DMG Mori Emphasizes the Digital Age October 9, 2020 Providing a full range of machines, automation, and software mirrors the important trends in the industry as well.
Two Companies Win 2020 National Metalworking Reshoring Award October 9, 2020 Die-Tech & Engineering and Trenton Forging Co. (TFC) received the 2020 National Metalworking Reshoring Award in recognition of their success in bringing manufacturing back to the United States.
SPR Machine Discovers New Productivity in Brass October 9, 2020 Three partners contributed their diverse manufacturing and machining experience—and their last initials—to found SPR Machine in 2002.
How Machine Shops Can Benefit from New Automation Technology October 9, 2020 As automation technology becomes more effective, cost effective, and easier to implement, job shops are automating more and more of their processes. In this episode, Alan Rooks, editor in chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Michael Gaunce, group manager, stationary workholding for Schunk Inc., about what a small to medium size job shop should consider when starting and exploration into automation; the particular machines or jobs that are easier to automate over others; why high part quantities are not needed in order to automate a job; what types of skills a shop should look for in employees working with automation; and how to define categories for the different styles of automation used in machine tool tending.
Automate the Process, Recover the Profits October 8, 2020 Aerospace OEMs and their supply chains are evolving plans to manage the economic impact caused by the health-related shutdown last spring.
Mazak Optonics Expands N. American Headquarters October 7, 2020 Mazak Optonics has confirmed expansion plans for its North American headquarters in Illinois.
Six Trends to Watch for in Aerospace and Defense This Year October 7, 2020 The world has changed remarkably in 2020. The new decade began with a sense of optimism and historically strong economies in both the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Shyft Group Acquires F3 MFG October 6, 2020 Shyft Group, Inc. said it F3 MFG Inc. (“F3”), an aluminum truck body and accessory manufacturer.
GROB Launches New Five-axis Machining Center October 5, 2020 The company’s G150 is aimed at small, high-precision parts made of tough materials.
Welding Automation Addresses Skills Shortage October 5, 2020 Like just about every other manufacturing operation, welding has made the leap into the 21st century with automation, agile manufacturing processes, and offline programming.