Technology is changing ever more rapidly. Sometimes this means topics learned in engineering or technical school become obsolete. Whole new fields emerge within a few years, so that even those with freshly minted educations suddenly find themselves faced with new challenges.
Basic trends in modern manufacturing are driving growth in 3D optical metrology. “One is the highly complex and high-tech material that manufacturers are using today. For example, in the aerospace turbine blade market, they simply cannot touch the part like they used to—the surface finish of the material is too readily affected by any kind of contact metrology."
Ongoing exchange between CAD/CAM software technology developers and cutting tool manufacturers is an excellent illustration of how technology collaborations can create productivity gains in manufacturing. Several examples involve our company and cutting tool manufacturers.
Aerospace and defense manufacturing is known for its complex designs, continual changes and the need to negotiate tight margin requirements. At Elite Aviation Products (EAP), a division of Elite Aerospace Group (Irvine, CA), we face these challenges every day.
As one of the top producers of machine tools in the world, Taiwan has a long history of developing and supplying high-quality equipment to global manufacturers.
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.
German industrial machine manufacturer Trumpf posted €5.4 billion in sales as the company turns 100.
Learn from industry experts about the latest breakthroughs, challenges, and the limitless potential of AM. Get ready to witness a revolution in how we design and produce vital components for the industry.
AI and IIoT technologies are revolutionizing advanced manufacturing, tackling labor shortages, optimizing production, and reducing costs, with real-world success stories highlighting substantial improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Interoperability will make the autonomous mobile robot’s world go ‘round
