The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, announced the winners of the $6M Powder Alloy Development for Additive Manufacturing (PADAM) project funded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
In real-world use, a material only needs to be as strong as necessary, with other properties such as lightness, manufacturability and sustainability influencing its selection.
When discussing material strength, a material only needs to be as strong as necessary. Other properties like lightness, manufacturability, and sustainability also matter. Paper can be the ideal choice with resourceful processing and innovative design, despite being seemingly weaker as a raw material.
U.S. Department of Labor funding will help train and place community college graduates with employers in manufacturing, clean energy, supply chains, semiconductors, and nanotechnology.
Manufacturing compliance goes beyond ticking boxes; it's about trust and excellence. Small manufacturers can navigate complex regulations by understanding compliance history, using technology, and implementing effective strategies for success.
Automation requires precise data and careful attention to uncertainty, especially in longer processes with less human involvement, according to Chris Gordon from Optronic Laboratories.
How can you save time, money and reduce material waste by improving your traditional alignment and calibration process to one that incorporates 3D measurement.
August 9, 2024
This guide will help production managers reduce alignment and calibration errors in the assembly process, minimizing rework, waste, and scrap before the first article inspection.
How Helander Metal Spinning Company Is Helping Narrow the Manufacturing Skills Gap with 3D Tech
August 9, 2024
A recent study estimated that around 2.1 million US manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030, costing an estimated $1 trillion. The main reasons behind this skills gap are varied.
Making high-precision surface roughness, waviness, and profile measurements doesn’t always require that large system in the back corner of the manufacturing area.
To simplify the interface, touchscreen monitors were integrated with metrology software. This eliminated dedicated controllers and made the system much easier to use, leading to the revolution of touch metrology. Today, touch technology and controllers are widespread on the manufacturing floor.