Fastener News Desk

MARCH 29, 2024

Last year, Harold Sears, formerly of Ford Motors, told me that certification of aftermarket spares is one of the main issues that needs to be addressed in order for 3D printed car parts to be more widely embraced by the auto repair industry. It’s time for AM to learn how to survive in the wild. WAG is here with a survival guide.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Sources (Clockwise) | Alpine Advanced Materials, Dynamic Tool Corp., Intralox, Hermle AG Did you miss any of MoldMaking Technology ’s most-viewed case studies from 2024? Now’s your chance to dive into these trending topics. Read on to discover your next innovation, solution or potential connection below.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 8, 2024

Source: MassRobotics MassRobotics announced the winners of its second Form & Function University Robotics Challenge at the Robotics Summit & Expo last week. Visitors at the show could watch the system 3D print on the concrete floor of the convention center. The Seoul National University team with its winning system.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

MMT ’s EAB members share 2024 insights on workforce, technology, sustainability and strategic growth in moldmaking. Source | MMT Staff As we move through 2024, moldmaking continues to evolve, facing challenges and opportunities. Sustainability has also remained a hot topic in moldmaking.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Ten years ago, the 3D printing landscape was in the midst of its first big boom. The general public was being introduced to the possibilities of 3D printing through countless eye-popping headlines that speculated on 3D printing’s application in everything from toys to phones to organs.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Source: igus igus GmbH has supplied its E2.10 In recent years, the company has expanded by creating internal startups, for technologies including ball bearings, robot drives, 3D printing, the RBTX platform for Lean Robotics, and “smart plastics.” cable carriers enable JEEVES to perform its role reliably.

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Fastener News Desk

JULY 3, 2024

This collaboration signifies the start of a customer-focused mission to bring 3D printing to everyday applications. Since Würth Additive announced Digital Inventory Services (DIS) at the AMUG Conference in March 2024 , they have initiated a new era of inventory management solutions.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Source: Tormach Inc. recently presented its 2024 Instructor of the Year Award to Danielle Ward, a teacher with an innovative approach and passion for hands-on learning. “We have printed animals with animation, designed their dream room using blueprints and then 3D printed and painted them.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2024

San Antonio, TX October 24, 2024— Frost & Sullivan recently researched the high-temperature solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes WATT Fuell Cell (WATT) with the 2024 North America Technology Innovation Leadership Award.

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Fastener News Desk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

2024 White Paper ALWAYS IN STOCK. Manufacturers can use digital technologies not only to streamline their inventory management processes, but also potentially to minimize a reliance on overseas sourcing. Streamlining Inventory Management with Additive Manufacturing Risk mitigation is hard, boring work.

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Modern Machine Shop

JUNE 27, 2024

Source: ZF North America The central challenge around electrification in the automotive industry is “the challenge of transformation,” says Vaden Lillard, director of operations for ZF North America. 3D printing to support “speed of change.” 9-14, 2024 in Chicago for IMTS 2024.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Astorino is a 3D printed educational robot—Kawasaki Robotics’ first entry into the educational robot space. Image source: Kawasaki Robotics Students and long-time machinists will both find robots matched to their needs at Kawasaki Robotics ’ booth.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 12, 2025

By processing data at its source, OptixEdge enables customers to unlock valuable insights, improve efficiency, and drive innovation across their operations." Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 27,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2024.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2024

Source: EOS EOS ’ M 290 1kW metal printer, part of the EOS M 290 family, is specifically designed for copper and copper alloy 3D printed applications. EOS M 290 1kW metal printer. With the 1,000 watts made available through this system, it is specialized for processing copper applications.

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Fastener News Desk

MARCH 29, 2024

–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fastenal Company (Nasdaq: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2024 ESG Report. FAST-G Taylor Ranta Oborski | Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance Manager | 507.313.7959 Source: Fastenal Company Going to Fastener Fair USA? WINONA, Minn.–(BUSINESS

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Fastener News Desk

APRIL 7, 2025

Bringing Digital Inventory to Life First unveiled atAMUG 2024, Wrth’s Digital Inventory Services (DIS) offers a secure, scalable way to store and transmit validated part data. SOURCE Wrth Industry of North America

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Source: Hurco Market Dynamics and Business Strategies Reshoring trends are leading to increased emphasis on domestic production in many markets. Source: CGS North America Inc. 2024 Award-Winning Shop: Fully Embracing Technology for Success MoldMaking Technology’s 2024 Leadtime Leader Award Winner Dynamic Tool Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 22, 2024

WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 1:00pm to 5:00pm WHERE: At IMTS, McCormick Place, Chicago, IL – West Building Room W196 LEARN MORE AND REGISTER What does it mean for a machine shop to adopt laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) or electron beam melting (EBM) additive manufacturing? Source: Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing The U.S.

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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 9, 2024

IMTS 2024 — The International Manufacturing Technology Show ran Sept. Transcript : Julia Hider — Senior Editor Modern Machine Shop's editorial team recently attended IMTS 2024, the largest manufacturing trade show in North America, where we saw all kinds of machining technology. 9-14 in Chicago, Ill.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 28, 2024

Don't miss our exclusive content, including an interview with the SPE MTD 2024 Mold Repair Technician of the Year and a complete mold design checklist. These articles and more on this list offer practical knowledge to enhance your operations.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 25, 2024

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has announced the opening of registration for more than 10 conferences at IMTS 2024, an enhanced conference format, and new IMTS Elevate programs for IMTS 2024. Workshop topics include “Make Your Shop a Top Shop,” “The Shop of Our Future,” and “3D Printing for Job Shops.”

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JUNE 19, 2025

Since they have minimal authority over mobile emissions sources like vehicles, air districts instead focus on stationary sources like boilers, engines, and industrial equipment, even though these account for a much smaller percentage of total emissions. Formal compliance source testing confirmed an average NOx reading of 1.9

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Mold Making Technology

JUNE 9, 2025

Source: Additive Manufacturing Media (all images) Bend Manufacturing, a student-led business based in South Bend, Indiana, operates entirely out of the maker space at The Portage School of Leaders. Bend Manufacturing was established alongside The Portage School of Leaders, a leadership-focused high school that opened its doors in 2024.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2024

Source: Tesla In Musk , Walter Isaacson’s biography of Elon Musk, we learned how Tesla planned to use artificial intelligence in its vehicles to offer its long-awaited full self-driving mode. One example was Olli, a 3D-printed electric vehicle (EV) that was a highlight of IMTS 2016 , the biggest manufacturing show in the U.S.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Source: igus At its annual press conference last week, igus GmbH previewed numerous new products in advance of the Hannover Messe trade show. won a 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award for a finger gripper to go with the ReBeL cobot. It also offers free replacement of bearings, drives, 3D-printed parts, and linear actuators.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 18, 2024

This intersection between our affordable, high-performing 3D printing technology and Uddeholm’s material expertise is the point where the adoption of AM can begin serving the tooling and molding industry.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 29, 2025

In April 2024, $8.5 By focusing on efficient manufacturing techniques, such as the use of 3D printing and CNC machinery, SMC aims to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of reliability and quality. One such initiative is Space Maitri, a project that SMC proposed and is supported by the Australian Government.

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Mold Making Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Photo Credit: AMT Registration has officially opened for IMTS 2024 – The International Manufacturing Technology Show , taking place Sept. Photo Credit: MMT “As part of this transition, AM is becoming an integrated process, not an isolated process (read “ A 3D Printing Retrospective ”),” says Fletcher.

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 5, 2025

Sources: Standex Engraving Mold-Tech, Cimatron, Incoe Corp., Read Now Source: Cimatron 7. Moldmakers Can Join the DOD’s Mapping Initiative The DOD's 2024 mapping initiative offers U.S. Read Now Source: LSI Solutions 5. Read Now Source: M.R. Read Now Source: Standex Engraving Mold-Tech

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Source: Kawasaki Robotics There are currently 174,213 robotics engineering jobs in the workforce today, according to the College Board. ” “Instead of metal, it’s 3D printed. Because it’s 3D printed, we can keep the weight down,” he added. Register now. ASTOR designed, developed, and built Astorino. “The

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

“We attempted to do something that had never been done before: we 3D printed a car on-site, from scratch, with zero practice,” he answers. “The car was 3D printed, assembled, and driven out of the building on Saturday morning.”

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Source: IMTS Come with a plan. Consider attending one of the co-located educational events such as the IMTS 2024 Conference, IMTS Elevate Job Shops, Industrial Laser Conference, Parts Cleaning Conference, Succeeding with Powder Bed Fusion Workshop, The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) or Supply Chain Forum. With more than 1.2

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i4.0 today

APRIL 21, 2023

The EIA, which now falls under the MTA umbrella, is focused on helping the UK’s engineering supply chain promote their capability, capacity and expertise to manufacturers seeking to source high quality precision sub-contracting products and services from UK-based suppliers, at home and overseas.

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Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Source: ABB Robotics ABB Robotics today launched Ultra Accuracy, a new feature for its GoFa collaborative robot line. The new feature can also be used for accurate positioning of additive layers in building prototypes in 3D printing , as well as for performing precision quality checking in metrology applications. Register now.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 18, 2024

IMTS 2024 offers visitors access to exhibitors with a wide swath of technology to help achieve these goals. ” Making the Most of IMTS 2024 The journey towards automation and digitalization in manufacturing, as exemplified by Major Tool and Multi-Axis Technologies LLC, underscores a transformative shift in the industry.

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Source: (top left) Boucherie, (top right) TK Mold & Engineering, (bottom left) Emuge-Franken, (bottom right) Plastic Ingenuity The top ten most-viewed articles in January were not only a testament to what our readers took an interest in—they reflect what is trending in our small but mighty world of moldmaking. Dapra Corp.,

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 14, 2024

May 14, 2024 – Recently Frost & Sullivan assessed the electrical and electronics equipment (EEE) circular economy industry, and based on its findings, recognizes HP with the 2024 North American Company of the Year Award. SAN ANTONIO, TX. – About HP HP Inc. For more information, please visit: hp.com.

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