VMCs: How Many Axes Do You Really Need? January 18, 2021 The three-axis vertical machining center (VMC) has long been the go-to machine tool for many small to medium-sized shops. Their use is well-understood. Compared to more complex machinery, it’s easier to find operators for three-axis machines.
Siemens, IBM, Red Hat Launch Hybrid Cloud Initiative February 24, 2021 Siemens, IBM, and Red Hat today announced a new collaboration that will use a hybrid cloud designed to deliver an open, flexible and more secure solution for manufacturers.
UL Says COVID-19 Increases Cybersecurity Problems August 27, 2020 UL says the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased cybersecurity problems for manufacturers.
Power in the Hands of the Portfolio Manager September 8, 2020 Automakers are turning to Feature-based Product Line Engineering (PLE), which allows organizations to plan, engineer, manufacture, deliver, maintain and evolve product lines much more efficiently.
Grede Acquires Some Assets From RMG Waukesha June 3, 2020 Grede said it has acquired some assets of Renaissance Manufacturing Group (RMG) Waukesha, LLC.
CGTech Releases VERICUT Version 9.2 July 2, 2021 CGTech has released the latest version of its VERICUT software, Version 9.2. VERICUT CNC machine simulation, verification, and optimization software simulates CNC machining, additive, and hybrid manufacturing processes.
Rockwell Automation to Acquire Plex Systems July 2, 2021 Rockwell Automation Inc. and Plex Systems, developer of cloud-native smart manufacturing platforms, have entered into an agreement whereby Rockwell will acquire Plex for $2.22 billion in cash.
PRAB Introduces Bundle Breaker to Eliminate Stringy Bundles of Metal Scrap July 7, 2021 PRAB Inc. has introduced the Bundle Breaker, a conveyor enhancement that preconditions stubborn metal scrap bundles for improved material transfer, processing and safety.
Toolpath Simulation Leads to Highly Optimized Parts May 20, 2021 Gene Granata of CGTech Inc. talks to Manufacturing Engineering about software.
Cutting Cost Per Part with Rotary Transfer Machines May 19, 2021 Rotary machines can help shops reduce their cost per part.