Lasers on the Cutting Edge November 1, 2017 In the last seven to eight years, solid-state lasers have come to dominate laser welding and cutting,” said Tom Bailey, product specialist for Trumpf Inc. (Farmington, CT). While Trumpf still produces CO2 lasers, for most applications solid-state lasers literally outshine them.
Laser Genius Elevates Productivity to New Heights July 21, 2017 Like its products, technology demands for thyssenkrupp Elevator Corp. are “going up.” A business unit of ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, the company oversees all business operations in the US, Canada, and Central and South America, and says it is the largest producer of elevators in the Americas, with 13,500 employees, more than 200 branches and service locations, and sales of $2.7 billion.
Keeping Old Planes in the Air with Laser Scanning June 21, 2017 Your father’s Oldsmobile may be long gone but his B-52 is still pulling missions, and they haven’t built the “BUFF” (Big Ugly Fat Fellow) since 1962. The last KC-135 tanker was built in 1965. Besides aging warbirds (the average plane in the US Air Force is over 28 years old) there are hundreds of ancient civilian airliners carrying friendlier payloads everyday. The key to doing this safely is of course excellent maintenance and periodic upgrades. Laser scanning plays an essential role.
Preventative Maintenance is Key to Profitability October 26, 2023 Examine the importance of preventive maintenance in maximizing your profitability. This article provides five essential strategies, from baseline tests to utilizing OEM support, to ensure your machinery stays in peak condition, minimizing downtime and costly postmortem repairs.
TRUMPF Sales Up 27% in 100th Year October 26, 2023 German industrial machine manufacturer Trumpf posted €5.4 billion in sales as the company turns 100.
Mazak's 'Discover 2023' Event Unveils Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Solutions and Disruptive Technology Advancements October 17, 2023 Mazak's 'Discover 2023' event showcased a future-focused approach to manufacturing, featuring cutting-edge technology, automation insights, and disruptive solutions. Learn how companies are thriving in a challenging industry landscape.
Digital Signal Chain: Bridging the Supply & Demand Gap August 29, 2023 The case for manufacturing cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to address customer-centric trends
Metalworking fluid management 4.0 is here August 30, 2023 Castrol’s SmartControl system is the new way to monitor and manage metalworking fluid (MWF), automatically and in real time.
Vibratory Feeders in the Manufacturing Industry October 22, 2020 Vibratory feeding and conveying equipment has been used in the manufacturing industry for several decades to move fine and coarse materials into mixers, furnaces, production processes or final containers.
Safe Handling of Flammable Chemicals Requires Effective Transfer Systems October 26, 2020 In manufacturing, potentially flammable and hazardous chemicals such as acetone and isopropyl alcohol are often stored in 55-gallon or larger drums for dispensing into smaller containers or at the point of use.