Promess Adds Manufacturing Space to Meet Growing Product Demand December 16, 2020 Promess Inc. has implemented a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of a fully-equipped, 45,000 square foot facility in Brighton, Mich.
Carbon Fiber Recycling Developing as an Industry December 14, 2020 Anyone who’s worked with wind turbine blades or just seen one up close can attest to the massive size of these clean-energy workhorses. Ever thought about what happens to that costly, high-tech material once the blade reaches the end of its lifespan in 20 years or so?
Machine Tool Orders Rise in October December 14, 2020 Machine tool orders rose in October on a monthly basis, helped by industries including automotive and rail, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
A More Informed Welding Solution December 11, 2020 Welding has been around for millennia, but today’s technology doesn’t often benefit from the information- and feedback-rich technologies that its machining cousin does. Christopher Ripley, Director of Business Development, and Eduardo Almeida, Director of Engineering, Innovation and R&D for BrandTech®, sit down with Chris Mahar, Associate Editor, to talk about the company’s BrandTech® Precision Welding system and how its computer-controlled system differs from traditional stud welding.
Manufacturers May Turn to Digital to Recover From Pandemic December 9, 2020 Manufacturers may look to investing in digital technology as they seek to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, consulting firm Deloitte said this week in a report.
SME Announces Robert Willig as New CEO December 8, 2020 SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, today announced that Robert “Bob“ Willig has been named as its executive director and CEO. His employment with SME will commence on Jan. 1.
SME Education Foundation Announces New Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarships December 4, 2020 The SME Education Foundation has announced a new $2 million diversity, equity and inclusion scholarship to increase awards to underrepresented students, beginning in 2021.
Manufacturing Adds 27,000 Jobs, Led by Motor Vehicles December 4, 2020 U.S. manufacturing added 27,000 jobs last month, buoyed by gains in motor vehicles and parts, the Labor Department said today.
Marposs Contributes to Award Winner December 4, 2020 Marposs said its Artis CTM Tool and Process Monitoring System has played a role in a 2020 Henry Ford Technology Award (HFTA) winning program focused on Torque Monitoring of Gear Machining Processes.
Program a part once, machine it many times over December 4, 2020 Until 2018, a West Coast manufacturer of gaming headsets and peripherals used approximated mesh CAD/CAM to size parts, tightening tolerance parameters up to 10 times smaller than the standard setting.
