Safety Best Practices for the Age of Automation June 18, 2020 Automation has been an understandable focus in manufacturing for years now. And despite the recent wave of layoffs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the push will probably continue.
Maximizing MRR with Tools for High-Speed Milling June 17, 2020 Advanced cutting tools can maximize metal removal rates (MRR) when machining even the most difficult-to-machine materials. Powered by the latest CAM programs, these machining strategies are known variously as high-speed, high-efficiency, optimized roughing and also by proprietary brand names like Mastercam’s Dynamic Milling.
High-Power Fiber Laser Welding With Filler Material June 26, 2020 Fiber laser welding continues to grow as it improves in weld quality, reliability and performance. Many fiber laser welding applications are autogenous, where the weld is formed entirely by melting parts of the base metal and no additional filler wire or powder is used
NAM Leads Fights Against Counterfeit Products July 23, 2020 The National Association of Manufacturers has released a report about counterfeit manufactured products.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Motor Vehicles and Parts July 27, 2020 Durable goods orders increased in June on a surge in orders for motor vehicles and parts, the Commerce Department said today.
Ford Leases Boston Dynamics Robots July 28, 2020 Ford Motor Co. is leasing four-legged robots from Boston Dynamics as part of a program to reduce cost and boost efficiency.
Boeing Posts Quarterly Loss on Pandemic July 29, 2020 Boeing Co. today reported a second-quarter loss of $2.4 billion as revenue plunged because of plant shutdowns related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and commercial aircraft deliveries evaporated.
Ford Reports Profit on Gain From Investment in Autonomous Vehicle Company July 30, 2020 Ford Motor Co. said today it had a second-quarter profit thanks to a gain in its investment in autonomous vehicle company Argo AI.
NAM Unveils 'Wear a Face Covering' Ad Campaign June 24, 2020 The National Association of Manufacturers has started its "Wear a Face Covering" ad campaign which says face coverings are vital to restarting businesses amid COVID-19.
Deloitte: Manufacturing Likely to Revamp Facilities to Adjust to COVID-19 June 23, 2020 Manufacturing will probably make significant changes at facilities as the sector adjusts to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), consulting firm Deloitte said in a report.
