Micromanufacturing is Growing July 1, 2004 Many industries have been making parts with micron dimensions for some time, but in the last few years, the market for miniaturization has expanded. The demand is not only for small parts, but also for small complex features on larger parts. This is due chiefly to the switch to modules in which the functions of several parts or subsystems are not handled by a single complex unit.
A More Informed Welding Solution December 11, 2020 Welding has been around for millennia, but today’s technology doesn’t often benefit from the information- and feedback-rich technologies that its machining cousin does. Christopher Ripley, Director of Business Development, and Eduardo Almeida, Director of Engineering, Innovation and R&D for BrandTech®, sit down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to talk about the company’s BrandTech® Precision Welding system and how its computer-controlled system differs from traditional stud welding.
Spotlight on Welding with AWS April 24, 2020 April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the American Welding Society Foundation about what’s happening in the industry and what AWS is doing to celebrate. From the industry as a whole to the current market temperature and the workforce, this podcast is a welding one-stop-shop.
Suppliers Meet New Challenges via Adaptable Technologies September 27, 2023 Discover how EDM, laser machining, and laser micromachining are reshaping the industry, allowing precision and efficiency without compromising material integrity.
IPM Streamlines Operations June 16, 2023 In-Place Machining Co. (IPM) announced the addition of Exact Metrology at the company’s newly expanded IPM Ohio industrial facility in Blue Ash, Ohio.
Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on LFAB2 Semiconductor Fab in Utah November 6, 2023 Texas Instruments celebrates the groundbreaking of LFAB2, a cutting-edge semiconductor fab in Lehi, Utah, while also investing in STEM education to empower students for the future.
The Rx for Medical Manufacturing: Micro-Cutting February 29, 2024 Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.
Transforming the Fabric of Manufacturing: AFFOA January 19, 2023 The power of highly functional fabric manufacturing brings new possibilities to life.
CERATIZIT Introduces New Tool January 5, 2023 CERATIZIT said it has developed a combination tool for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) freeze plug/water plug boring.
Flexing the Possibilities: Aerospace and Semiconductor Applications July 13, 2023 Flexible workcells can be created by working closely with a machine tool supplier to develop a long-term plan.