Modern Machine Shop News
Race Team Relies on 3D Printing Technology
Additive manufacturing technology developer Stratasys (Minneapolis, Minnesota) says the Mini Cooper World Rally Championship (WRC) team used its 3D printers not only in the development of its racecar for this year’s circuit, but also to manufacture finished components for actual use on the vehicle. A full-scale mockup of the Mini John Cooper Works World Rally Car, created directly from CAD files, included 3D-printed components for the engine bay, gearbox, steering assembly, vehicle interior and more, including engine components such as intake valves.
Read MoreFirst MTConnect Conference Announced
An upcoming conference will promote the benefits and implementation of MTConnect and showcase commercially available products that use the communications standard, which was developed to improve connectivity and interoperability on the shop floor. Scheduled for November 8-19 at the Hyatt Regency in Cincinnati, Ohio, the first-ever MTConnect: Connecting Manufacturing Conference aims to bring together both the business and technical sides of the standard in one place, organizers say. While the technical track will focus on the “hands-on” side of implementing and using the standard, the business track will emphasize the increased productivity and ROI that it can enable, says Dave Edstrom, president and chairman of the MTConnect Institute, which is organizing the event. For more information about MTConnect, visit mtconnect.org.
Read MoreMoldmakers Cite “Attitude” As Hiring Difficulty
In addition to concerns about skill level and experience, respondents to a recent American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) survey indicated that “attitude” was also a major hindrance to finding and hiring skilled workers. According to the Rolling Meadows, Illinois-based organization, nearly all of the respondents to the Spring Business Forecast Survey answered a query regarding their top three hiring challenges.
Read MoreSandvik Joins New Research Center
Sandvik Coromant (Fair Lawn, New Jersey) has united with the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) as an originating industry member.
Read MoreDelcam Upgrades Windsor Facility
Delcam’s North American subsidiary in Windsor, Ontario has renovated its facility to include a new training are and demo center.
Read MoreAbsolute Opens New Facility
Absolute Machine Tools (Lorain, Ohio) has opened a full-service office in Livonia, Michigan to support its customer base in Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
Read MoreStratasys Acquires 3D Printer Manufacturer
Stratasys (Minneapolis, Minnesota), a producer of additive manufacturing systems, has acquired SolidScape, a manufacturer of 3D printers serving investment casting applications in the jewelry, medical, dental and industrial markets.
Read MoreOmax Sponsors Winning FIRST Robotics Team
The team from Aviation High School in Des Moines, Washington won the Creativity Award in the FIRST Championship, a robotics competition hosted in St.
Read MoreOSG Establishes Aerospace Division
Cutting tool manufacturer OSG Tap & Die has established a new division dedicated to aerospace industry manufacturing.
Read MoreMethods Event to Highlight Latest Offerings
Methods Machine Tools encourages manufacturing professionals to attend its “Spring into Production” open house June 15 and 16 at its recently expanded technology center in Elgin, Illinois. Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the event will feature displays of 15 machines from the company’s partners.
Read More
