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
The Ins and Outs of Laser Marking June 26, 2020 Part identification is a necessary step in any manufacturing operation. This might be as simple as a label on the shipping box, but more often shops are required to mark each component, especially those used in automotive, aerospace, or medical applications.
PTC Announced It Will Buy Onshape October 25, 2019 Acquisition to Position PTC as CAD and PLM Industry Transitions to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Measuring Thin, Parallel Optics February 19, 2020 A new measuring technique from Zygo is a compelling choice for optics manufacturers to check quality of thin, parallel optics.
Marposs Introduces CNC Probing Recorder Software Package for Improved Workpiece Quality February 6, 2020 In Feb., 2020, Marposs introduced the CNC Probing Recorder software package. It is an automatic measurement, report and process control acquisition system for statistically analyzing measurement results using Marposs’ optical and radio touch probes.
Integrating Metrology into Manufacturing January 30, 2020 Metrology equipment is showing its usefulness on the shop floor. Lasers and structured-light scanners operate next to assembly jigs and press-brakes.
Coordinate Metrology Society Launches Certification Programs for Traditional CMM Professionals January 28, 2020 CMM Operators can earn Industry-recognized Credentials and Recognition for their Mastery of Metrology.
Renishaw Names Denis Zayia President January 30, 2020 Renishaw Inc., a precision engineering and manufacturing technologies company, announced the appointment of Denis Zayia to the position of President of its U.S. operations.
GMTA Offering Stiefelmayer Lasers In North America December 18, 2020 Full line of fiber and diode laser machines for cutting and hardening
NIMS Partners with OMIC to Develop Metrology Standards and Certification October 17, 2019 The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center – Research & Development (OMIC R&D) have united to define a set of Metrology standards and to develop a Metrology certification process.
