The University Hospital Birmingham is using a 3D printer from Stratasys Ltd. to 3D print patient-specific cutting guides.
As labor shortages loom, AGVs, AMRs and lifts provide muscle on the shop floor.
Closed-loop manufacturing (CLM) is emerging as a viable approach to address tighter delivery timelines and supply chain challenges.
6K Additive and Metal Powder Works have agreed to leverage both organizations' “sustainable” production technologies to manufacture spherical powder.
Enhancements boost productivity and maximize capital equipment investments, the company says.
There are two ways to tackle the skilled labor shortage: automate wherever possible or encourage a new generation to consider the manufacturing industry. Bowden Manufacturing of Ohio does both, with the help of industry partners such as Absolute Machine Tools.
A few not-so-tall tales of how machine shops gain a competitive edge through automation
Applications and new players are on the rise, but challenges remain—including financial concerns.
Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.
A trio of industry experts lend their insights on the latest advances, challenges and opportunities.