Milling vs. Grinding for Rapid Stock Removal February 16, 2015 A recent effort by the Norton Advanced Applications Engineering Group demonstrates that for difficult-to-machine materials, grinding can be an economical alternative to other machining processes.
3D Printing Builds Up its Manufacturing Resume June 1, 2014 The additive manufacturing revolution is in full stride, flying in aircraft and giving manufacturers a robust tool for design and production
Key Lessons in Basic Metallurgy for Machine Shops August 26, 2021 While it is typically up to the design engineers or the customer to specify the materials needed for a part, sometimes even materials within specs seem just a little more difficult to machine.
Sandvik to Acquire DWFritz Automation July 15, 2021 Sandvik will acquire DWFritz Automation, a U.S.-based provider of precision metrology, inspection and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. DWFritz designs, builds and supports high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems.
Renishaw, CCAT Join Forces July 15, 2021 To assist manufacturers on their Industry 4.0 journey, global engineering technologies company Renishaw has partnered with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology. Renishaw provided the center with industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment to help companies adopt new manufacturing strategies and accelerate implementation of new digital technologies.
Virtues of the Virtual June 15, 2022 Digital twins, digital thread leverage data to improve manufacturing.
Smart Metrology, Smart Choice June 13, 2022 Digital metrology enables faster measurements, saving time, money and convenience.
Industry 4.0: The Print Edition April 13, 2022 What manufacturers wanting in on Industry 4.0 should know before investing in a 3D printer
Deep Knowledge; Broad Applications April 12, 2022 The work of SME Additive Community members encompasses the entire history of the technology as well as its most novel applications.
Welcome to Voices AMplified January 31, 2022 The true story of AM—it’s current and potential abilities and the people who continue to develop it—deserves to be heard.