It is common sense—a vehicle that weighs less requires less fuel to move it. A number of studies show that reducing the mass of a vehicle by 10% results in anywhere from 4.5 to 6% better fuel economy—well worth the effort.
Manufacturing in this century is dependent upon a greater range of activities, technologies and knowledge than ever before.
The work of SME Additive Community members encompasses the entire history of the technology as well as its most novel applications.
Some of the latest technical trends CAD/CAM software.
The true story of AM—it’s current and potential abilities and the people who continue to develop it—deserves to be heard.
There are many key benefits from investing in robotics to help manage maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing Engineering editor-in-chief Alan Rooks is retiring.
With the use of composites in demanding applications increasing, improving knowledge of their fire performance is becoming a safety-critical issue, particularly for building and transportation applications.
A conversation with Faith Oehlerking, R&D engineer for additive Manufacturing at H.C. Starck Solutions.
Machine operators can replace time-consuming manual setups and gauging with the precision of digital metrology through a conversational CNC interface.