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Hose Failure Can Halt the Manufacturing Process … Don't Let It Happen

08/09/18, 08:40 AM | Materials & Processes | Operation and Maintenance, The Parts Department

Preventative maintenance can have far-reaching effects, so take the necessary steps. Don't let something as small as a hydraulic hose failure cost your factory a sizable sum.

Talking IMTS with Dynatect

08/07/18, 08:23 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | IMTS, Tradeshows and Conferences | Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc.

We're showcasing new products for machine safety, precision ground ball screws, and cable carriers. The Gortite® VF Automated Machine Safety Door acts as a physical barrier to isolate process driven hazards from people and equipment.

Talking IMTS with Binder USA, LP

08/07/18, 08:23 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | IMTS, Tradeshows and Conferences

At Booth #134871 we will be showing the M12 A-Coded connectors which are ideal for harsh-duty applications in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, as well as chemical industry.

Talking IMTS with ProtoLabs

08/02/18, 08:44 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | IMTS, Tradeshows and Conferences

Booth #432327 - We will be showcasing our latest service addition, sheet metal fabrication. We are also going to be highlighting our 3D printing capabilities that have expanded since the last IMTS trade show.

Talking IMTS with CGI, Inc.

08/02/18, 08:42 AM | Materials & Processes | IMTS, Tradeshows and Conferences | CGI Motion

Booth #134638. CGI's custom gearbox is used to drive the spindle onboard JPL's latest coring drill test unit for the Mars 2020 mission.

SFA Explores MFG Day - Three journeys to close the MFG skills gap explored

07/27/18, 05:49 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | Advanced Manufacturing, Jobs / Employment

We wanted to take a moment to highlight three people we have worked with in 2018 and talk about special ways they are helping the MFG skills gap.

Technology That Can Improve Safety in Manufacturing

07/26/18, 08:44 AM | Materials & Processes, Design & Development | Safety and Standards | Len Calderone - Contributing Author

The use of technology to expand health and safety in the workplace is effective and significant. There are fewer uses of technology that are more important than the improved safety of the workers.

Victrex: New Advanced PAEK Product Designed for Additive Manufacturing

07/25/18, 05:54 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Materials & Processes | Additive Manufacturing

Major improvements demonstrated for filament fusion (FF) and laser sintering (LS), with VICTREX™ PAEK polymer solutions supplied as filaments and fine powder respectively

Emerging Technologies in Packaging Automation for Pharmaceuticals

07/24/18, 09:35 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | packaging

How innovations in automation, regulatory changes and a changing workforce converge.

Teel Plastics Reduces Human Error with IoT Strategy Powered by Kepware

07/19/18, 09:08 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | IIOT

Recognizing the need for connectivity, data access, and scalability, Teel Plastics executives worked to develop a competitive strategy that would also enable them to capitalize on the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT).

Excelling in Today's Challenging Global Steel Marketplace

07/12/18, 08:17 AM | Materials & Processes | coating, steel

How POSCO is addressing market obstacles and protecting its vital steel production assets from corrosion.

How Weighing can Improve Production in Lean Manufacturing

07/10/18, 09:32 AM | Automation & Networking, Materials & Processes | lean manufacturing

Lean manufacturing primarily focuses on eliminating waste of different kinds. Let us look at the seven 'wastes' that plague various industrial processes and how you can eliminate them by using industrial scales.

How to Choose an Industrial Safety Controller

06/28/18, 09:19 AM | Materials & Processes | Safety Controller | Banner Engineering

A safety controller that is easy to use and implement can make a big difference in getting your safety solution up and running quickly and effectively. But a safety controller is just one piece of a safety solution.

OEMs Opt to Eliminate In-House Lamination Operations

06/28/18, 09:14 AM | Materials & Processes | lamination

OEMs that make parts or products from flat-rolled steel, aluminum and other metals are eliminating in-house lamination operations and outsourcing to experienced coil coaters instead.

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Temperature-Sensitive Freight

06/28/18, 09:13 AM | Materials & Processes | Business Development, freight | Megan Ray Nichols - Contributing Author

If temperature-sensitive freight is literally your bread and butter, the following guide provides some useful fundamentals to remember for this vital and somewhat finicky corner of the world economy.

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