Basic trends in modern manufacturing are driving growth in 3D optical metrology. “One is the highly complex and high-tech material that manufacturers are using today. For example, in the aerospace turbine blade market, they simply cannot touch the part like they used to—the surface finish of the material is too readily affected by any kind of contact metrology."
Shops need both chemical and five-axis laser texturing capabilities to generate patterns that were once considered unattainable.
The best way to solve the skills gap is to ignite the already existing and yet dormant fuel of curiosity inside of young minds.
As manufacturing continues to return to the United States, Polk County plays a key role in attracting new companies to the area, offering reasonably priced land, tax incentives and a strong talent pipeline – all in a location where people want to live.
This week’s Automate trade show in Detroit demonstrated the drive for flexibility on the factory floor.
Digitization and data dominated the discussion as EASTEC returned to West Springfield, Mass., after its 2020 pandemic hiatus.
The range and requirements of flexible machining cells are increasing.
To be competitive in today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) need to implement mechanisms to facilitate the effective processing of multiple streams of highly volatile and time-sensitive customer requirements.
IMTS to highlight how wide-ranging processes are finding fresh ways to work together.
New Berlin, Wis.-based Sharpe Fabrication Inc. has the right technology to keep pace with the speed of customer requirements.
