Study Probes Risks to Power Plants From Electromagnetic Pulse
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN) -- Researchers at the U.S.
Ansys, TSMC, and Microsoft Speed Mechanical Stress Simulation for 3D-IC
(Ansys: Pittsburgh) -- Ansys has collaborated with
Traceability in Calibration
Calibration is essential in almost every facet of industrial processes. The calibration process verifies test instrument accuracy by comparison with recognized standards, and measurement validity hinges on one crucial concept: traceability.
New 3D-Printing Materials and Faster Speeds With In-Process Monitoring
Curing time is the Achilles heel of multimaterial 3D printing. Typically, a multimaterial 3D printer uses thousands of nozzles to deposit resins, which are then smoothed with a scraper or roller before being cured with ultraviolet (UV) light.
Valeo Uses Dürr’s Rotary Atomizer for the First Time
(Dürr: Southfield, MI) -- Plastic parts are often painted using conventional spray guns. But with prices for materials and cleaning rising, high-speed rotary atomizers are becoming more cost-effective.
Measurement Data and Getting the Basics Right
Parts 1, 2, and 3 of our series on statistical process control (SPC) have shown how data can be thoughtfully used to enable learning and improvement—and consequently, better product quality and lower production costs.
The Ugly Truth About Managing Design Controls on Spreadsheets
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At one point in my career, after managing design controls and risk management documentation, I decided to move on.
What Happens When Pro Coaches Get Cut From the Team?
Why are some pro sports teams perennial contenders while others can’t seem to get out of the cellar? Great players are essential, but that’s not enough. Often, the unheralded MVPs of a successful team are people who wear suits, not uniforms, to work.
2023 US Cutting Tool Orders Up 8.1%
(AMT: McLean, VA) -- September 2023 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $201.4 million, according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and the Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT).