Lightweighting’s New Phase September 3, 2019 Earlier this decade, the auto industry moved to lighten cars and trucks. It was supposed to be a competition between steel, long the dominant vehicle material, and aluminum. The latter got a boost when Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., bet big on aluminum, making aluminum bodies for its F-150 and Super Duty pickups.
From Multispot Welding to Limiting Soot: Tips for Optimal Laser Joins September 28, 2018 In our May webinar titled “Lasers in Manufacturing: State of the Art in 2018,” we noted the emergence of some novel technologies to produce the “holy grail” of laser welding: spatter-free joins with no porosity and, when required, highly aesthetic outcomes.
Building the College-to-Plant Pipeline November 3, 2022 Bridging the U.S. skills gap through apprenticeships.
Solving Problems and Giving Back November 2, 2022 Leaders who leverage experience, insights, and talents to improve the way we get the best out of additive manufacturing.
CT Data Analysis Enhances Aerospace Digital Collaboration December 2, 2022 Computed tomography (CT) scan data analysis can help trace failures and performance shortcomings back to their design roots.
Next-Gen Automotive Tech is Laser Focused October 25, 2022 DBG Canada Ltd. has teamed with Prima Power North America Inc. on advanced 3D-laser systems for its growing automotive business.
Software to the Rescue: Solving Supply Chain Challenges January 16, 2024 Move from manual processes to automated solutions for smart manufacturing success
Top 4 Industry Challenges Addressed by Software January 25, 2024 IIoT solutions empower manufacturers with real-time insights to solve problems
Siemens, DMG Mori, Walter and Trak Machine Tools Collaborate on Part Manufacturing January 12, 2024 According to Siemens Industry Inc., the new digital thread leverages technologies from all four companies.
July Sees Dip in New Orders for Manufactured Durable Goods: Analysis August 28, 2023 In July, new orders for manufactured durable goods experienced a 5.2% decrease, primarily attributed to a 14.3% decline in transportation equipment, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau