Lightweighting’s New Phase September 3, 2019 Earlier this decade, the auto industry moved to lighten cars and trucks. It was supposed to be a competition between steel, long the dominant vehicle material, and aluminum. The latter got a boost when Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., bet big on aluminum, making aluminum bodies for its F-150 and Super Duty pickups.
Shops Continue to Rethink Brass and HSM August 14, 2019 The Copper Development Association (CDA) is eager to help shops discover and tap into the high-speed machining advantages of brass. The substantial benefits of doing so have an increasing number of shops rethinking their part materials and, when possible, converting those parts to brass.
How Machine Learning Aids Material Selection April 8, 2024 When it comes to materials, artificial intelligence can automate the screening process, simulate the performance of different materials and identify the best option.
Canatu and Denso Launch New Carbon Nanotube Reactor April 4, 2024 The reactor was designed to scale up production of CNT film, particularly for the automotive industry’s ADAS market.
ABB Expands Michigan Robotics Center March 14, 2024 ABB Robotics expands manufacturing and training capabilities at Auburn Hills, Mich., facility.
The Rx for Medical Manufacturing: Micro-Cutting February 29, 2024 Laser micro-cutting can increase precision and enable contactless cutting for machines, leading to higher-quality products.
KUKA Launches Augmented Reality Software February 12, 2024 Augmented reality makes new robot startups easier and faster, the company says.
Universal Robots Reports Strong End to 2023 February 2, 2024 The final revenue quarter of 2023 was Universal Robots’ largest to date.
Arcamed Leverages Indiana Manufacturing Readiness Grant January 26, 2024 Case Study: Cobots help better serve customers and improve environment for workforce
The Bottom Line on Sustainability January 9, 2024 Recycling increases efficiency, enhances brand image and saves money.
