Know Your Metals: Aluminum March 31, 2021 Aluminum and its alloys are highly popular in the machining industry for many reasons. Did you know it is the most abundant metal on Earth?
Simulation Software Meets the Need for Speed February 26, 2021 Toolpath simulation software gives manufacturers assurance that their machine tools will cut parts quickly and accurately, which is particularly useful when machining expensive materials like titanium or Inconel.
Toolpath Simulation, Optimization Boosts Part Manufacturing for Fixtures February 2, 2021 Those who manufacture precision workholding systems have the same goals and challenges as the machinists who use them. Both groups strive to reduce setup times and optimize cutting cycles. Secure, consistent, and accurate gripping is paramount.
Meet CyManII, Uncle Sam’s 2020 nod to the urgency of cybersecurity January 21, 2021 Mark 2020 as the year the U.S. government chose to stand up a Manufacturing Innovation Institute focused solely on cybersecurity.
Siemens, IBM, Red Hat Launch Hybrid Cloud Initiative February 24, 2021 Siemens, IBM, and Red Hat today announced a new collaboration that will use a hybrid cloud designed to deliver an open, flexible and more secure solution for manufacturers.
Formlabs Expands Additive Manufacturing Reach with Fuse 1 SLS Printer January 26, 2021 Formlabs, known for its line of desktop stereolithography (SLA) printers, is looking to expand its 3D printing reach with availability of its new Fuse 1 benchtop industrial selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printer. Under development for nearly seven years, the Fuse 1 marks a notable change for Formlabs as they expand into a new additive manufacturing process.
Proactive OT Security—Protecting Before The Attack January 27, 2021 Cybersecurity is growing more critical every year. Much of the focus has been on protecting information technology (IT) assets, and operational technology security can be been overlooked. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Michael Rothschild, Senior Director of Marketing for Tenable about what has changed to cause operational technology security to gain a high profile; how OT environments are different from, and similar to IT; what types of attacks are impacting OT environments; what can happen if an OT attack is successful; common methods for detecting OT based attacks; and how proactive security is a powerful strategy for OT security.
Consider Fire Requirements When Specifying Composites December 30, 2021 With the use of composites in demanding applications increasing, improving knowledge of their fire performance is becoming a safety-critical issue, particularly for building and transportation applications.
Xometry Acquires Thomas December 8, 2021 Xometry today announced the acquisition of Thomas (Thomasnet.com), a leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and digital marketing solutions.
H.C. Starck aiming high with refractory metals December 3, 2021 A conversation with Faith Oehlerking, R&D engineer for additive Manufacturing at H.C. Starck Solutions.