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.
Robots Grab New Capabilities August 18, 2021 As cobots work their way into machine shops, users are finding many new jobs for them.
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.
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.
3D Systems Adds Four New Resins May 25, 2021 3D Systems announced the addition of four new high-performance, production-capable resins to its Figure 4 portfolio designed specifically for both batch-run, end-use part manufacturing, and prototyping applications.
FMS for Low-Volume, High-Mix Shop Provides Stable, Predictable Process April 29, 2021 Through its 40 years of success, though, the name “Advanced” really became a philosophy and objective, woven into every strand of the company’s DNA.
Nexteer Revamps Software Engineering Organization April 29, 2021 Nexteer Automotive said it is creating a single strategic software team.
ABB’s IRB 1300 robot enhanced for harsh and cleanroom applications April 29, 2021 IRB 1300 features IP67, Foundry Plus 2 and cleanroom ISO 4 versions, enabling new applications in harsh and contamination-free production environments.