Remove Document Remove Rapid prototyping Remove Supply Chain
article thumbnail

Translating a Prototyping Mindset to Production

Modern Machine Shop

Prototyping and Pinch Hitting BDE’s rapid prototyping department is home to the shop’s remaining manual mills and lathes, as well as several EDM machines, band saws and a three-axis bed mill. The importance of this task skyrocketed during the supply chain crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

article thumbnail

Trends Shaping the Future of Moldmaking

Modern Machine Shop

This shift is driven by concerns over supply chain resilience and a desire for greater control over quality and lead times. The technology enables rapid prototyping and the production of mold inserts with intricate cooling channels that would be difficult or impossible to manufacture using traditional methods.

article thumbnail

Emerson Presentation on Sustainability Efforts Plus Control and Software News

Gary Mintchell

After much searching, I found a document that is my monthly column for Automazione Oggi, an Italian automation magazine. Emerson’s data scientists and software developers at the research center will use the latest computer software development technologies to perform rapid prototyping to test and verify concepts.