High-Power Fiber Laser Welding With Filler Material June 26, 2020 Fiber laser welding continues to grow as it improves in weld quality, reliability and performance. Many fiber laser welding applications are autogenous, where the weld is formed entirely by melting parts of the base metal and no additional filler wire or powder is used
HP Executive Discusses Company's 3D Printing Plans June 10, 2020 An executive at HP Inc. talked to SME Media about the state of the company's 3D printing business, including how recent announcements are intended to boost the operation.
Communication Vital to Advancing 3D Printing in Medicine May 28, 2020 Lawyers, doctors, engineers, and regulators all must converse to advance 3D printing in medicine.
Metal Milestones in 3D Printing February 21, 2020 Compared to machining and other traditional metalworking processes, additive manufacturing (AM) is a newcomer. Most industry experts trace its birth to 1987, when Chuck Hull of 3D Systems fame introduced the first commercially available stereolithography machine, the SLA-1.
3D Printing: When Innovation Outpaces Regulation March 4, 2020 Additive manufacturing, or 3-dimensional (3D) printing, continues to rapidly develop across a number of industries.
Small Ohio Manufacturer Making Parts for Ventilators March 25, 2020 A small Ohio manufacturer, Bullen Ultrasonics, is remaining open to produced parts needed for the production of ventilators.
Auto Program of American Iron and Steel Institutes Names New VP February 25, 2020 The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) announced that John Catterall, former executive director of the Auto/Steel Partnership and an automotive engineering veteran, has been named vice president, automotive program, for AISI effective March 1.
MakerBot Moves Into Industrial-Grade 3D Printing February 3, 2020 Driven by market changes and feedback from customers, we shifted our focus away from the consumer market toward education and professional segments. We recognized that professionals needed more to meet the advanced needs of rapid prototyping for manufacturing.
Building a Future in Rural Florida January 14, 2020 Not far from Florida’s metropolitan areas lie rural communities with the space and workforce to support manufacturing leaders. From Walton County in the Panhandle to the Heartland Counties near Lake Okeechobee, the state’s rural regions present a unique mix of resources for the manufacturing industry.
Cobots Now Do Welding January 3, 2020 Cobots, like other robot equipment, started in material handling applications. However, this year, Universal Robots is introducing welding applications and other heavy duty metal fabrication.
