Measurement
Tool Presetting Machines Reduce Setup Times by 70 Percent
Westec 2017: Haimer will feature its Microset tool presetting machines, which are said to streamline tool setting processes to reduce set up times by as much as 70 percent.
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Wisconsin Trade Show to Feature “Safety Roadshow” Exhibit
The biggest annual manufacturing event in Wisconsin, taking place October 3-5, 2017, will also include a Next Generation Manufacturing Summit.
Read MorePresetting, Measuring Machine Works in Digital, Networked Environments
EMO 2017: Zoller will showcase its Venturion presetting and measuring machine, which is designed for process reliability in a digital, networked environment and is also offered with BIS-V RFID technology for data transfer to the machine.
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Laser Trackers with Mobile Device Control Enable Portablity
Westec 2017: Faro will exhibit its Vantage S and Vantage E laser trackers, which offer mobile device control and portability for efficiency and ease of use.
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Measuring Components Help Job Shop Triple Capacity
Magnolia Tooling's older, less-accurate machines required time-consuming manual setup procedures. Purchasing new machines from Makino and accessories from Blum-Novotest streamlined setup and optimized production.
Read MoreRenishaw Partners with Technical College in South Carolina
The partnership is intended to aid in developing engineers and machine operators in the region’s aerospace, power generation and automotive industries.
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Manufacturing News of Note: July 2017
A big R&D agreement looks at additive for structural airplane components, Autodesk appoints a new president and other industry news.
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Gage Software Connects to CNC, Automates Tool Offset Updates
The Renishaw Equator flexible gage is now offered with intelligent process control (IPC) software, providing the functionality to fully automate tool offset updates in CNC manufacturing processes.
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Hiring, Training and Supporting the Workforce in School and on the Job
Virginia’s Rolls-Royce Crosspointe plant shares its strategies for attracting, hiring and supporting its workers, while Danville Community College excels with its integrated machining education model.
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Closing the Loop on Data-Driven Manufacturing
Hexagon’s annual conference highlighted strides in expanding beyond metrology to smart factory connectivity.
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