Julia Hider

Julia Hider Senior Editor

Manufacturing Technology and Training in Europe

NTMA’s European Tech Tour exposed attendees to the latest technology and traditional training methods used by European manufacturers.

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Five-Axis

Does a Five-Axis Machine Increase Business?

Five-axis machining is enabling custom fabricator Meyer Tool to take on more complex work and helping it produce less complex jobs more efficiently.

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Automation

Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production

Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.

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Turning Machines

Okuma Demonstrates Different Perspectives on Automation

Several machine tools featured at Okuma’s 2023 Technology Showcase included different forms automation, from robots to gantry loaders to pallet changers.

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Automation

Grinding Technology Prepares Manufacturers for Business Challenges

Studer’s automation solutions, S100 flexible grinding machine and intelligent coolant system can help users with unattended machining, machining a range of workpieces and saving energy.

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The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D printed parts.

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Diving Deeper Into Machine Monitoring Data

Data visualization is the first step in using machine monitoring data, but taking it to the next level requires looking for trends within the data.

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Top Shops

Benchmarking: An Invaluable Business Tool

Modern Machine Shop’s Top Shops program shows shops their strengths and opportunities for improvement, and provides recognition for high-performing businesses. 

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Manufacturing Madness: Colleges Vie for Machining Title (Includes Video)

The first annual SEC Machining Competition highlighted students studying for careers in machining, as well as the need to rebuild a domestic manufacturing workforce.

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Turning Machines

Swiss-Type, Live Tooling Lathes Help Turn Company Around

New leadership’s investment in Swiss-type and live tooling lathes has enabled Rathburn Tool & Manufacturing to expand into new markets, reversing the company’s sluggish growth.

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Automation

Better Together: Combining Cobots and Palletization

Using a collaborative robot to tend a machine with a pallet changer can help shops maximize unattended machining time.

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Five Digital Manufacturing Trends Reflected in 3D Printing and Machining

As the digitization of machining accelerates, it’s seeing more crossover with its innately digital relative, additive manufacturing. On this episode of AM Radio, Julia Hider and Matt Danford discuss common themes in machining and 3D printing. 

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