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Automation

Airbus, GKN, Boeing, NASA, Bombardier and More at AITS Alabama

The first edition of the Aerospace Innovative Technology Summit (AITS) in Birmingham, AL will focus on workforce development as well as advanced manufacturing and innovative technologies such as 3D printing, robotics and automation. 

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Basics

Grind to Finish: A Postprocessing Solution for Additive Manufacturing

3D printed metal parts typically feature little stock remaining for finishing. Grinding is potentially an effective solution for meeting final tolerances. An abrasive technology provider investigates grinding as a complement to AM.

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On-Demand Machine Tool Service App Gets Shops Up! Faster

The Up! App connects machine shops with service providers who can repair their equipment.

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Automation

Fixture Feedback Keeps Automation Accountable

Self-validating hydraulic workholding keeps processes reliable and limits the need for on-machine probing.

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Basics

When Additive Manufacturing Goes Beyond "Manufacturing"

An additive manufacturing machine is not a direct replacement for a machine tool. Its influence potentially extends far beyond the manufacturing floor, a fact explored in the latest issue of Additive Manufacturing magazine.

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Grinding

Studer Expands Universal Cylindrical Grinder Series

Studer introduces new features to its external universal cylindrical grinding machines S33 and S31, which now provide additional distances between centers.

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CAD/CAM

Industry News of Note: April 2019

EDM maker starts a new chapter in Ohio, Tornos to host a grand opening in Chicago and other industry news. 

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Automation

AI Makes Shop Networks Count

AI assistance in drawing insights from data could help CNC machine shops and additive manufacturing operations move beyond machine monitoring.    

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Basics

Combining Additive and Subtractive Processes for Hybrid Machining

At this point, we are still learning how to combine the two to optimize hybrid manufacturing.

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Economics

Gardner Business Index: Metalworking Extends Its Consistent Growth Pattern

The metalworking index records the fourth month of very consistent expansion.

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Increase Efficiency with Solution-Focused Machine Monitoring

MachineMetrics provides an IIoT platform that on average improves productivity 25 percent in the first month by automatically interpreting and acting on machine data.

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Morris Group and Soraluce Announce Distribution Agreement

Morris Group Inc. has signed an agreement with Soraluce for exclusive rights to distribute the company’s product line throughout the United States. 

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