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.
Shift Happens! August 4, 2020 Last March when the pandemic hit, we had to shift in a lot of different ways, didn’t we? The lessons we learned and the actions we took in our personal and business endeavors during the early weeks of the pandemic may become a permanent pattern in the fabric of our lives.
SLM Solutions Exec Weighs in on Important AM Market Trends October 10, 2017 Winthrop Sheldon of SLM Solutions spoke with Editor in Chief Brett Brune at the Aerodef 2017 conference in Texas.
Turbos Turn Up the Heat with Challenging Materials December 8, 2016 A new breed of turbochargers constructed of super tough alloys operates at higher temperatures and rotational speeds than ever before, resulting in greatly increased output in a smaller package for gas and diesel engines alike.
Disruption is Really Just an Informational Problem November 10, 2016 The average lifespan of a company on the S&P 500 has fallen to 20 years from more than 60 years in 1960. The power and influence of technology will increase as much in the next 18 months as it has in the last 30 years.
Orchestrating Your Product Development Process with Milestones September 2, 2016 Effective milestones are an important part of a company’s development process, especially in today’s era of team-based sprints and stand-ups. Yet many companies struggle to successfully create and employ milestones; and some don’t even understand their relevance beyond updating senior leadership.
Improving Warehouse Safety Culture and Safety Training with Loss Trend Analysis March 19, 2024 Warehouses must take a proactive, strategic approach to create a safe working environment.
Adding Up AM’s Progress, Potential and Shortfalls March 14, 2024 Applications and new players are on the rise, but challenges remain—including financial concerns.
Advanced Manufacturing Transformation November 18, 2022 NASA's John Vickers describes how advanced manufacturing is affecting aerospace.
Answering the Challenge to Produce More in a Smaller Footprint August 11, 2022 There's a challenge how to produce more in a smaller manufacturing footprint. Here's an answer.