Power Parts December 2, 2020 Need a little good news? America’s seemingly insatiable need for electricity is producing strong demand for the components that go into power generation equipment.
Metal AM: Challenging the Paradigm November 23, 2020 The industry standard for 3D printing metal surfaces [without supports] is 45o, as measured from the horizontal plane. That’s what most printers are capable of achieving without supports.
Greenleaf Introduces Line of Quick-Change Toolholders November 13, 2020 Greenleaf Corporation has announced the launch of its line of quick-change toolholders, or ISO-standard toolholders with quick-change shanks.
3D Systems Announces Progress on Printer for Army November 12, 2020 3D Systems said it has achieved progress in the creation of the world’s largest, fastest most precise powder metal 3D printer.
Thread Mills Take on Tough Materials October 23, 2020 When it’s time to put threads in parts, particularly those made of difficult-to-machine materials, thread mills are often the right choice. Thread mills cut threads with a cutting head typically smaller than the hole, unlike taps that are sized to match the hole diameter.
More to Choose From in 3D Printing October 20, 2020 From Copper to Filaments, engineers are developing new materials for 3D printing, advancing its practical use. In February, Markforged, Watertown, Mass., commercialized a pure copper filament for its printers so they can use this hard-to-machine metal.
Durable Goods Orders Rise on Aircraft November 25, 2020 Durable goods orders rose last month, boosted by commercial and defense aircraft, the U.S. Commerce said today.
Get Smarter in Manufacturing with the Right Data October 26, 2020 Adopting Model-Based Definition, or MBD, is key and an industry expert provides some guidance.
FANUC Launches “Take Control” Virtual Event Featuring its Latest Automation Technologies October 12, 2020 The event will debut Oct. 19-22, and include three distinct zones: Knowledge, Solutions and Exploration.
Manufacturing Adds 66,000 Jobs in September October 2, 2020 U.S. manufacturing added 66,000 jobs in September, with the majority of that in durable goods, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.