Metrology-grade laser scanners are expanding their range of applications. New users are finding the main attractions of laser scanners—speed and ease of use. What prevented more widespread use in the past were laser scanners’ perceived tradeoffs. Using one usually meant sacrificing accuracy or working with noisy data.
Fiber laser welding is all about control of the process, according to Kurt Magedanz, laser process engineer at Ace Precision Machining Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis. With its new Laserdyne 430 systems, Ace Precision has made huge strides with weld quality while reducing operator intervention in the process.
Why the potential for 3D printing in children’s hospitals is great.
Replacement knees, hips, and other joints are just the beginning for 3D printing.
Saving lives and transforming healthcare, BioFabUSA accelerates the development of
regenerative treatments and creates a manufacturing ecosystem to produce curative therapies
Visibility, uptime, profits, and part quality: why a networked manufacturing floor is no longer a nice-to-have
Changes in technology are spurring manufacturing to expand in the U.S., speakers said this week at a trade show.
CAD/CAM improves generative design, print simulation, path programming and process control in additive manufacturing.
Tough materials, tight tolerances, low quantities, and complex shapes—leading suppliers offer advice for navigating the energy industry’s stringent demands.
Key steps are virtual twins and real relationships.