Cutting Tools for Use with New Aluminum-Compound Materials January 6, 2017 New work materials are developed continually to improve the capabilities of finished parts, making them lighter and stronger, among other properties. When these materials catch on, cutting tools must adapt to their often challenging properties.
Chrysler Implements Flexible Manufacturing June 6, 2016 Challenged by an increasingly niche-oriented automotive market, The Chrysler Group (Auburn Hills, MI) must increase the number of models it offers while decreasing its capital investment. The company plans to offer 50% more models in 2009 compared to 2004, according to John Felice, VP of manufacturing, technology and global enterprise for Chrysler.
Optical Metrology and Automation – a Natural Fit March 1, 2016 Automation in manufacturing is more important than ever, reducing costs and improving quality. While it is important in assembling cars, machining engines, or drilling holes in airframes, is it important to metrology operations as well? “Absolutely,” explained Michael Kleemann, engineering manager VRSI (Plymouth, MI).
The Cutting Edge on Tool Coatings January 27, 2023 Incremental changes highlight recent advances in the wake of severe supply chain challenges.
Decarbonizing Light Manufacturing Industries in a Pinch January 17, 2023 Understanding the flow of energy within a plant is key in defining a roadmap to decarbonization
3D Printing Company Adds Materials, Italian Firms December 27, 2022 Desktop Metal Inc., the company founded in 2015 with no plan to produce a production-level printer, is now promoting 3D printing for high-volume serial production under its AM (additive manufacturing) 2.0 initiative.
Talking to the Dean November 4, 2022 Looking back on a long career of learning, sharing, and always trying to do your best.
Finding the Right Coordinates August 10, 2022 Shop floor metrology equipment is getting faster, smarter, and more automated. Is it time for an upgrade?
At Automate, an Emphasis on Flexibility June 7, 2022 This week’s Automate trade show in Detroit demonstrated the drive for flexibility on the factory floor.
RAPID + TCT Shows the Promise, Challenges of 3D Printing May 20, 2022 At this week’s RAPID + TCT show, the promise of additive manufacturing was on display. There was also talk of challenges facing the industry.
