Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
Purdue researchers test 3D concrete printing system as part of NSF-funded project
Transitioning to clean wind energy could become more cost-efficient as Purdue University researchers test a new technology created by an international startup to anchor offshore wind turbines.
Metal Fabrication Shop Utilizes Efficient Production Method
When a client needs a prototype created quickly, longer-running fabrication jobs most likely will have to be be put on hold to make room for a rapid prototype manufacturing job.
Transforming Legacy Manufacturing Enterprises With AI on the Edge
This article discusses how legacy manufacturing enterprises can harness the latest technologies, to optimize factory operations without having to ramp up infrastructure investment.
The role of Employee Equity Ownership in driving a company’s productivity.
In this article, the focus is on giving employees a stake in the company, the objective is to motivate them to do what is best for the shareholders since they are also shareholders.
Ceramic at Its Best
After intensive market research, maxon decided on a printer from French manufacturer 3DCeram, which has been customized to meet the company’s own requirements.
Sharpening Alignment for More Accurate and Faster Machining
Matrox Imaging’s robust vision software and smart camera endows CNC machine to ensure precision cuts, enhance yield rates
Overcoming Vibration Issues When Using Laser Interferometry
Before looking at the problems that vibration causes when using a laser interferometer, and the ways that its effects can be overcome, it is worth briefly describing the way that laser interferometry works.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Four Ways AI Will Change Manufacturing in 2022
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AI and machine learning offer manufacturing a chance for new and stable growth. When paired with traditional automation, these technologies can improve efficiency and decrease costs.
Strategies for Addressing 3 Emerging Challenges in the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Over the past few years, several significant obstacles have emerged for manufacturing supply chains. Here are three of the most pressing of these and what strategies could address them.
It's time for change - Technology essential to tackle climate change
To pursue a sustainable future, manufacturers need to find options to increase energy efficiency. Industrial robotics is an ideal way to help improve sustainability and minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing activities.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Streamlining Metal Additive Manufacturing with Better Build Plate Resurfacing
Advanced rotary surface grinders enable efficient, precise resurfacing of the build plate, improving productivity and quality
Summary Of Reasons For Machining Errors
With the development of intelligent automation, there are more and more orders for machining, but please don't refuse orders for machining. Various unpredictable mistakes may occur when you receive a suitable order for machining. These mistakes will Will bring immeasurable losses to large mechanical processing plants, so what are the reasons for the mistakes in mechanical processing orders? SANS Machining has summarized nine reasons for the mistakes in machining orders.
Cassia Networks and Extronics Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch New ATX2000 Hazardous Area Bluetooth Gateway
Cassia and Extronics have entered into a strategic partnership to deliver a new hazardous area Bluetooth gateway that provides secure, long-range, multiple device connectivity for hazardous industrial environments.
Cassia Networks Announces the Release of the X2000 Bluetooth Gateway
Cassia Networks, Inc. a leading provider of enterprise Bluetooth IoT products and solutions, announces the release of its new X2000 Bluetooth gateway designed to further improve the performance and reduce the complexity and cost of large scale Industrial IoT deployments.
Optomec Establishes 3D Printed Electronics Technical Advisory Board with Top Industry Leaders
Expert Team brings unparalleled real-world experience with Production Applications
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
Model TR1 Tru-Trac
The Model TR1 Tru-Trac™ linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac™ is the ideal solution for countless applications.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
The Wire Association International, Inc. (WAI)
The Wire Association International (WAI), Inc., founded in 1930, is a worldwide technical society for wire and cable industry professionals. Based in Madison, Connecticut, USA, WAI collects and shares technical, manufacturing, and general business information to the ferrous, nonferrous, electrical, fiber optic, and fastener segments of the wire and cable industry.
WAI hosts trade expositions, technical conferences, and educational programs.
