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.
The Rx for Medical Manufacturing: Micro-Cutting February 29, 2024 Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.
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.
Making Logistics Likable October 13, 2023 Manufacturing isn't just about the production floor; optimized warehouse and supply chain operations are equally crucial. Explore how advanced technologies and expert advice are helping manufacturers tackle the challenges of logistics, labor shortages, and unpredictability in today's competitive landscape.
Optical Comparators Adapt and Grow March 1, 2018 Beware predictions of the demise of any technology. If the early 1920s saw the dawn of the optical comparator, there has been much speculation about its sunset. That was especially true when vision systems started hitting their stride a few years ago. Many could see optical comparators were superfluous with the use of vision systems. Many thought the sunset of optical comparators was imminent. Many were wrong. Why?
Nikon Metrology to Sell CMM Business to ASF Metrology February 9, 2018 ASF Metrology (Varallo, Italy) will acquire the coordinate measuring machines (CMM) business from Nikon Metrology which intends to focus on non-contract metrology.
Walk-Up Metrology Takes a Step Up January 31, 2019 Suppliers of metrology equipment are working towards making measurements easier, allowing greater use throughout the manufacturing process.
Using 3D Scanning to Find Pipe Problems at a Nuclear Power Plant December 3, 2018 Nuclear power has long been a clean, dependable source of energy throughout the world. However, as power plants age, concerns grow on their continued reliability. There are many components that make up the infrastructure of a nuclear power plant with the design intent to reduce radiation and contamination exposure to personnel, equipment, and the surrounding environment.
Augmented Reality: In this Case, the Writing’s on the Work Station April 10, 2019 A Michigan company that displays instructions for manual manufacturing processes on work stations via augmented reality (AR) is adding wearables to provide similar guidance.
Innovations Enable Faster Beam Delivery, On-the-Fly Welding April 6, 2018 For ABB, robotic welding comes down to a never-ending process of ensuring parts are suitable for laser joining and developing the appropriate processes. To that end, ABB is refining a recent innovation to improve beam delivery speeds and has developed software for on-the-fly welding in tandem with Trumpf’s Intelligent Programmable Focusing Optic (IPFO).
