Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
LTG Lofts to go Makes 3D Printed Communities a Reality in Partnership with Black Buffalo 3D
These construction printers will enable 3D printing- yes, printing- of entire communities, facilities and offices onsite in a matter of days.
Integrated Engineering Program Opens Up Opportunities for Students
“The PLTW Engineering Program at Corona High School in Corona, California, is designed to
set the students up to give them the best real world breadth education to be able to go directly
into the manufacturing field...”
Warehouse Automation: Pick-to-Light Systems
In the age of IoT, warehouse automation is at the forefront of many industries. In this series , we will dive into the different technologies used in warehouse automation and the important components to drive its success and efficiency.
Massachusetts Metalcaster Established Over a Century Ago Leaps Forward with 3D Mold Printing
A growing number of companies within the sand casting industry are adopting 3D sand printing to produce high quality parts without tooling. The technology to 3D print molds without changing the actual sand casting process itself is a major advancement for the industry.
More Efficient Bending With Parallel Shaft Gear Motors
Compared to the classic hydraulic solution, these electric drives offer numerous advantages in terms of robustness, safety, and operating convenience. They are also easier to maintain and run more efficiently to save cost.
Take Advantage of Current CNC Machining Trends
Understanding current trends in CNC machining is the first step to taking advantage of them. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for machine shops.
Scoring Big on Insight From Effective Data Cleansing and Contextualization
When it comes to time-series data, there is no shortage of options. Cloud-based, data-lake, open source, and historians are all readily available solutions for data storage, along with lower prices for sensors, and wired or wireless offerings for data aggregation.
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September 2020 Guest Opinion: Keeping the Lights on for a "Lights Out" Future
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Supply chain visibility and diversification have become top priorities for manufacturers, retailers and logistic providers. Today, they are faced with challenges they never expected, but – luckily – they are using new technologies to solve them.
Did COVID-19 help reveal the path forward for industry?
Many industrial leaders were encouraged to find the use of manufacturing executions systems (MESs) and plant data repositories (Historians) reduced the challenge of maintaining effective control of production from afar.
Tips to Save Money on Your Next CNC Milling Project
If you are concerned about costs spiraling out of control when you kick start a new CNC milling project, then it is definitely a good idea to take stock beforehand and plan ahead to achieve significant savings.
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Bold Digital Venture: IMTS Spark Offers Thousands of Exhibitor Showrooms, Hundreds of Events and Collaboration Opportunities
IMTS spark runs from September 21 through March 15, 2021 and will deliver fresh, original manufacturing technology demonstrations and content throughout the entire six months.
INNOTECH and OSARO Collaborate to Open the "Innotech AI Picking Lab" to Develop and Test Innovative Robotics Automation Solutions
Through this new collaboration, INNOTECH will develop and popularize general purpose and highly expandable pick-and-place automation products and solutions that will integrate their robots and peripherals with OSARO AI software.
Southco Introduces New Product Extensions to its Successful E5 Cam Latch Series
Southco has introduced several new product extensions to its successful E5 Cam Latch series.
Bally Ribbon Mills Supplying Range of Narrow Woven Tapes and Elastics Urgently Needed During COVID-19 Emergency
The release announces it is manufacturing urgently needed narrow woven structural tapes and elastics for use in a range of medical items required for the current COVID-19 emergency.
BCN3D enters new era, launching powerful new generations in the Epsilon and Sigma 3D Printer Series
After raising €2.8 million in its last round of funding in July in the midst of the pandemic, the Barcelona-based manufacturer continues to innovate and expand its range of 3D printers to help businesses innovate across the globe.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
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Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd
Parvalux is a leading global manufacturer of geared motor solutions with over 70 years' experience in creating the perfect combination of motor and gearbox to match the customer's application. Whilst we offer thousands of standard options we can easily customize any motor or gearbox to meet your exact requirements at no or minimal extra cost. Our design team can work closely with your own to optimize your solution for your application helping you to secure a genuine competitive advantage in your market. Our products are found in hundreds of applications but we are particularly strong in healthcare, leisure, mobility, transport, and a diverse range of industrial applications.
