Lasers Grow Manufacturing June 1, 2015 Today, laser technology in manufacturing touches all of our lives on a daily basis; lasers cut air bag material and weld air bag detonators for our in-car safety; lasers weld the batteries in many of our mobile devices; lasers drill aero-engine components for planes; lasers cut the glass for our smart phones and tablets screens; lasers weld the drivetrains in our cars and trucks; lasers cut medical stents that increase and enhance our lives, just to name a few.
Milling vs. Grinding for Rapid Stock Removal February 16, 2015 A recent effort by the Norton Advanced Applications Engineering Group demonstrates that for difficult-to-machine materials, grinding can be an economical alternative to other machining processes.
3D Printing Builds Up its Manufacturing Resume June 1, 2014 The additive manufacturing revolution is in full stride, flying in aircraft and giving manufacturers a robust tool for design and production
Bigger, Lighter, Stronger, Faster December 9, 2022 As aerospace ramps up its use of advanced composites, robots and automated manufacturing systems will assume ever larger roles in building and machining these challenging materials.
Virtues of the Virtual June 15, 2022 Digital twins, digital thread leverage data to improve manufacturing.
Small Town Charm, Big Opportunities: Citrus County, Florida June 6, 2022 Located on the west coast of Florida -- an area affectionately known as the “Nature Coast” -- Citrus County is best known for the beauty of its natural environment and strong ecotourism industry.
Industry 4.0: The Print Edition April 13, 2022 What manufacturers wanting in on Industry 4.0 should know before investing in a 3D printer
Deep Knowledge; Broad Applications April 12, 2022 The work of SME Additive Community members encompasses the entire history of the technology as well as its most novel applications.
Beyond Crypto, Tech & Tourism, Miami is a Manufacturing Hub April 18, 2022 When SOP Technologies sought the ideal destination to develop, test, manufacture, and market its devices that help stop ocean pollution, Miami quickly rose high on the list.
Aiming to Improve, Enhance Firearms Marking March 8, 2022 Laser marking is fast, flexible, repeatable, durable and it’s a one-button operation.