Deep Hole Drilling Aids Change in Auto Manufacturing September 9, 2019 The future of the auto industry is interesting but uncertain. No one knows how quickly electric vehicles are going to replace gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles, how completely it will happen, and when it will occur in passenger cars as opposed to SUVs and heavy trucks.
Taking on Jet Engine Blade Production Challenges September 11, 2019 Companies refer to the combination rotor and blade part in the combustion section of the gas turbine engine in different ways. Some companies refer to them as blisks, others call them IBRs (internally bladed rotors).
Industry Remains Strong Amid Controversy, Anticipated Changes September 9, 2019 Deloitte predicts the A&D industry will continue its growth trajectory in 2019, led by growing commercial aircraft production and strong defense spending. Reuters reported in mid-June that the “$150-billion-a-year commercial aircraft industry is entering a slowdown due to global pressures from trade tensions to flagging economies.”
Making Metal Additive Manufacturing Faster September 12, 2019 The aerospace and defense industry is leading the way in an exciting shift and step in the industrialization of additive manufacturing (AM) technology. The industry leaders historically responsible for driving the use and adoption of AM continue to make large investments in facilities, machines, technology and workforce to support their implementation strategies.
Putting Machinery on a Strong Fitness Plan September 11, 2019 Having a plan for maintaining and improving the performance and reliability of every machine on a shop floor is vital to manufacturing operations. Reliable machines make short-notice production runs possible. And the more flexible a manufacturer is, the more new customers they’ll attract.
GF Machining Solutions Announces Leadership Changes September 9, 2019 GF Machining Solutions recently announced two key leadership changes, both of which were effective September 1, 2019. Scott Fosdick, former president and head of market region North and Central America, has been promoted to the position of head of sales, marketing, business development and communications for the global organization. Phil Hauser, formerly the director of sales and head of turbine group at GF Machining Solutions USA will assume Fosdick’s former position.
WESTEC – First-Hand Insight into the Latest Technologies Revolutionizing the Industrial Sector September 12, 2019 WESTEC, produced by SME and AMT, is an industry-leading west coast manufacturing trade show.
October 2018 The October 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering includes feature articles, shop solutions, and other stories from various departments, with a focus on fabrication technologies.
July 2018 The July 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering includes feature articles, shop solutions, and other stories from various departments, with a focus on automation.
November 2018 The November 2018 edition of Manufacturing Engineering includes feature articles, shop solutions, and other stories from various departments, with a focus on software.