Flexibility as a Fundamental Weapon Against COVID-19 May 1, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is causing major upheavals both in people’s lives and in the manufacturing world. One of the main problems that even the most developed nations are facing is a shortage of personal protection equipment (PPE), including masks, glasses, gowns, safety suits, and fans.
Mastercam Offers Free Training and Remote Educational Curriculum to Sharpen CAD/CAM Skills While at Home May 15, 2020 Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developed by CNC Software Inc., has made free training available to those looking to sharpen their skills. From now until June 30, 2020, users can sign up to take a full set of Mastercam core classes on Mastercam University.
Machine Tool Orders Post Monthly Gain in March, Lag on Year-Over-Year Basis May 11, 2020 Machine tool orders posted a monthly gain in March while falling compared with a year earlier, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
If A Coronavirus Vaccine Arrives, Can The World Make Enough? April 15, 2020 As the world searches for a way to end the coronavirus pandemic, the race is on to find and produce a vaccine.
As Sales Rise, Automakers Ramp Up Production June 15, 2020 Just two months ago, the auto industry was bracing for disaster.
For older workers, wearables are where it’s at June 15, 2020 When the ergonomics team at General Motors decided to field test wearables to augment their plant workers’ physical abilities, they partnered with body mechanics experts who collect data in a
Aéro Montréal launches a strategic committee to accelerate the recovery from the crisis: an unprecedented mobilization from the aerospace industry May 27, 2020 MONTRÉAL, May 25, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – Aéro Montréal is continuing its active mobilization with the launch of the “Alliance for the Aerospace Recovery” to accelerate the
Universal Robots Launches ActiNav Bin Picking Kit for Machine Tending April 9, 2020 Universal Robots (UR) has launched ActiNav, a new UR+ application kit for companies of all sizes that simplifies the integration of autonomous bin picking of parts and accurate placement in machines using UR cobots
From Shop Floor to Ecosystems, Trust is Vital April 2, 2020 For the last few years, many of us in the manufacturing automation field have expressed the need to “build bridges to everywhere” within the context of Industry 4.0. It is a way to describe the capability and the goal of connecting shop floor resources, for example single machines with pallet pools, machines with robotic machine tending, and multi-machine cells and FMSs.
Rough Boring vs. Finish Boring April 16, 2020 There’s more than one way to finish a hole. The most effective option will depend on the number of parts, cycle time and tolerances. One of the most effective options is boring.
