Adapting Metal Cutting to Higher Power, Higher-Speed Lasers October 25, 2019 Using lasers to cut metal, especially sheet metal or tubes, continues to show its value. The market is becoming dominated by the newer solid-state fiber laser over its CO2 gas rival. Fiber’s advantages in ease of operation, packaging and efficiency are clear.
Traditional Versus Laser Welding October 28, 2019 With much faster processing speeds and higher quality, you might think laser welding would quickly take over the field. But traditional welding hangs on. And depending on who you ask and what applications you consider, it may never go away.
New System Improves Fiber Laser Welding of Aerospace and Defense Assemblies October 30, 2019 Fiber laser welding is all about control of the process, according to Kurt Magedanz, laser process engineer at Ace Precision Machining Corp., Oconomowoc, Wis. With its new Laserdyne 430 systems, Ace Precision has made huge strides with weld quality while reducing operator intervention in the process.
GM, Honda to Co-Develop EVs April 5, 2022 General Motors Co. and Honda Motor Co. will co-develop a series of “affordable” electric vehicles, the automakers said today.
3D Systems Introduces New Printer April 4, 2022 3D Systems announced the SLA 750 stereolithography additive manufacturing (AM) solution.
Beyond Crypto, Tech & Tourism, Miami is a Manufacturing Hub April 18, 2022 When SOP Technologies sought the ideal destination to develop, test, manufacture, and market its devices that help stop ocean pollution, Miami quickly rose high on the list.
UAW Chief Seeks to Modernize a 20th Century Institution March 30, 2022 The United Auto Workers union, born in the 20th century, wants to remain relevant in the 21st.
Machine Tool Orders Post a Record for January March 14, 2022 Machine tool orders reached their highest levels for January, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
Sandvik Chief Talks New Tech, Sustainability, Hiring March 29, 2022 A conversation with Helen Blomqvist, president of Sandvik Coromant, and Senior Technical Editor Bruce Morey.
Desktop Metal Revenue Surges March 8, 2022 Additive manufacturer Desktop Metal said today its fourth-quarter revenue surged as the company completed its first full year as a publicly traded entity.