grades by group, quality, type of process, product and chemical composition.
New On-Ramps to Workforce Development April 1, 2024 There are two ways to tackle the skilled labor shortage: automate wherever possible or encourage a new generation to consider the manufacturing industry. Bowden Manufacturing of Ohio does both, with the help of industry partners such as Absolute Machine Tools.
Robotic Returns April 3, 2024 A few not-so-tall tales of how machine shops gain a competitive edge through automation
Unfreezing Manufacturing with Data-Driven Agility March 27, 2024 Manufacturers require a deep understanding of operations to make quick, data-driven decisions and keep production running in the face of unpredictable challenges.
Teradyne, Nividia Partner on New AI-Powered Robots March 20, 2024 It’s the first two in a series of AI offerings that the company has in the works.
Improving Warehouse Safety Culture and Safety Training with Loss Trend Analysis March 19, 2024 Warehouses must take a proactive, strategic approach to create a safe working environment.
Stratasys Sending 3D-Printed Materials to the Moon March 12, 2024 Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.
Shelton Machinery Launches TSM Group March 11, 2024 The long-time Mazak distributor will supply manufacturing equipment as TSM Group
Survey: Supply Chain Shortages Remain a Big Concern March 6, 2024 After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.