Machine Tool Orders Surge in May
Machine tool orders rose in May both on a monthly and year-over-year basis, AMT–The Association for Manufacturing Technology said. Orders rose 11 percent from April and were almost double that of May 2020. Orders for the first five months were more than $2 billion. There have been only three other years where orders for the January-May period exceeded $2 billion.
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Boeing is paring 787 production "after finding another production-related structural defect," Reuters reported. Previously, Boeing forecast it would deliver the majority of 787 aircraft it had in inventory. Now, Reuters said, the Chicago-based company expects to deliver fewer than half of the 787 planes. Boeing did not disclose a revised 787 production rate.
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Laser and waterjet are very different machines with very different—but perhaps complementary—capabilities writes Contributing Editor Geoff Giordano. “When a customer has both technologies, they have tremendous flexibility on what they can bid,” said Dustin Diehl, laser division product manager for Amada America Inc., Buena Park, Calif.
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Renishaw has partnered with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) to assist manufacturers on their Industry 4.0 journey, and global engineering technologies. Renishaw provided the center with industrial metrology and additive manufacturing equipment so CCAT can help companies adopt new manufacturing strategies.
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Sandvik agreed to acquire U.S.-based DWFritz Automation, a global provider of precision metrology, inspection and assembly solutions for advanced manufacturing. DWFritz Automation designs, builds and supports engineer-to-order, high-speed, non-contact metrology solutions and automation systems.
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Lift Table Bellows Guarding
Liftgard bellows help protect operators from pinch points while keeping debris away from the lift mechanism. It’s designed with premium materials for increased protection, longevity, and enhanced aesthetics. Formed aluminum channels form a strong support structure for the pleated PVC-coated nylon material. The cover arrives ready to install, eliminating the need to insert stiffener rods into fabric pockets.
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The SME Education Foundation will receive $6 million from the state of Michigan as part of the approved School Aid Fund Budget crafted with bipartisan support from the Michigan Legislature.The award will double the number of schools participating in the unique manufacturer/educator partnership-driven SME PRIME initiative.
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Manufacturers "can gracefully and successfully transition" pending retirements of experienced workers, writes Will Healy III of Balluff Inc. He provides three suggestions: Visualize "the instinctual tribal knowledge of our company veterans, use automation to complement our workforce challenges and get involved in our local industry partnerships."
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Verisurf Inspection and Measurement Software with Universal CMM Compatibility
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Direct 3D Printing of Aluminum 6061 Now Available
In March 2021, ExOne announced a new patent-pending process to binder jet 3D print and sinter aluminum 6061, one of the most commonly used alloys in the world. Developed in collaboration with a global automaker, the process delivers final parts with 99% density and material properties comparable to traditional manufacturing. The innovation will unleash new part designs that will lightweight products and improve system performance and sustainability.
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