Let’s boldly go where no robot has gone before April 7, 2021 COVID-19 put a spotlight on the brittleness of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain. Responding to crises of many types requires, at least, the ability to rapidly repair or rebuild the machines that are the foundation of our economy.
Addressing great need for automation of composites April 1, 2021 The aerospace industry is setting itself up for a massive conjunction of need for industrial capacity to produce parts in the near future.
New Spindle Technology Converts Machine Tools into High-Speed Machining Centers April 6, 2021 WTO USA, Charlotte, N.C. is offering what it calls a new and affordable solution for micromachining applications, an area where many manufacturing companies and machine shops are striving to increase productivity.
SME’s new CEO won’t let up on continuous improvement April 1, 2021 The adoption of smart manufacturing processes reminds Bob Willig of his “lean manufacturing journey, years ago,” he said.
Deep Hole Drilling Demands Precise Coolant Control April 26, 2021 Today’s deep hole drilling systems control coolant much the same as they would a machine’s spindle or axes. Careful management of coolant pressure, filtration, temperature and flow rate is key to optimizing deep hole drilling.
AIM Photonics will give already-exploding AI/ML shot in the arm May 27, 2021 Integrate lasers onto PICs? Use silicon to make PICs? Co-package optics with electronics? This institute is tackling it all.
Drill Choice: Solid-Carbide or Replaceable-Insert? April 27, 2021 Selecting the best type of cutting tool for holemaking jobs is not always clear. It is best to have a drill that caters to the workpiece material, produces the specs required, and provides the most profit for the job at hand. Considering the variety of jobs and parts manufactured in machine shops, there is no “one-drill-fits-all.”
Mercury Systems Selects Aegis Software’s Platform April 27, 2021 Aegis Software’s FactoryLogix IIoT-Based Manufacturing 4.0 Platform Selected by Mercury Systems
The Pros and Cons of Digital Machining April 22, 2021 While precision, part programs and productivity have improved markedly, the basic process is still the same.
Boosting production output, improving quality with automated machine control May 26, 2021 Here is a case study of how Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence helped out a manufacturer.