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(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw has expanded its RenAM 500 series with the launch of the RenAM 500 Ultra AM system, cutting build times by up to 50% without compromising quality, and giving metal additive manufacturing (AM) users the tools to produce parts faster.
The new system was…
Gleb Tsipursky
Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The post-pandemic era presents a unique challenge as employers grapple with shifting workforce dynamics. The insistence on a full return to the office without considering individual circumstances could lead…
Kate Zabriskie
Although a fix-it-the-first-time approach may be the gold standard of customer service, addressing potential issues before they materialize is the true mark of an exemplary user experience.
Consider the pace of our modern world: Customers today want instant solutions, and any hurdle might be a…
(Morehouse: York, PA) -- Morehouse, an industry leader in calibration services, has announced the launch of next-generation wireless shackle load pins that set new standards in accuracy, durability, and connectivity.
Engineered to outshine a typical 10:1 performance margin, Morehouse shackle load…
(SprutCAM: Limassol, Cyprus) -- SprutCAM Tech announces the addition of dozens of new industrial robot models, hundreds of predesigned kinematics and post-processors for CNC machines, and an extensive collection of ready-to-use CAM projects.
The software ecosystem surrounding SprutCAM X, a CAD/…
Mike Figliuolo
It’s hard asking for help. Getting rejected stings. But by not asking, you’re probably missing out on some great opportunities.
I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up I was a little bit of a dork. OK, OK... a huge dork. I sold comic books (and incidentally made 100 times what my…
Stephanie Ojeda
There’s an old saying in regulated industries: If it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.
In the past, maintaining fully compliant documentation meant handling a mountain of paper, which created extra work—and hidden risks—from a quality perspective.
Today, document management has become the…
(Hexagon: Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and JSOL Corp. have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the virtual prototyping of electrified powertrains through multiphysics simulation. The collaboration builds on a long-term technical alliance that offers…
(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- The American Society for Quality (ASQ), the leading global association for professionals passionate about quality, has announced that Sid Bhatnagar has been named ASQ’s CEO, effective immediately. Bhatnagar has served as interim CEO since May 2023.
ASQ partnered with a globally…
Jeff Roscher
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, operational efficiency is paramount. The seamless functioning of machinery not only ensures optimal production but also minimizes downtime and associated costs. However, for a certain manufacturing company that had been operating in a reactive…
Mary Martialay
Conventional silicon architecture has taken computer vision a long way. But Purdue University researchers are developing an alternative path—and taking a cue from nature—that they say is the foundation of an artificial retina. Like our own visual system, the device is geared to sense change, making…
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- The IDS NXT “malibu” marks a new class of intelligent industrial cameras that act as edge devices and generate AI overlays in live video streams. For the new camera series, Imaging Development Systems (IDS) has collaborated with Ambarella, a leading developer of visual…
(Virent: Madison, WI) -- In a landmark achievement for the aviation industry, bioforming sugar-to-aromatics (S2A) technology developed by Virent and Johnson Matthey has enabled the first drop-in, 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) trans-Atlantic flight by a commercial airline. This historic…
Brad Jobe
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the healthcare industry. There is a massive amount of healthcare data available for AI to process. Nearly one-third of the world’s data volume is generated by the healthcare industry, and the volume of big data is projected to increase…
Zach Winn
For professor Elsa Olivetti, tackling a problem as large and complex as climate change requires not only lab research but also understanding the systems of production that power the global economy.
Her career path reflects a quest to investigate materials at scales ranging from the microscopic to…
Creaform
As manufacturers transition toward Industry 4.0 to speed up production cycles and accelerate their time to market, they nevertheless continue to face many challenges, particularly with respect to automating quality control.
Reducing costs drives the need for automated quality control
Automating…
(Teledyne: Grenoble, France) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Emerald Gen2, its state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor family. Built on Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new family delivers enhanced performance,…
(Titan: Buffalo, NY) -- Titan Tool Supply, a global supplier of optical instrumentation and precision microfinishing tools, recently launched its TVGM series, a family of miniature, high-definition, handheld industrial-grade videoscopes. The series is designed to support a variety of nondestructive…
(X-Rite: Grand Rapids, MI) -- In fashion, apparel, and home goods, color is paramount, influencing textile aesthetics and customer satisfaction. Achieving the desired colors sustainably and efficiently across the global supply chain has long been challenging for brands and textile suppliers. X-Rite…
James Barai
Environmental consciousness is a priority for both consumers and businesses, now more than ever. Sustainable business practices continue to gain popularity across various industries, including the nutrition and food industry. In this realm, scientific laboratories are a resource-intensive space as…
Erin Vogen
One large concern when maintaining a business’ facilities and assets is cost. Managing the costs of repairs, new parts, and personnel can present a challenge.
Although maintenance can be costly, it’s important to see it as an investment that prolongs equipment life span, enhances productivity, and…
(Research and Markets: Dublin) -- The “North American Automotive HVAC Growth Opportunities” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Passenger cars have included HVAC systems since the second half of the past century. The United States produced the first car with air…
Katie Rapp, NIST
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that employees are their most important asset. Without their commitment, no company can succeed. Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) recognizes this.
According to MEC’s executive vice president of fabrication operations, David…
Mike Figliuolo
Anyone who has ever seen a crew team rowing down the river has likely wondered why one person is a passenger and everyone else in the boat is rowing like mad. It would seem the coxswain has the easiest job in the boat.
It’s actually incredibly difficult, and my 16-year-old daughter (who is a…
Nicolas Lachaud-Bandres
Imagine a factory where quality assurance actually increases the production speed. Advanced metrology equipment is well on the way to making this a reality by introducing new levels of connectivity with other pieces of equipment and software throughout the factory.
Communication between different…
