Gages Step Up the Tech July 27, 2020 Sophisticated metrology equipment, like coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and laser scanners, are increasingly seen outside quality labs. “Many companies have cut costs by moving inspection from the lab to the shop floor,” said Matteo Zoin, head of marketing and new market development for Marposs Corp., Auburn Hills, Mich.
New Tech Powers Grinding Ops July 31, 2020 Abrasive machining is a tried-and-true technology for meeting exacting tolerances and producing superior finishes. Manufacturers continue to develop new capabilities.
Manufacturing at a ‘Tipping Point’ to Diversify Beyond China July 21, 2020 Manufacturing’s supply chain is approaching a “tipping point” of diversifying beyond China, consulting firm PwC said in a report.
NIMS Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Launches New Smart Solutions July 21, 2020 NIMS (The National Institute for Metalworking Skills), established in 1995, is marking its 25th anniversary in 2020 with new methodologies for skills training, performance validation, and credentialing that address the competencies needed by today’s technology-driven manufacturers.
VR stands ready to stand in (for R) July 16, 2020 When designers at Siemens started using virtual reality (VR) to quickly evaluate early-stage ideas, the usually slow and costly design-and-iteration process went from days and hours to minutes.
IACMI supplies scale-up testing for new composite parts July 15, 2020 Until just a few years ago, if a vehicle maker wanted to test the process for making a newly designed composite part at full scale, the company’s R&D engineers would call one of its Tier Ones and ask to schedule a trial run on the composites fabricator’s machines during off hours.
GM Reports Quarterly Loss on Impact of COVID-19 July 29, 2020 General Motors Co. today reported a second-quarter loss as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resulted in lower vehicle sales.
How Manufacturers Are Using Entertainment Event Technology To Keep Teams Safe From Covid-19 July 24, 2020 On Feb. 2, 2020, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., a Montreal company called PixMob turned 65,000 thousand 49ers, Chiefs, Shakira and J.Lo fans into a living, moving work of light
Government of Canada supports innovative manufacturing businesses July 17, 2020 Minister Mélanie Joly announces close to $21M in investments to help businesses to adopt new technologies to bolster their resilience and competitiveness
Mazak to Open New Edmonton Technical Center in Canada July 16, 2020 Continuing its unwavering commitment to customer support, Mazak Corporation Canada will officially open a new Technical Center in Edmonton, Alberta, in September of 2020. The facility is