Laser, Fabrication and Automation Power Ahead June 26, 2020 Laser 3D printing and marking systems are among the heavy-duty cutting and welding systems that had been scheduled for the IMTS Fabricating and Laser Pavilion—testament to the growing impact of what once might have been viewed as ancillary processes.
Comau Unveils Laser Labs for EV Batteries and Motors April 9, 2020 Dedicated in-house labs create and optimize laser welding processes for electric motors and batteries.
High-Power Fiber Laser Welding With Filler Material June 26, 2020 Fiber laser welding continues to grow as it improves in weld quality, reliability and performance. Many fiber laser welding applications are autogenous, where the weld is formed entirely by melting parts of the base metal and no additional filler wire or powder is used
Smart Manufacturing Takeaways From NASA’s Latest Trip to Mars October 19, 2021 NASA landed another rover on Mars in February, thanks in part to the work and leadership of Adam Steltzner. SME’s Smart Manufacturing interviewed him shortly thereafter.
ABB Robotics Showed Off Welding at FABTECH October 4, 2021 The company follows a growing trend in robotic welding with cobots.
Birchwood Technologies Launches Tru Temp 2nd GEN Black Oxide October 15, 2021 The new patent pending TRU TEMP 2nd GEN mid-temperature black oxide is a re-engineered and improved finish based on the original and widely used product, according to its manufacturer, Birchwood Technologies.
Preventative Maintenance: From Downtime to Uptime May 26, 2022 Predictive maintenance is a way to predict every possible scenario of hardware failure, identifying when maintenance is required and alerting maintenance staff, when necessary, as well as providing preventative solutions.
Learning is a Continuing Venture February 7, 2022 The Composites Manufacturing Technical Group of SME recognized two individuals and two prominent composites manufacturing organizations at its 2021 Excellence in Composites Manufacturing Awards program.
The Past, Present and Future of Manufacturing February 15, 2022 Manufacturing technology has a rich history in this country, one that we can all be proud of.
Custom Products, Standard Training January 18, 2022 Tooling U-SME proves the most helpful training to Iowa’s Rosenboom because employees learn things online that are immediately applicable.