A Conversation with SME CEO Bob Willig March 15, 2021 Looking back, 2020 was a year of challenge and change for manufacturing—and that’s an understatement.
ExOne Reports Breakthrough March 12, 2021 In a project co-funded by Ford Motor Co. and the ExOne Co., a team of engineers, material scientists, and manufacturing experts has developed a patent-pending process for rapid and reliable binder jet 3D printing and sintering of aluminum that delivers properties comparable to die casting.
Desktop Metal, Uniformity Labs Announce Breakthrough March 11, 2021 Desktop Metal Inc. and Uniformity Labs, today announced a breakthrough powder that enables aluminum sintering for binder jetting AM technology.
Questions Remain About Boeing’s Relationship With FAA, Seattle Times Says March 11, 2021 Two years after the second fatal crash involving Boeing Co.’s 737 Max, questions remain about the aircraft maker’s relationship with the Federal Aviation Administration, The Seattle Times said.
Machine Tool Orders Post Year-Over-Year Gain in January March 8, 2021 Machine tool orders posted a year-over-year gain in January, the third straight month with such an increase, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
Customer Testimonial: Global-Tek Manufacturing March 5, 2021 Setting up a new machine shop is challenging. Successful owners conduct rigorous research, meticulously inspect every detail, and carefully evaluate every option. So when Kevin Curtis began the search to equip his new venture in 2009, he did his homework.
Manufacturing Adds 21,000 Jobs in February March 5, 2021 Manufacturing added 21,000 jobs last month, paced by gains in transportation equipment, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said today.
Autonomous Material Handling – The ROI and How AMRs Advance Your Operations March 4, 2021 Jeff Huerta, Senior VP for Sales at Vecna Robotics, speaks on how successful companies are advancing their operations with fully autonomous material handling equipment, and how some facilities are achieving very quick ROI. He also describes the differences between an AMR and an AGV, and addresses the topic of safety. Lastly, he prescribes ways to get started with this equipment, including what upfront costs companies should be prepared for.
Nexteer Expands Portfolio for EVs March 4, 2021 Nexteer Automotive said it is expanding its Driveline portfolio with new Halfshaft technologies that are tailored to meet the unique demands of electric vehicles (EVs).
GM Electrifies its Future March 3, 2021 General Motors dropped a fuel bomb on the auto industry at the end of January. Specifically, it said the fuel of the future for many of its vehicles will be electricity, not gasoline. For an iconic company like GM, that news is beyond big.
