Advances in Machining Technology Enable Competitive Advantages for Brass November 2, 2018 As a result of recent testing under real production conditions, brass proved to machine at extremely high speeds on today’s advanced machine tools with little evidence of tool wear, producing high-quality surface finishes and excellent chip control, reported the Copper Development Association (McLean, VA).
From Multispot Welding to Limiting Soot: Tips for Optimal Laser Joins September 28, 2018 In our May webinar titled “Lasers in Manufacturing: State of the Art in 2018,” we noted the emergence of some novel technologies to produce the “holy grail” of laser welding: spatter-free joins with no porosity and, when required, highly aesthetic outcomes.
Thick Plate, Tube and More: Laser Cutting Advice from the Pros September 28, 2018 From cutting various thicknesses of sheet metal and metal plate or different widths of tubing to navigating intricate materials or process issues, some of the laser industry’s leading suppliers have weighed in with tips and insights into their novel solutions.
IMTS: Fabricating & Lasers Pavilion Shows Need for Constant Improvement August 9, 2018 The Fabricating & Lasers pavilion of IMTS shows how makers of machine tools have to keep improving their product lineup. For one thing, customer expectations continue to rise.
Sustainability the Key Question for Additive Manufacturing June 15, 2022 Does environmental consciousness cost more for additive manufacturing?
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.
Aiming to Improve, Enhance Firearms Marking March 8, 2022 Laser marking is fast, flexible, repeatable, durable and it’s a one-button operation.
New President and CEO Named at TRUMPF Inc. February 2, 2022 Lutz Labisch to Become President and CEO for TRUMPF in North America
Smart Biomanufacturing February 4, 2022 Developing better biosensors is one of the hurdles to be surmounted in order to bring tissue manufacturing to scale.