New work materials are developed continually to improve the capabilities of finished parts, making them lighter and stronger, among other properties. When these materials catch on, cutting tools must adapt to their often challenging properties.
Additive veteran Andrew Graves boldly goes where no materials expert has gone before.
This year’s RAPID + TCT show signaled a new wave of users, with 35 percent of the audience being new to adopting additive manufacturing technologies.
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.
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.
Looking back on a long career of learning, sharing, and always trying to do your best.
At this week’s RAPID + TCT show, the promise of additive manufacturing was on display. There was also talk of challenges facing the industry.
This week’s Automate trade show in Detroit demonstrated the drive for flexibility on the factory floor.
Two executives, speaking at RAPID + TCT today, called on increased efforts in 3D printing.