Evan Doran

Evan Doran Associate Editor

EDM

New Look, New Feel, New Robots at System 3R

Are AMRs the next big trend in job shop automation? System 3R’s IMTS booth will emphasize both its specialty EDM tooling and its automation products, including an autonomous moving robot.

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How to Meet Aerospace’s Material Challenges and More at IMTS

Succeeding in aerospace manufacturing requires high-performing processes paired with high-performance machine tools. IMTS can help you find both.

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IMTS

Going Hands-On with Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions

Heidenhain and Acu-Rite Solutions are offering several hands-on experiences at their booth this year, as well as internal components that reduce energy use.

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IMTS

Solid Diamonds and a Speakeasy: Meeting Q-Mark Metrology

Q-Mark has built its metrology business by providing what customers need, when they want it. This goes for its IMTS booth, too, with free drinks alongside custom technology.

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IMTS

Handling Heavier Parts and More with EROWA

Refined machines at EROWA are handling heavier loads, while its precision workholding enhances stability and rigidity.

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Top Shops

Creating a Learning Culture at JD Machine

JD Machine, 2024’s Top Shops Honoree in Human Resources, embodies its “Education for Life” core value with a robust apprenticeship program and significant continuous improvement efforts.

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Turning Machines

Facilitating Lean Manufacturing Through Modularity

Knowing how to subdivide machines and jobs has enabled Danobat to create a lean manufacturing process that improves its lead times by up to 25%.

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Building Bridges: The Power of Connection at IMTS 2024

Fostering connections between technology providers and forward-thinking manufacturers is not only vital to the health and security of the country, it also represents the theme of IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in September. IMTS 2024 will not only serve as the hub of those connections, but also promises to bring new perspectives and participants to the forefront of the show. Here’s our take on what to expect at IMTS 2024. 

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Turn/Mill

Digitalization and Done-In-One Reign Supreme at BIEMH 2024

European manufacturers may have a different balance of markets than their U.S. counterparts, but the practical challenges they must overcome are often similar — as are the solutions.

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How I Made It: Trevor Hirschi, Instructor, Bridgerland Technical College

Student, operator, instructor, shop owner — Trevor Hirschi’s many roles have enabled him to understand both the technical and creative sides of manufacturing.

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Automation

Automating Part Programming Cuts the Time to Engaging Work

CAM Assist cuts repetition from part programming — early users say it could be a useful tool for training new programmers.

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Machine Monitoring Spurs Shop's Meteoric Growth

EPTAM Precision Plastics has achieved multiple years of 15% YoY growth by effectively applying Datanomix’s benchmarking and machine monitoring features.

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