Eli Plaskett Senior Associate Editor

CAD/CAM 30 Aug 2018

CAD/CAM Software Brings Process Automation for Mold Design, Machining

The NX software suite from Siemens provided this moldmaker with tools that simplified and automated steps in the mold design process.

Measurement 26 Aug 2018

Managing Cutting Tool Resources Through Shopfloor Connectivity

A manufacturer of cutting tool measuring equipment says that by using the data already available from devices such as tool presetters and vending systems, shops can easily establish an effective “smart” tool management system.

CAD/CAM 23 Aug 2018

CNC Simulation Software Adds Convenience, AM Features

CGTech has released the Vericut Versions 8.2 CNC Simulation Software.

Measurement 23 Aug 2018

Marposs Acquires High-Accuracy Laser Micrometer Manufacturer

Marposs has announced the acquisition of Aeroel, a manufacturer of high-accuracy laser micrometers and laser gauges for non-contact diameter measurement.

Toolholders 22 Aug 2018

Partnership between Boeing Portland and Haimer Intensifies

The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) continues to grow a strong membership base with the addition this month of Haimer.

Holemaking 27 Jul 2018

Collet Chucks Overcome Distortion for Automated Gear Machining

To accommodate its customers’ need for just-in-time orders of small batches of gears, this company’s automated manufacturing cells rely on collet chucks that overcome a common distortion issue arising from tapping and heat treatment.

Measurement 11 Jul 2018

Using Augmented Reality on the Shopfloor

As the technology behind virtual reality comes into its own, companies are already looking at how manufacturers can make use of it.

18 Jun 2018

Standing Aid Reduces Chronic Leg and Back Pain

Faced with chronic pain, a machinist developed a system for relieving work-related strains on the body.

Measurement 22 May 2018

When to use Split-Laser, On-Machine Tool Measurement Probes

There is value in using compact, on-machine laser probes to automatically measure cutting tools and detect broken tools. However, for some applications, a larger split-laser system is needed.