How Factory Intelligence is Evolving
Intelligent factories have existed since manufacturing’s historical inception, but intelligence—defined as the acquisition and application of manufacturing knowledge—resided only with the factory’s staff.
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A 3D Printing Startup Grows Up
Fabrisonic, Now 6 Years Old, Moves to Develop New Processes, Materials
August 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 0.2% from July 2020
August 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $136.1 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Adaptive Welding Key to Power Generation
While water and fire tube boiler power plants may be considered archaic, they now power much of North America and will for some time, even as newer, cleaner, greener tech transitions into the mainstream and becomes practical.
OMIC R&D Begins Sponsored Research Project in Robotics for SMW-AUTOBLOK
The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D), a manufacturing research campus hosted by Oregon Tech, has received a $154,000 sponsored project from SMW-AUTOBLOK Corp.
October 2020 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 7.6% from September 2020
October 2020 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $167.9 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Tooling Up for Fluid-End Machining
Demand for fluid ends is rising because of increased drilling and the component’s short lifespan.
Breakthroughs Expand Turning Tool Performance Envelope
Advances in turning insert technology that promise faster processing, longer tool life and reduced cycle time are always promoted with great fanfare by suppliers and welcomed by manufacturers looking for a competitive edge.
Programming Time Taken Saves Setup, Tooling Costs
At Jaktool LLC (Cranbury, NJ), a team of young inquisitive engineers is investing the time to explore the full potential of its manufacturing software and machines to take on the complex jobs no one else wants. Using Mastercam CAD/CAM programming software from CNC Software Inc. (Tolland, CT), Jaktool is able to save setup times and tooling costs, and reduce cycle times, while delivering exceptional customer service to a diverse cross section of industries.
Brother Industries Ltd.: High-Torque Knob Secures High-Speed Milling
High-speed, small footprint milling machines have challenged traditional spindle retention knob technology to achieve the design safety required in today’s advanced shops.