Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 3D printing Supply Chain Prototype  98

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Source: AMT - The Association for Manufacturing Technology The world’s leading additive manufacturing (AM) trade show is launching a U.S. This will further raise awareness of the opportunities offered by additive manufacturing across the industry. “We see huge potential in U.S. The new U.S.

3D printing 52

3D printing Value chain Rapid prototyping Manufacturing 52

E&T

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Argonne National Laboratory have identified particular 17-4 steel compositions that, when printed, match the properties of the conventionally manufactured version.

3D printing 45

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Cargo 45

MESA

MAY 30, 2023

The combination is expected to accelerate Stratasys’ growth trajectory by uniting two leaders to create a next-generation additive manufacturing company that is well-positioned to serve the evolving needs of customers in manufacturing. billion in 2025 revenue.

3D printing 130

3D printing Additive manufacturing Form Manufacturing 130

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Easily Determine the Correct Shielding Gas Mixture out of Hundreds of Possibilities Williams noted that when it comes to selecting gases, selecting the correct gas mix and composition can make a difference in factors like weld quality, spatter levels, fusion, fume generation and more.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Additive manufacturing Beverage 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 5, 2024

. “Our role as a media company serving manufacturing continues to evolve,” says Rick Kline, GBM president. Particularly for manufacturers in higher value markets, the need they face is to produce more responsively — to use systems and technology to continue to reduce time and cost. .”

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Composites Artificial Intelligence 52

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Source: GrayMatter Robotics 1. AI, machine learning and IoT solutions Much like other areas of manufacturing, finishers and coaters are seeking ways to streamline their processes. Source: Additive Manufacturing 2. 3D Printing Additive manufacturing is growing exponentially. Source: Getty Images 3.

3D printing 52

3D printing Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Automotive 52

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Yet, ironically, this very unwelcome consequence of the Covid 19 pandemic is providing the drive for Australian manufacturers to produce more parts locally to reduce their dependence on imports. . There is an interesting environmental spin-off here. . This could substantially reduce the carbon footprint of the freight sector. .

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Manufacturing 3D printing Prototype  69

Additive Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Depending on the choice of raw materials, the CO 2e footprint for additive manufacturing powder production can be reduced by increased production efficiency and quality to lower scrap and increase material reusability throughout the production journey.

3D printing 52

3D printing Manufacturing Consumer Goods Additive manufacturing 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 21, 2022

THE CHALLENGE: Additive manufacturing has progressed from being mainly a tool for low-cost prototyping to a manufacturing activity that can produce large volumes of high-value metallic components. Industry experts have identified quality control as one of the biggest obstacles to widespread additive manufacturing adoption.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Composites Prototype  52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 19, 2024

The design freedom of polymer/composite additive manufacturing (AM) makes it easy to design different front-facing/insert holding (middle left and right) and rear-facing/handle versions (right) of the claw manual end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) that Zero Tolerance LLC has produced for its own and customer molding operations.

3D printing 52

3D printing Manufacturing Composites Prototype  52

Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 18, 2024

Source | Alpine Advanced Materials Alpine Advanced Materials (Alpine), a custom-engineering and part manufacturer in industries like aerospace and defense , space and emerging transportation, leveraged a new prototyping process utilizing a dissolvable mold for high-performance injection molded composites.

3D printing 52

3D printing Rapid prototyping Prototype  Composites 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

Source | KraussMaffei KraussMaffei comes to NPE2024 with the motto “Make plastic green — with high quality and efficiency.” ” This is exemplified through injection molding, extrusion, reaction process machinery, automation and additive manufacturing focusing on the circular economy and reducing the CO 2 footprint.

Automation 52

Automation Composites 3D printing Additive manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Hybrid Machining : Combining traditional metal cutting with additive manufacturing enables greater design flexibility and faster prototyping. Advanced Tool Materials : High-performance coatings like diamond-like carbon (DLC) and ceramic composites enhance tool lifespan and machining accuracy.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 52

Additive Manufacturing

APRIL 28, 2023

The result was the launch of Hyper FFFTM last November, which allows an increase in productivity of about four times, thanks to a newly developed active vibration cancellation algorithm based on the famous open-source Klipper project.

3D printing 52

3D printing Manufacturing Additive manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 3, 2024

At NPE 2024: The Plastics Show , 3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) suppliers will be highlighted in the Advanced Manufacturing Zone , while AM users will take to the stage for Wednesday’s 3D Printing Workshop. Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling.

3D printing 64

3D printing Prototype  Rapid prototyping Supply Chain 64

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 24, 2023

Due to its highly durable and corrosion-resistant characteristics, manufacturers often rely on this particular type of stainless steel known as 17-4 PH to produce industrial machinery, maritime vessels, aircraft, and medical devices, as revealed in a media release by ANL.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Sourcing Advanced manufacturing 52

Dinesh Mishra

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Machine tool manufacturers are responding by offering modular designs, adaptable systems, and software-driven solutions that can be easily reconfigured for different production needs. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: There’s a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency in manufacturing.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Additive manufacturing 3D printing 52

Mold Making Technology

JUNE 9, 2025

A glimpse of Bend Manufacturing’s facility, located inside of The Portage School of Leaders. Three Bend Manufacturing employees, who are also high school students, can be seen deliberating the business’ daily workflow in their classroom. A 2012 video covering various perspectives regarding Cardinal Manufacturing.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Rapid prototyping Manufacturing 52

E&T

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As the anode is worth 10 to 15 per cent of the total cost of a lithium-ion battery, this latest method, which uses a low-cost waste material, is expected to also bring down the cost of manufacturing. The research has been published in Additive Manufacturing.

Composites 45

Composites Aerospace Form Additive manufacturing 45

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 21, 2018

The report found there were five top areas that middle market manufacturers are focused on. Source: Middle Market Manufacturing: How to Thrive in a Transforming Environment (2018). New materials/composites. Additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping. National Center for the Middle Market.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JUNE 5, 2023

Copper is one of the “hottest” metals attracting attention in the additive-manufacturing world these days. As AM systems continued to evolve their processes and controls, the materials industry began working to better-standardize powder manufacture and sourcing. Image courtesy Velo3D.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Electronics 52

ATS

MARCH 18, 2024

Methods for improving aircraft part manufacturing Meeting rising demand starts with maximizing utilization of existing assets before investing in additional capacity. To give some examples, composite materials need advanced bonding and curing processes.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Aerospace Additive manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sixty-two percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in January, down from 84 percent in December. Forecast sales have decreased slightly in most product segments, with only limited growth related to customers’ competitive sourcing and moves to new technology.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Beverage Electronics 52

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

A recent development project evaluated the feasibility of using wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) to produce layup tooling for complex contoured winglets mounted at the tips of the wings of MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian (shown above) remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

CHALLENGE: Understanding the chemical composition of any manufactured material is critical to predicting a part’s performance. This is especially important for additive manufacturing because rapidly melting and solidifying materials can affect chemical properties and impact part functionality.

Composites 98

Composites Additive manufacturing Quality Management System Manufacturing 98

MESA

MAY 26, 2023

The project call is also seeking innovative solutions for robotic AM process planning for continuous fiber-reinforced composite structures. Advancing AM Processing for Continuous Fiber Reinforced Composites Topic Area 10: Innovations in robotic additive manufacturing process planning.

3D printing 130

3D printing Supply Chain Composites Additive manufacturing 130

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 27, 2025

Source | Sandvik Osprey Ltd Sandvik Osprey Ltd ’s HWTS 50 lean hot work tool steel powder was designed for enhanced printability for metal injection molding (MIM) as well as laser-based additive manufacturing (AM) and for hot isostatic pressing (HIP).

Composites 52

Composites Form Additive manufacturing Sourcing 52

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 25, 2024

Source: CGTech CGTech releases version 9.5 Vericut specializes in CNC machine simulation, verification and optimization across processes like metalcutting, additive manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing and composites. of its Vericut software.

Composites 52

Composites Automation Additive manufacturing Function 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Additive Manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing. However, with MIAD which employs the additive manufacturing (AM) process, Next Chapter is said to be able to slash that timeline from weeks or months to hours, while maintaining the same high quality and tolerance standards of conventional molds. Hot Runners.

3D printing 98

3D printing Cycle time Automation Additive manufacturing 98

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Source (Clockwise) | Vista Metals Corp., Innovative Technology for Your Mold Shop at IMTS 2024: Part 1 Innovative Technology for Your Mold Shop at IMTS 2024: Part 2 Modified Composition Enhances Stainless Steel Capabilities Edro introduces Böhler’s M333 Isoplast stainless steel. Verisurf Software Inc.,

3D printing 52

3D printing Form Function Composites 52

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The SAEKI team with its on-demand additive manufacturing robot. Source: SAEKI Global supply chains are under increasing pressure, and manufacturing costs continue to rise. SAEKI, a manufacturing automation business, announced a $6.7M funding round to tackle these challenges with its digital manufacturing approach.

Robotics 69

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Manufacturing 69

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 28, 2025

Diversify and Strengthen Materials Supply As the global wind energy sector continues to expand, manufacturers face growing pressure to meet rising material demands while navigating challenges such as raw material scarcity, price volatility, and supply chain dependencies.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Composites Additive manufacturing Sourcing 52

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

Recent advancements in metal-cutting technology have significantly transformed efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes. By improving energy efficiency, companies can also reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources.

3D printing 59

3D printing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing 59