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.
Fast Radius to List on NASDAQ Through Business Combination with ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. July 22, 2021 Fast Radius Inc., a cloud manufacturing and digital supply chain company, and ECP Environmental Growth Opportunities Corp. have entered into a definitive agreement that will result in Fast Radius becoming a publicly-listed company.
GKN Additive develops 3D printing process for low alloy dual-phase steels July 1, 2021 The newly developed metal powder materials DPLA (Dual Phase Low Alloy) and FSLA (Free Sintering Low Alloy are aimed at automotive and industrial applications
Getting Back to Sort-Of Normal July 13, 2021 With vaccinations on the rise, the in-person collaboration that is still essential to doing business, including trade shows, is growing. But challenges to recovery from the pandemic remain. Global supply chains are struggling with multiple disruptions. Shipping rates are historically high. Computer chip shortages are curbing output.
PRAB Introduces Bundle Breaker to Eliminate Stringy Bundles of Metal Scrap July 7, 2021 PRAB Inc. has introduced the Bundle Breaker, a conveyor enhancement that preconditions stubborn metal scrap bundles for improved material transfer, processing and safety.
Which Cut is Best, Water or Laser? July 14, 2021 Laser cutting and waterjet cutting: two great technologies that go great together? Or best when they play solo? As ever, the answer is it depends—on what work a shop has coming in the door, what materials are being processed most often, operator skill levels and, ultimately, the available equipment budget.
Absolute Machine Tools Earns Diamond Partner Status from Mitsubishi Electric Automation June 24, 2021 Absolute Machine Tools has earned the title of Diamond Partner Systems Integrator from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. The partnership is expected to expand opportunities in robotics and automation for 0020both companies.
Durable Goods Orders Increase in May Based on Transportation June 24, 2021 New orders for manufactured durable goods in May increased $5.7 billion (2.3 percent) to $253.3 billion. The increase followed a 0.8 percent April decrease.
Sandvik to Acquire CAM Software Company Cambrio July 6, 2021 Sandvik AB has agreed with Battery Ventures to acquire U.S.-based Cambrio, which has a portfolio in CAD/CAM software for manufacturing industries.
Machine Tool Orders Surge in May July 12, 2021 Machine tool orders rose in May both on a monthly and year-over-year basis, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
