Machine Tool Orders Post Strong Gains in December February 8, 2021 Machine tool orders posted strong gains in December on both a monthly and year-over-year basis, AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology said today.
Toolpath Simulation, Optimization Boosts Part Manufacturing for Fixtures February 2, 2021 Those who manufacture precision workholding systems have the same goals and challenges as the machinists who use them. Both groups strive to reduce setup times and optimize cutting cycles. Secure, consistent, and accurate gripping is paramount.
NAMRC 49: Where Smart Manufacturing and Digitalization Meet January 25, 2021 The North American Manufacturing Research Institution of SME (NAMRI | SME) brings together researchers from leading companies, government laboratories, academic institutions and industrial think tanks located around the world for the purpose of advancing the scientific foundation of discrete-parts manufacturing.
NIMS and Edge Factor Provide Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce February 2, 2021 The National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is partnering with Edge Factor this year to inspire students and job-seekers to pursue career pathways in manufacturing and other Skilled Trades.
Manufacturing Cools Slightly in January February 1, 2021 Manufacturing cooled slightly in January but remained at overall strong levels, the Institute for Supply Management said today.
Ford Posts Quarterly Loss, Plans to Boost EV Investment February 4, 2021 Ford Motor Co. said today its fourth-quarter loss widened while adding it plans to increase its investment in electric vehicles.
Toolpath Simulation Leads to Highly Optimized Parts May 20, 2021 Gene Granata of CGTech Inc. talks to Manufacturing Engineering about software.
From Lawns to Flight, the Future is Electric May 13, 2021 One of the annoyances of living in the suburbs is the incessant whine of gas-powered lawnmowers and leafblowers—particularly the latter.
Getting Back to Sort-Of Normal July 13, 2021 With vaccinations on the rise, the in-person collaboration that is still essential to doing business, including trade shows, is growing. But challenges to recovery from the pandemic remain. Global supply chains are struggling with multiple disruptions. Shipping rates are historically high. Computer chip shortages are curbing output.
ModuleWorks, Sandvik Coromant and HCL Technologies Collaborate on PrimeTurning July 8, 2021 A collaboration including ModuleWorks GmbH, Sandvik Coromant, and CAMWorks has produced one of the first commercial implementations of Sandvik Coromant’s new PrimeTurning methodology in a CAM system.