Ensuring the accuracy, reliability and consistency of medical devices and their many components is serious business.
Smart Manufacturing talks to Professor Chinedum “Chi” Okwudire about vibration, additive manufacturing and why it’s so hard to get kids to play the piano.
When not printing tank parts for the U.S. Army, Matt Kelly makes a strong argument for an eighth category of additive manufacturing technology
A trio of industry experts lend their insights on the latest advances, challenges and opportunities.
Annie Wang shares her thoughts on data, machine learning and the additive manufacturing industry’s need for collaboration
AM is used in everything from aerospace and automotive to consumer products. But some of the earliest and most significant applications are in healthcare. To this end, the theme of this month’s Manufacturing Engineering is medical machining.
From a conventional machine operator to the founder of a company that manufactures high-precision cutting tools, Kumar Arumugam Naidu took his company to the next level through education and key partnerships.
High depth-to-diameter ratios and difficult workpiece characteristics assure vibration in deep hole drilling, but adverse effects can be avoided with dampening systems that support the drill tube.
CMMs are invaluable. Vision systems, portable measuring arms and laser scanners come in a close second. But in the rush to get parts out the door, don’t forget the basics.
New geometries, coatings and other advances help manufacturers tackle tough applications.