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(Bowman: Schaumburg, IL) -- Quality departments and contract shops that test many different plated parts need an XRF analyzer with an expansive measurement area, selectable spot sizes, and high levels of precision and speed.
Bowman’s K Series benchtop XRF meets all of these requirements. It has a…
I enjoy solving puzzles! I start each morning by doing at least two New York Times puzzles, Wordle, and Connections. My wife and sons and their spouses do the same, although not necessarily as part of their early-morning routine (except on weekends). We have a texting thread where we each report…
As the manufacturing world pushes toward the goal of zero-defect production, part inspection is critical. Sheet metal’s thinness, coupled with its susceptibility to warping, demands precision inspection—even the most minor deviations have significant implications down the line. This underscores the…
(Kennametal: Pittsburgh) -- Kennametal Inc. has announced its new KCU10B turning grade, an innovative update to its KCU10 platform with an enhanced KENGold coating technology for edge protection.
This universal cutting solution is designed for machinists in aerospace and defense, automotive,…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- An Oak Ridge National Laboratory-developed advanced manufacturing technology, AMCM, was recently licensed by Orbital Composites and enables the rapid production of composite-based components, which could accelerate the decarbonization of vehicles, airplanes, and drones.…
If you’ve ever enjoyed the experience of an audit or inspection, then you know it’s about as much fun as having your wisdom teeth extracted. As painful as audits and inspections may be, they are necessary to bring needed medical products to market and monitor them to protect consumers and patients…
When Alexander O’Brien sent in his application for graduate school at MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, he had a germ of a research idea already brewing. So when he received a phone call from Professor Mingda Li, he shared it: The student from Arkansas wanted to explore the…
(LMA Consulting Group: Claremont, CA) -- The Israel-Hamas conflict has cast a spotlight on the vulnerability of supply chains in the face of political upheavals. LMA Consulting Group, a leading manufacturing and supply chain consulting firm, advises clients on fortifying their supply chains to…
(Lauren Neal: New York) -- Programs that encourage female students to study STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects, and hiring initiatives that compel companies to boost their women in the workforce are all well and good. But until businesses do a better job of addressing what…
Have you ever met someone who was fired from their job? I’ll bet you $50 they said, “Yeah, I never saw it coming.” For some reason, getting canned always comes as a shock to people. They’re clueless as to how bad they’re doing and how close to the door they are.
Makes you wonder: Are you close to…
Driven by geopolitical uncertainty, trade risks, and new technologies such as generative AI, the most profound business transformation in 50 years is underway. Alongside these factors, pressures from regulators and stakeholders are mounting around the reporting, transparency, and accountability of…
At Metalworks Inc.’s main plant in Lincoln, Nebraska, co-founders Rob Ernesti and Doug Swanson walked past a new punch/laser system being tested, complete with part removal and stacking automation. It’s one piece of a value stream dedicated to a family of parts. They next walked by a row of small…
(Dürr: Southfield, MI) -- A long-established standard in the automotive industry, now in high demand across all industries, is automatic, flexible, and high-quality painting processes.
Dürr is aligning its painting technology with robotics solutions for general industry needs. Dürr and Kawasaki…
(LeakTronics: Agoura Hills, CA) -- LeakTronics, a leading innovator in the field of leak detection technology, has introduced its “LeakStick,” a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize the way leaks are detected and resolved. LeakStick represents a significant advancement in leak…
(Testrite Visual: Hackensack, NJ) -- Testrite Visual, manufacturer and innovator of visual display solutions, has announced the launch of its new line of patented steel fold-out merchandisers for point-of-sale marketing.
Brands spend millions of dollars each year on visual displays to showcase…
Healthcare administrators find themselves at the fore of a demanding and transformative field, where the pursuit of excellence in patient care is nonnegotiable. In a health industry landscape facing evolving regulations, escalating costs, and an increasing emphasis on patient outcomes, the need for…
Flat screen TVs that incorporate quantum dots are now commercially available. But it has been more difficult to create arrays of their elongated cousins, quantum rods, for commercial devices. Quantum rods can control both the polarization and color of light to generate 3D images for virtual-reality…
(Flowfinity: Vancouver, BC) -- Flowfinity Inc. has worked closely with engineers specializing in nondestructive testing (NDT) to help them create a unique solution using no-code tools that greatly reduce the time and effort required to collect, format, and report testing data while remaining…
(PartsBadger: Cedarburg, WI) -- PartsBadger, a leading provider of precision machining solutions, announces its latest offering in Swiss CNC machining services to meet the demands of the most intricate and high-precision components.
Swiss CNC machining is a specialized precision manufacturing…
In last month’s column, we looked at how process-hyphen-control algorithms work with a process that is subject to occasional upsets. This column will consider how they work with a well-behaved process.
Last month we saw that process adjustments can reduce variation when they are reacting to real…
We’re all familiar with photos of Ford’s production lines in 1920. But would we recognize them today? As part of a broader trend referred to as “Industry 4.0,” systems in many factories have modernized considerably in recent years. This digitization of the manufacturing sector aims to apply…
(Key Technology: Walla Walla, WA) – Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has introduced its new vibratory conveying systems designed to feed pick-and-place robots on packaging lines.
Each series of integrated conveyors meters, separates, singulates, and/or aligns…
(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata Inc., a leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announced an upcoming free educational webinar, “How Product Manufacturing Information Enables Digital Transformation.” The one-hour webinar will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023,…
Deciding whether to repair or replace an asset can be difficult. That’s why maintenance and reliability managers perform an analysis to determine whether it’s more economical to repair a failing asset or replace it with a new one. This process helps minimize total costs while ensuring that your…
Imagine grasping a heavy object, like a pipe wrench, with one hand. You would likely grab the wrench using your entire fingers, not just your fingertips. Sensory receptors in your skin, which run along the entire length of each finger, would send information to your brain about the tool you are…