BLM GROUP Adds 10kW Capability to Sheet Lasers May 19, 2021 BLM GROUP USA has added more processing power to its LS5 and LC5 flat sheet laser cutters with the new option of a 10kW fiber laser source.
Shifts in microchip-making to aid automotive, medical May 27, 2021 Shifts in microchip-making to aid automotive, medical
Let’s boldly go where no robot has gone before April 7, 2021 COVID-19 put a spotlight on the brittleness of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain. Responding to crises of many types requires, at least, the ability to rapidly repair or rebuild the machines that are the foundation of our economy.
Go for zero-downtime performance by ‘testing the machine’s blood’ September 29, 2021 Factories shopping for an AI solutions provider should do their due diligence to find just the right fit.
Renishaw, CCAT Join Forces July 15, 2021 To assist manufacturers on their Industry 4.0 journey, global engineering technologies company Renishaw has partnered with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology. Renishaw provided the center with industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment to help companies adopt new manufacturing strategies and accelerate implementation of new digital technologies.
Ice Mobility shows the punch 5G, MEC pack for on-site QA July 22, 2021 When fully integrated with 5G and MEC, manufacturers should be able to accurately track costs using computer vision and launch immersive collaboration and training with the help of augmented reality.
Sandvik to Acquire DWFritz Automation July 15, 2021 Sandvik will acquire DWFritz Automation, a U.S.-based provider of precision metrology, inspection and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. DWFritz designs, builds and supports high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems.
Absolute Machine Tools Earns Diamond Partner Status from Mitsubishi Electric Automation June 24, 2021 Absolute Machine Tools has earned the title of Diamond Partner Systems Integrator from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. The partnership is expected to expand opportunities in robotics and automation for 0020both companies.
Seeing Clearly: CT scanning, along with advanced analyses software, becoming key AM tool June 1, 2021 The increased use of CT scanning for metal powder bed fusion parts is usually associated with high-value parts and elevated quality requirements. There are increased requests for CT scanning on parts made of engineering-grade polymers like PEEK, PEKK or ULTEM and for fiber-reinforced composites like Nylon 12 CF.
Field Intelligence: Spirit AeroSystems getting more resilient with AI, RPA June 1, 2021 The industry’s fastest growing firms are leveraging new artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to transform supply chains, transport and logistics. Reliance on paper forms and clashing systems are giving way to improved transparency across the value chain.