Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Setting up a new milling operation has many considerations: tooling, toolholding and workholding selections; workpiece source selection (additive preform, casting, forging or wrought stock); tool path generation; tool life for hard-to-machine materials; and, of course, vibrations. Because the toolholder, spindle, machine and workpiece may be stiff but are never rigid, vibrations and chatter are important topics.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Many state and local governments are enacting wage-transparency laws. Here are some tips for employers and employees engaged in the hiring process under this new, evolving scenario.
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Control Engineering
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Reconfigurable antennas — those that can tune properties like frequency or radiation beams in real time, from afar — are integral to future communication network systems, like 6G. However, many current reconfigurable antenna designs can fall short: they dysfunction in high or low temperatures, have power limitations or require regular servicing. To address these limitations, electrical engineers in the Penn State College of Engineering combined electromagnets with a compliant mechanism, which is
Mold Making Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
I hope you have PTXPO on your list of industry events to attend this month! This year marks the second edition of this trade show for the North American plastics processing market. It is set for March 28-30 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. And don't forget … moldmaking has a big presence on the show floor with the Mold Making Pavilion , presented by MoldMaking Technology and Amerimold.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
Plastics Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The site in Zhuhai, South China, will boast annual capacity of 120,000 tonnes by 2033 after its final phase of expansion.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Flinders University is joining hands with Tonsley Technical College in a collaborative partnership that focuses on innovation. As part of the collaboration, the Tonsley Technical College will be built in tandem with Flinders University’s Factory of the Future with the project set to open by 2025. The co-location of the Factory of the Future facility with Tonsley Technical College, according to Vice-Chancellor Professor Colin Stirling, will put South Australia at the forefront of the world in bui
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AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Defence industry company XTEK has delivered a record half-year revenue of $48.5 million as it maintained its sharp focus on core capabilities and the implementation of its strategic plan, the company said in its recent results investor update. Contract orders in hand on December 30, 2022, totalled a near-record $35.1 million. This includes a $26.9 million SUAS contract from the Australian Department of Defence for delivery in FY23.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Photo Credit: Flow International Corporation Flow International Corporation , a developer and manufacturer of high-pressure waterjet cutting solutions announces that long-time employee Brian Sherick has been promoted to president of Flow Waterjet. In his new position, Sherick will take on a pivotal role in strategic and operational management while continuing to foster a meaningful waterjet community within Flow and with customers and partners.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Australian supermarket chains Coles and Woolworths have made an offer to REDcycle to take control of its stockpiled soft plastic and provide safe storage of the material while recycling solutions are explored. In a media release from members of the Soft Plastics Taskforce, the supermarkets agreed to extend the offer to REDcycle to help prevent soft plastics deposited by customers in New South Wales , Victoria and South Australia.
Modern Machine Shop
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Photo Credit: JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corporation JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corporation recently introduced its FH5000 series of three high-speed horizontal machining centers (HMC), including the FH5000S HMC with 800 × 800 × 880 mm (X × Y × Z) strokes, 900-mm workpiece diameter and 1,100-mm workpiece height capacity. The FH5000 series machines include a 500-mm table capable of handling 1,000-kg loads.
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As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The fifth Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been established by the New South Wales Liberal and Nationals Government in the Illawarra to ensure that the area is a key player in the State’s future clean energy plans. According to a media release by the Minister for Energy, the Illawarra is now the last of the five REZs identified by the NSW Energy Infrastructure Roadmap to be officially recognised.
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Mumbai, India – February 27, 2023 – Frost & Sullivan recognizes Tata Communications , a global digital ecosystem enabler for demonstrated leadership through continuous product innovation, customer service excellence, sterling reputation, and customer-centric framework leading to its coveted preferred-partner status. Tata Communications offers the most comprehensive, robust, and capable services in the market.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Two projects involving medical and scientific researchers from the University of Sydney have secured government funding through the Cooperative Research Centres Projects’ (CRC-P) latest round. The research and development initiatives, which involve the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Faculty of Science, are focused on the development of a needle-free skin patch for COVID-19 vaccination and advancing the commercial scale production of particular nanoparticles for image-guided cancer surge
Min-Hui
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
As a manufacturer or business owner, you know that your injection molding machine is a significant investment. To ensure that it continues to operate efficiently and effectively, it’s crucial to maintain it regularly. Proper maintenance will help prevent downtime, extend the lifespan of your equipment, and ensure that your products are of the highest quality. … How to Maintain Your Injection Molding Machine?
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Laser technology developer Silex Systems has raised $120 million from an institutional placement after receiving strong support from local and international investors. In an ASX announcement , Silex said it plans to use the funding to accelerate the commercialisation of the Silex laser enrichment technology, focusing on significant strategic market opportunities in uranium production and enrichment, Zero-Spin Silicon, and medical isotopes.
Control.com
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Large motors require a circuit to turn on and off. This may be as simple as a single on/off drum-type switch or as elaborate as a VFD unit. Learn about some common control circuit designs for typical three-phase motor requirements.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
ASX-listed DroneShield has released its 2022 annual report, with another record year of revenue up by 60 per cent to $16.9 million. In a press release , the defence company said the revenue increase was backed by two recent $11 million orders from separate government customers with further record-sized orders expected. “2023 is expected to be a transformational year for the business, as has already been witnessed by two all-time record $11 million orders in December 2022 and January 2023, and a
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
The liquid ‘drinking’ milk market continues to be crucial for Australia’s dairy industry due to increased domestic retail pricing and potential for additional export development, according to a recently released industry report from Rabobank. The specialist agribusiness bank claims in the report that the liquid milk category, which in recent years had struggled with a number of issues including retailer discounting, is a significant “pillar” for Australia’s dairy industry
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Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Local manufacturers in Victoria are slated to receive up to $250,000 in funding through the state government’s Made in Victoria – Manufacturing Growth Program. Announced by Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty Ben Carroll , the grant program is intended to help small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in the state compete on the global stage and create highly skilled jobs.
AU Manufacturing
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
BAE Systems has delivered another strong year of performance in 2022, both financially and operationally, with a record order intake of £37.1 billion (AUD 65.4 billion), driving the company’s defence order backlog up to £59 billion (AUD 104 billion). Revenue was up by almost nine per cent from £19.5 billion (AUD 34.5 billion) at the end of 2021 to £21.2bn (AUD 37.5 billion) at the end of last year.
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