Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 8, 2023

While one can debate whether technological advance drives demand or vice versa, it’s clear that the evolution in laser sources/pulse technology and software control have moved laser manufacturing technology to the tip of the spear. In the past decade, the industry, in particular, has seen dramatic strides in laser source innovation.

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Sourcing Benchmarking Function Manufacturing 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

DECEMBER 6, 2023

While one can debate whether technological advance drives demand or vice versa, it’s clear that the evolution in laser sources/pulse technology and software control have moved laser manufacturing technology to the tip of the spear. In the past decade, the industry, in particular, has seen dramatic strides in laser source innovation.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Benchmarking Function Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 22, 2024

Source: MetalQuest From the earliest days of automation at IMTS featuring a robot hand moving parts, there has been a massive evolution in technology. “What is the definition of automation?” Source: AMT. Source: AMT. Source: Incodema3D “We can do several setups in advance creating major efficiencies.

Automation 98

Automation Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 98

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 9, 2024

Source: Advanced Micro Devices To enable more artificial intelligence on edge devices such as robots, hardware vendors are adding to their processor portfolios. Source: AMD Versal powers Subaru’s ADAS vision system Subaru Corp. The AMD Versal AI Edge and Prime Gen 2 are next-gen SoCs. Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Artificial Intelligence 91

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Automotive 91

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 18, 2024

Unfortunately for us they decided they wanted to source these components from overseas.” We are beginning to look at ways we can train newcomers, the AM space has so much information it definitely has the potential to burn people out, so we need to ensure we manage that effectively,” Bourchier said.

3D printing 81

3D printing Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 81

Modern Machine Shop

JULY 6, 2023

High Precision, High Requirements Temco is a precision machining company that operates in the aerospace, defense and commercial markets, among others. They were also able to better schedule out when operators needed to hit confirmations, eliminating a common source of downtime. Images courtesy of FANUC America.

Cycle time 98

Cycle time Aerospace Sourcing Manufacturing 98

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 30, 2023

India is among the world’s biggest metal-cutting machine tools markets, with sectors like automotive, general engineering, energy, and aerospace being the major demand drivers. This technology has been rapidly adopted in various applications like quick product development, MRO services, aerospace components manufacturing, etc.

Industry 4.0 52

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Automotive 52

MESA

MAY 30, 2023

As announced on May 25, 2023, Stratasys has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Desktop Metal in an all-stock transaction, which was unanimously approved by the Stratasys Board. The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to shareholders of Stratasys and Desktop Metal.

3D printing 130

3D printing Additive manufacturing Form Manufacturing 130

Fastener News Desk

OCTOBER 13, 2023

While multi-sourcing and intensifying cooperation with our suppliers and customers all over the world, we concentrated our focus on emergency response scenarios, business sustainability management, preparation of quality and performance improvement programs for suppliers, and increasing the level of automation based operations.

Logistics 59

Logistics Supply Chain Lead Time Additive manufacturing 59

Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 26, 2023

A very fine layer of metal powder is applied to the build plate via roller or blade, after which a thermal energy source (typically laser or electron beam) is directed at specific locations on the build plate where it melts and fuses powder into solid metal, forming the first layer of a part. Linear AMS , a Shapeways company (Livonia, Mich.,

Composites 52

Composites 3D printing Cycle time Lead Time 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Richard Childress Racing’s manufacturing division is comprised of a mix of 60-to-70% contract work for industries such as the military, aerospace and defense; and 30-to-40% race industry related manufacturing, including the company’s engine department, which leases motors to other race teams.

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Benchmarking 98

Additive Manufacturing

MAY 25, 2023

NYSE: DM) (“Desktop Metal”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby the companies will combine in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $1.8 The definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus (if and when available) will be mailed to shareholders of Stratasys and Desktop Metal.

3D printing 52

3D printing Additive manufacturing Form Supply Chain 52