Building simulation tools for non-programmer types March 28, 2017 A significant trend in the last decade in manufacturing and engineering can be summed up in a simple phrase—more digital. From CAD designs to sophisticated simulations used to verify their functionality, products as complex as airplanes and automobiles live their early conceptual lives in a digital world. Increasingly, the factory systems used to create them are doing likewise.
San Diego Machine Tech Program Leads the Way to Jobs, Puts San Diego City College on the Map March 16, 2017 Since the 1900s, the Machine Technology Program (MACT) at San Diego City College has been preparing machinists for jobs in the real world by engaging local industry leaders to tailor the curriculum to fit their needs and ensure marketable graduates.
Multiple Lasers in Metal AM a Blessing and a Bane March 28, 2017 Anyone using 3D printers is familiar with arriving in the morning (or receiving an e-mail from the machine in the middle of the night) to find a failed build, for a variety of reasons. As the technology matures, and users and system manufacturers become more knowledgeable, failures diminish and uptime increases.
Full Stream Ahead: Waterjet Smooths Production February 6, 2017 More shops than ever are embracing waterjet cutting systems. And for the most part, the reason is that a number of customer-driven improvements/innovations to waterjet technology make it even more user friendly, productive and appealing to an ever-broadening array of manufacturers.
NAM Chief Says Group Is In Sync With Trump February 24, 2017 The head of the National Association of Manufacturers said President Donald Trump is in sync with the advocacy group.
Spacecraft Valve Body 3D Printed in Titanium February 3, 2017 Larger titanium aircraft components are being manufactured faster with selective laser melting 3D printing technology from SLM Solutions NA Inc.
US Manufacturing Index Reaches Highest Level in More Than 2 Years: ISM February 1, 2017 US manufacturing expanded in January, reaching its strongest level in more than two years, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Advances in Titanium Machining—Do More on Less Floor February 6, 2017 The demand for titanium components by the aerospace industry began as a whisper about 15 years ago and steadily grew to a sustained, raucous shout over the last five and likely won’t quiet for several more.
Renishaw Inc. Moves to New Headquarters February 20, 2017 Renishaw Inc. is preparing to move into a new 133,000-sq.-ft. office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, IL, about 40 miles from Chicago. The two-story facility will be the company’s new North American headquarters, but also includes space for product development, testing, warehousing and distribution. It includes the new U.S. Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center – part of Renishaw’s network of global Solutions Centers, opening over the next year.
New Graphene Synthesized for Industrial Uses February 7, 2017 Materials researcher Metalysis Ltd. (South Yorkshire, UK) recently announced that it has developed a new synthesized graphene material that holds potential for future industrial production. Metalysis, which is focused on commercializing its proprietary electrochemical metal-powder manufacturing technology, said its R&D successfully produced graphene using the company’s own process.
