Siemens Expanding Investments in US Digital Capabilities; Announces $175 Million R&D Ramp Up March 29, 2018 At the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) in Chicago on March 27, Siemens demonstrated its approach to the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.” At its annual U.S. Innovation Day, Siemens demonstrated real-world applications of digital solutions that it says will reduce costs, increase speed, develop new business models, and improve quality of life.
Cutting Strategies for Airframe Components March 5, 2018 Machining aerospace materials is a challenging task. Not only are machining operations tightly controlled, a wide variety of workpiece materials are employed, including aluminum, titanium, and carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs). The following is a brief guide to cutting tool options for successful machining of airframe components. All of the tools referenced are manufactured by Mitsubishi Materials.
Optical Comparators Adapt and Grow March 1, 2018 Beware predictions of the demise of any technology. If the early 1920s saw the dawn of the optical comparator, there has been much speculation about its sunset. That was especially true when vision systems started hitting their stride a few years ago. Many could see optical comparators were superfluous with the use of vision systems. Many thought the sunset of optical comparators was imminent. Many were wrong. Why?
Welcome to Voices AMplified January 31, 2022 The true story of AM—it’s current and potential abilities and the people who continue to develop it—deserves to be heard.
Guill Offers Machining and Fabricating Manufacturing Services for Aerospace January 24, 2022 Guill Tool has announced its intent to offer merchant machining services to the global aerospace industry.
Uses of Robotics in Maintenance Management January 22, 2022 There are many key benefits from investing in robotics to help manage maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment.
Open X Announces New Verisurf Metrology Training Course January 18, 2022 Open X Education, an interactive learning platform, in collaboration with Verisurf Software, Inc., announces the latest metrology learning program designed for those seeking a career in the fast-growing manufacturing and metrology industry.
October U.S. Cutting Tools Rise From a Year Earlier January 12, 2022 U.S. cutting tools orders rose in October compared with a year earlier.
Lockheed Martin Achieves IIot Smart Factory January 11, 2022 Aegis Software, a global provider of Manufacturing Operations Management Software (MOM/MES), announces that Lockheed Martin’s Lufkin facility has connected key SMT machines of all key types using the IPC-CFX standard.
Okuma Launches MA-600HIII Horizontal Machining Center January 11, 2022 The Okuma MA-600HIII brings more machining capabilities to the MA-600H family by offering several new features.
