Sandvik to Acquire DWFritz Automation July 15, 2021 Sandvik will acquire DWFritz Automation, a U.S.-based provider of precision metrology, inspection and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. DWFritz designs, builds and supports high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems.
Boeing Returns to Profit as Plane Deliveries Surge July 28, 2021 Boeing Co. today reported a second-quarter profit as commercial aircraft deliveries soared compared with a year-earlier loss when COVID-19 hammered the aerospace industry.
Ford Reports Quarterly Profit on Finance Unit July 28, 2021 Ford Motor Co. today reported a second-quarter profit with the automaker’s finance unit making up for losses in its vehicle operations.
Manufacturing Cools While Still Running at Strong Rate August 2, 2021 The manufacturing economy cooled slightly in July while continuing to operate at a strong rate, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Data Exchange to Link Cities, Automotive, Utility Sectors August 2, 2021 Terbine announced in conjunction with the Center for Automotive Research’s annual conference what it called the first commercial Data Exchange for the rapidly evolving world of connected vehicles.
3D Systems Agrees to Sell Unit July 28, 2021 3D Systems agreed to sell its medical simulation business, Simbionix, to Surgical Science Sweden AB.
Kiekert Appoints New CEO July 21, 2021 The Kiekert AG Supervisory Board voted to appoint Jérôme Debreu as chief executive officer and chief financial officer.
Hexagon Giving CAD Software Access to Users of WORKNC July 14, 2021 Hexagon is providing mold and die shops using its CAM software WORKNC with immediate access to its model preparation software. This allows integration of production workflows from any CAD model format to CAM so shops can machine parts more efficiently and avoid costly errors.
Making Welding Accessible to All July 16, 2021 With the ongoing shortage of skilled workers and the pickup in the economy, suppliers of welding equipment are finding ways to making welding easier for those working in manufacturing. Automation is the leading technique among many.
Three Ways Manufacturers Can Gracefully Transition Through the ‘Silver Tsunami’ July 15, 2021 We can gracefully and successfully transition through the storm by implementing three simple actions: visualize the instinctual tribal knowledge of our company veterans, use automation to complement our workforce challenges and get involved in our local industry partnerships.