Case Study: Buying Time with 3D Printed Tooling

Imagine being able to produce short-runs of end use parts to test a concept or for direct use in just days. How would it feel to be able to bring a product to market faster than the competition?

New Laser Sources Improve Battery Performance by Enabling Dissimilar Metal Joining

Using aluminum and copper for battery tab to cell welding improves electrical efficiency and battery module/battery pack performance.

Growing Data Demand to Drive Digital Factory Market to US$111 billion in 2026

"Today, the global manufacturing sector has only started to adopt digital factory technologies, which will expand and change as factories get more connected, networked and flexible," said Pierce Owen, Principal Analyst at ABI Research.

Three Advantages of Urethane Casting

Urethane casting is a manufacturing process for making prototype and low-volume parts by using a silicone mold to form urethane parts. The parts are made out of materials that are plastic-like or rubber-like.

Talking IMTS with Zaber

Booth #236479 - Linear Motor Stages with Built-in Controllers and Linear Encoders. With the built-in controller, the X-LDQ-AE is a first of its kind - making set-up as easy as 1-2-3.

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

Preventative maintenance can have far-reaching effects, so take the necessary steps. Dont let something as small as a hydraulic hose failure cost your factory a sizable sum.

Talking IMTS with SLM Solutions

See SLM Solutions Metal Additive Manufacturing in the West Hall, Booth 43-2304

Airbus Gets on Board with 3D Printing

For small-batch series and customized parts, additive technologies offer a drastically faster time-to-market than conventional manufacturing as prior tool-production is not required.

Talking IMTS with CGI, Inc.

Booth #134638. CGIs custom gearbox is used to drive the spindle onboard JPLs latest coring drill test unit for the Mars 2020 mission.

Polymer 3D Prints Used to Protect Costly Metal Parts

When working with large diesel engines, or commercial aerospace systems that require the output of large metal parts with complex shapes, creative solutions are required to hold and protect them throughout the downstream machining and finishing process.

Hyundai Motors Improves Production Efficiency with Automation Software

By relying on 3D Printing, they can create new products in a fast and cost-effective way, and experiment with designs with almost no design limitations or material waste. But how do they efficiently manage their Additive Manufacturing (AM) production?

Adopting a Lean Manufacturing Principle

The 6 S system is a modified version of the Lean Manufacturing principle of 5 S. Developed by Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer for Toyota, Lean Production is a systemic method designed to optimize the efficiency of a business.

4 Best Practices for OEMs to Drive Double-digit Growth in 2018

After years of focusing on supply chain and operational initiatives, OEMs are now turning their sights to aftermarket growth. In fact, a recent TSC survey shows that for 46% of service leaders, Service Revenue will be the top initiative for 2018.

Projection Welding of Fasteners to Hot Boron Stamped Components

There are a number of manufacturing issues that come up when projection welding fasteners onto hot stamped boron steel components. In most cases, the weld nuts and studs used are considerably softer than the 1500 MPa stamping.

Excelling in Today's Challenging Global Steel Marketplace

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

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