Durable Goods Orders Rise on Transportation February 25, 2021 New orders for durable goods rose 3.4 percent last month, paced by transportation equipment, the Commerce Department said today.
Halter CNC Robotics Announces First US Scholarship for Veterans and Active U.S. Military February 25, 2021 Halter CNC Robotics, a CNC automation firm, announced it will be awarding a $2,500 scholarship to a U.S. veteran or active service member who wants to study manufacturing automation, engineering or robotics.
Manufacturing Adds 21,000 Jobs in February March 5, 2021 Manufacturing added 21,000 jobs last month, paced by gains in transportation equipment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Using Spring-Loaded Fixtures in Automation February 23, 2021 Part holding fixtures are critical for precisely holding and locating parts. Most such fixtures use locators for positioning.
Automation for Everyone February 18, 2021 Automating job shops is accelerating, driven by the combined influence of Industry 4.0, the continued shortage of skilled manufacturing labor and the COVID pandemic.
Dispelling Factory Automation Myth #1 February 17, 2021 Automating machining operations is at the top of the list of goals for most manufacturers, as needs and capital expenditure budgets allow.
An Insider Perspective on Manufacturing’s Future February 15, 2021 Recently, Ron Fritz, CEO of Tech Soft 3D, hosted a roundtable discussion with four other industry executives to discuss the future of manufacturing, the impact of COVID-19, aspects of manufacturing that will change, and industry collaboration.
3D Systems Selected for Research Project February 11, 2021 3D Systems said it was selected by Raytheon Technologies and the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) as part of a research project.
Virtual Trade Show Compares Waterjets to Other Cutting Methods February 11, 2021 OMAX Corporation's latest virtual trade show will demonstrate how waterjets stack up against traditional cutting methods.
FMS for Low-Volume, High-Mix Shop Provides Stable, Predictable Process February 26, 2021 What’s in a name? In some cases, a lot. “It’s in our DNA to live by our name,” said Scott Shortess, CEO of Advanced Machining & Fabricating and Advanced Plastics in Owasso, Okla. However, they are known simply by the name “Advanced.”