Advanced Technologies Supplement: Processes Reduce Composite Costs April 1, 2007 Composites engineers are expanding their craft to build more complex, durable parts at higher production volumes. One way they are achieving this objective is by using infusion-molding processes based on Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM).
Programming CMMs May 1, 2004 Off-line programming software tools for CMMs allow manufacturers to increase measurement capacity and throughput by programming CMMs, probes, and fixtures before parts are made.
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Targeting the Skills Gap in Forming and Fabricating July 24, 2020 As in other industries, U.S. forming and fabricating companies are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled labor. In this SME Media podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Robert Tessier, National Director of Advanced Fabrication Technologies for Airgas about the skills gap in the forming and fabricating industry; changes needed in the education system to fill the need for skilled labor; how automation factors into efforts to reduce the skills gap; and efforts at Airgas to develop workers for manufacturing operations, including a special program for military veterans.
Stratasys Sending 3D-Printed Materials to the Moon March 12, 2024 Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.
When Should Small Businesses See an ROI on Laser Cutters? January 19, 2024 Tight budgets are the norm for small companies in the laser-cutting industry, so finding ways to save money and accelerate ROI is critical.
Sustainability Measures That Drive ROI January 5, 2024 Building the business case for sustainability efforts in manufacturing
Mixing Vodka and AI Is 100 Proof Positive December 4, 2023 To help beta test its camera-based app suite, Pleora Technologies turned to Dairy Distillery, which is known for its uniquely shaped bottle and eye-catching labeling. The results are intoxicating.
Friends in Fusion October 30, 2023 Reflections from one-half of the team who brought us selective laser sintering (SLS)
Global Automotive Ceramics Market Accelerates Towards $3.5 Billion by 2028 October 16, 2023 The global automotive ceramics market is shifting into high gear, on track to reach $3.5 billion by 2028. Discover the driving forces behind this growth, including a thriving automotive industry and the rising demand for electric vehicles, and see how innovation is steering this market into the future.