Directed energy deposition shapes the future of additive October 18, 2021 When it comes to turbine blade repair, directed energy deposition is the go-to solution. This helps explain why Optomec has installed nearly 100 machines for this application, with more than 10 million blades repaired thus far.
Developing a Multi-Tier Technology Workforce October 1, 2021 Making operators and process designers better informed in real time, with a focus on making intelligent decisions with enhanced data, is the key to updating U.S. aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities.
Going the extra kilometer to keep you well informed October 15, 2021 Four profiles of Argentine companies continue the Smart Manufacturing mission of being a borderless publication.
Smart manufacturing not just for the big players anymore July 26, 2021 In a high-mix/low-volume environment, it’s not good enough to simply be part of the pack. Today you need to be out front and pulling away, powered by the best smart tech available.
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.
Sharpe Products Installs New Laser Cutting Equipment July 9, 2021 Sharpe Products recently installed a BLM Group LT7 4-kW laser cutting system. This equipment cuts round, square, rectangle and open profile pipe or tube up to 6" OD.
Using AI, ML to turn data into greenbacks at Rolls-Royce July 28, 2021 An engine manufacturer discovers there is a way to reduce 50 billion data points to 2 billion—a reasonable number from which the foundation for machine learning can be built.
How to Include More People of Color in Management July 21, 2021 Five experts outline ways companies can help existing racially diverse employees interested in management posts, actions those workers can take, ways recruiters can do better, and ways to prepare for the future.
ARMI delivering big dose of reality to scientists creating stand-in organs March 30, 2021 Good science does not equate to workable manufacturing. This has been a longstanding truth in tissue engineering, a field that has been in limbo between academic R&D and commercialization for its entire decades-long existence.
Integrated CAM Packs a Punch for CNC Machining March 26, 2021 Some of the biggest technology trends are in smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives.