Robots and Autonomy Correspondents - Page 1540 of 6474

Zeiss, ORNL Collaborate on Fast, Automated Print Parameter Qualification Solution

| Additive Manufacturing

RAPID 2021: ParAM is designed to evaluate print parameters to help reduce build failure rates and make AM processes reliable, while reducing the cost per part.

Hurco North America Launches New Apprenticeship Program

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Hurco’s Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) is a two-year program that starts with a 12-week industry training which merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom materials.
#workforcedevelopment

Daher aims to accelerate aerospace recovery with three new facilities

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Daher’s new France-based locations will enable collaboration between operations teams and customers, accelerate composite structural component innovation and continue development of its core aircraft manufacturing business.

Developing next-gen, smart engine composite fan blades

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

EU-funded MORPHO project will use embedded sensors, data-driven hybrid twins and machine learning to increase RTM yield, improve damage-tolerant design, achieve SHM and 100% recycling.

The Ultimate Content Marketing Strategy Template

| Gardner Web

Does the thought of having to develop a content marketing strategy give you anxiety? It’s a big lift — one made easier with a content marketing strategy template. Using a template can guide your efforts so you can navigate through it. Otherwise, you may be grasping at where to start!

Finishing in the Age of the Remote Workforce

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Companies that adopt a remote-working culture may find that team members actually work more, not less.
#workforcedevelopment

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: CGTech

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CGTech is to demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 simulation, composites and additive manufacturing capabilities.

Software CAM que ofrece una completa sincronización multicanal

| Modern Machine Shop México

La interfaz de SolidCAM guía a los usuarios a través de soluciones para todos los CNC de fresado, torneado, fresado-torneado avanzado y de tipo suizo.

Starlinger Producing New White rPET Material

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

Trays, cups, and food containers manufactured from the white rPET are alternatives to single-use cups made from materials like polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS).

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters: Full Progress Report

| Products Finishing

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project has been ongoing since April 2019 but was unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21. This report (1) re-introduces the project and (2) covers all of the work thru June 2021. The project focuses on an electrochemical, destructive treatment strategy for the remediation of relevant PFASs in electroplating wastewater. The overall objective is to utilize a cost-effective reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) for the removal of PFAS from synthetic electroplating wastewater.

Avoiding the pitfalls of vacuum infusion processing

Louis Dorworth | CompositesWorld

Understand the fundamentals of vacuum infusion processing (VIP), including pressure, permeability and race tracking, to prevent issues and produce consistent results.

Husky Introduces UltraShot Hot Runner Injection Molding System

| MoldMaking Technology

Amerimold exhibitor features the advanced technology which permits more precise melt control and the ability to produce identical, repeatable performance in every cavity.

Spee3D Tests 3D Printing for Australian Army

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Spee3D has designed a trial with the Australian Army to test the feasibility of deploying metal 3D printing in both the barracks and the field.

De 2015 a julio de 2021 la industria petrolera privada ha invertido 18,000 millones de dólares

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Asociación Mexicana de Empresas de Hidrocarburos refiere que México tiene potencial de invertir más de 42,000 millones de dólares durante los próximos años.

Happy Workers are Good Workers

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

According to an extensive study in 2019 by the Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, a conclusive link between happiness and productivity was found — happy workers are 13% more productive.

July Another Strong Month for Machine Tool Orders

Steven Kline, Jr. | Modern Machine Shop

Compared with one year ago, the GBI: Metalworking was 23.5% higher, which was the 13th consecutive month of growth. The strong growth in the metalworking industry should lead to accelerating growth in machine tool orders throughout 2021.
#economics

Real 10-Year Treasury Rate Remained Strongly Negative in August

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

The year-over-year change in the real 10-year Treasury, now -331 basis points, was slightly less negative for the second month in a row. However, the change was still quite negative and indicating further expansion in manufacturing.

U.S. E-Commerce Sales and New Business Formations in 1H2021 Point to Strong Base Support for Packaging

Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence

The growth of e-commerce sales and new business formations in the digital retail sector will provide an enduring support base for the packaging industry’s bright future.

PPG Helps High-End Patio Furniture Maker With Transition

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

After relocating its operations, OW Lee expanded its partnership with PPG to build a new powder coatings line and train over 200 new hires.

Managing a Team Through an Acquisition

| MoldMaking Technology

The operations manager for a Pennsylvania mold manufacturer shares lessons learned from a recent acquisition.

Loss of Efficiency

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Experiencing a decline in efficiency? Powder coating consultant Rodger Talbert offers ideas for improvement.

Tungaloy Introduces Size 12 Inserts for Cutter Bodies