Manufacturing Cools Slightly in January February 1, 2021 Manufacturing cooled slightly in January but remained at overall strong levels, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
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.
New Cutter Bodies Boost Feed Rates, Lower Cycle Times on Very Large Parts January 28, 2021 A few years ago, two companies joined forces to greatly enhance productivity in heavy milling and crankshaft machining. Their combined efforts resulted in solutions to improve throughput and reduce costs by a factor of four in some cases.
The Sharpest Tool in the Box January 21, 2021 The word “reconditioned” can ignite visions of worn, overworked products inferior to new ones. The reality is as long as you purchase from a reputable supplier, reconditioned cutting tools will deliver the same consistent results as they did upon initial purchase.
You're Never Too Small for Industrial Robots February 19, 2021 Claudia Jarrett, U.S. country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains why robots are more than affordable for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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.
Durable Goods Orders Rise in December January 27, 2021 Durable goods orders increased in December, aided by orders for machinery, the U.S. Commerce Department said today.
Machine Tool Orders Post Mixed Results in November January 11, 2021 Machine tool orders posted mixed results in November, falling on a monthly basis but recording a small increase from a year earlier.
U.S. Chamber CEO Comments on Electoral College Voting January 5, 2021 The CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said in a statement that efforts to overturn certified election results " will only result in further division across our nation."
Stratasys Acquires RPS February 18, 2021 Stratasys Ltd. said it has acquired U.K.-based RP Support Ltd. (RPS), a provider of industrial stereolithography 3D printers and solutions.