Auto Industry Faces Short- and Long-Term Challenges December 6, 2016 Sales of cars and light trucks plummeted during the Great Recession and General Motors Co. and Chrysler emerged from government-back bankruptcies in 2009. Since then, total industry deliveries have surged, hitting a record 17.47 million in 2015, according to Autodata Corp.
New Graphene Synthesized for Industrial Uses February 7, 2017 Materials researcher Metalysis Ltd. (South Yorkshire, UK) recently announced that it has developed a new synthesized graphene material that holds potential for future industrial production. Metalysis, which is focused on commercializing its proprietary electrochemical metal-powder manufacturing technology, said its R&D successfully produced graphene using the company’s own process.
KU Leuven Installs Xjet Carmel To Explore Medical 3D Printing March 3, 2020 As one of the oldest and most prestigious research-lead universities in Europe, KU Leuven is an institution that is always seeking to innovate and stay on top of the latest trends and technologies. When it comes to manufacturing, the institution is an advocate of additive processes and dedicates a research group to the technology.
Amada Opens New N.C. Plant; Tech Center to Follow December 11, 2019 Amada America Inc., Buena Park, C.A., a supplier of precision sheet metal production equipment and related systems, has expanded its customer coverage in the Southeast with the opening of a 190,000 ft2 (17,652 m²) manufacturing facility near High Point, N.C.
Metal Parts Follow Tough Plastics Act April 1, 2010 When you walk into the Redeye On Demand facility in Eden Prairie, MN, you enter into one version of the factory of the future. There you will see a bank of 100 high-end Fortus fused-deposition modeling (FDM) machines from Stratasys that provide the capacity to build real, functional parts with production-grade thermoplastics directly from CAD data.
Change-up Pitch: From Metal to Plastic October 2, 2014 Even though it’s been around since the 1950s, when engineering-grade resins were first introduced, many manufacturers still are not familiar with the many benefits that metal-to-plastic conversion provides.
Spotlight on Welding with AWS April 24, 2020 April is National Welding Month and exciting things are happening within the industry. In this podcast, Chris Mahar, Associate Editor of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Monica Pfarr, Executive Director of the American Welding Society Foundation about what’s happening in the industry and what AWS is doing to celebrate. From the industry as a whole to the current market temperature and the workforce, this podcast is a welding one-stop-shop.
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.
ANCA Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Appoints New General Manager September 28, 2023 ANCA celebrates 50 years of technological innovation. With private ownership at its core, ANCA remains at the forefront of the tool industry, poised for a future of transformative advancements under the leadership of general manager Edmund Boland.
Global Aircraft Interiors Market Anticipates Robust Growth October 13, 2023 The Aircraft Interiors Market is soaring with an expected CAGR exceeding 11.5%, driven by innovations enhancing passenger experiences and sustainability.