Automated Metrology in Manufacturing March 26, 2020 Modern manufacturing is a data-driven endeavor. The sheer volume of data available to be collected and analyzed is staggering—and something that couldn’t have been envisioned even 20 years ago.
Simulation Software For Error-Free Metalcutting February 26, 2020 Manufacturers must avoid costly machine errors that cause catastrophic damage to both machine tools and expensive workpieces. Even a minor error in, say, a titanium aerospace component can be a major expense.
Metrology Conference To Be Held in New Orleans, July 20–24, March 3, 2020 The Coordinate Metrology Society (CMS) today announced on March 2, 2020 that registration is open for their 36th annual Coordinate Metrology Society Conference (CMSC.) It is to be held July 20 – 24, in New Orleans, La.
Hitachi Powdered Metals Embraces Robotic Automation, Boosts Volume 400 percent in Tight Labor Market March 30, 2020 Hitachi Powdered Metals (USA) Inc. began a gradual investment in industrial robots at their Greensburg, Ind. plant in 2005, driven by the emergence of a tightening labor market and the opportunity to produce an extremely fragile product.
BLM Improves Its E-FORM Tube End Forming Machine March 18, 2020 BLM GROUP USA announced on March 17, 2020 the enhancement of its E-FORM tube end forming machine with a fully CNC electric rolling device.
Siemens Digital Industries Software Chief Addresses Impact of COVID-19 March 23, 2020 Tony Hemmelgarn, CEO, offers free subscriptions to learning memberships, limited time licenses in key software offerings for workers and students.
Small Ohio Manufacturer Making Parts for Ventilators March 25, 2020 A small Ohio manufacturer, Bullen Ultrasonics, is remaining open to produced parts needed for the production of ventilators.
New Laser Measurement for Cylindrical Components March 26, 2020 Marposs, announced on March 24 the availability of its Aeroel MecLab.X laser micrometer systems. These provide diameter measurements for components such as electric motor shafts, gage or piston pins, hydraulic components or any number of ground or turned parts.
3D White Light Scanning Comes to Hexagon’s Absolute Arm February 25, 2020 Hexagon brings structured light scanning technology to portable measuring arms with its new RS-SQUARED Area Scanner.
Auto Program of American Iron and Steel Institutes Names New VP February 25, 2020 The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that John Catterall, former executive director of the Auto/Steel Partnership and an automotive engineering veteran, has been named vice president, automotive program, for AISI effective March 1.
