Quality Scan: Thread Inspection: Your Application Matters June 1, 2009 Not all threaded connections serve similar purposes.The load-carrying needs of an aerospace engine support bolt in a tension assembly greatly exceed those of a simple screw that fastens a cover plate to an electrical wall socket. International thread-acceptance documents and standards recognize this basic engineering fact, and incorporate different thread-inspection requirements into their verification standards.
Micromanufacturing is Growing July 1, 2004 Many industries have been making parts with micron dimensions for some time, but in the last few years, the market for miniaturization has expanded. The demand is not only for small parts, but also for small complex features on larger parts. This is due chiefly to the switch to modules in which the functions of several parts or subsystems are not handled by a single complex unit.
Programming CMMs May 1, 2004 Off-line programming software tools for CMMs allow manufacturers to increase measurement capacity and throughput by programming CMMs, probes, and fixtures before parts are made.
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DwyerOmega Acquires Automation Components Inc. December 5, 2023 Middleton, Wis.-based ACI is joining Dwyer Instruments, Omega Engineering and Universal Flow Monitors under the DwyerOmega brand.
Measurement on the Move December 1, 2023 Quality control equipment has become much faster, more capable and easier to use since the days of Cadillacs and test indicators. It’s also grown more portable.
Robots or Cobots: Which Path to Automation is Right for You? November 29, 2023 Automation options have never been more diverse. We’re here to help you navigate the choice between robots and cobots with the question: ‘Which Path to Automation is Right for You?’
Texas Instruments Breaks Ground on LFAB2 Semiconductor Fab in Utah November 6, 2023 Texas Instruments celebrates the groundbreaking of LFAB2, a cutting-edge semiconductor fab in Lehi, Utah, while also investing in STEM education to empower students for the future.
Is U.S. Manufacturing Ready for Industry 5.0? November 2, 2023 Navigating a human-centered, technology-driven framework for the future
Ford Reports Strong Q3 2023 Performance and Bold Ford+ Transformation October 27, 2023 Ford's recent Q3 2023 results demonstrate their commitment to a dynamic transformation under the Ford+ initiative, with a focus on quality and cost-efficiency. CEO Jim Farley shares his optimism for the company's evolution towards becoming more customer-centric.