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08/15/2024

mk launches digital conveyor information via QR codes, boosting efficiency, sustainability, and customer support with easy access to essential materials.

mk North America, a leader in conveyor system solutions, is proud to announce a significant advancement in customer support and environmental responsibility with the launch of digital conveyor manuals. In a move to enhance customer convenience and reduce paper waste, mk North America will now provid...

08/15/2024

The auto industry is normalizing in 2024 but continues to undergo substantial change and turbulence along the way.

While the auto industry is normalizing in 2024, it continues to undergo substantial change and will experience turbulence along the way. The rise of software-defined vehicles and new revenue streams is on the horizon, while artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from vehicle development to....

08/14/2024

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, hosted its 12th Annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX), on August 6-7 in Canfield, OH.

America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, hosted its 12th Annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX), on August 6-7 in Canfield, OH. The two-day event, curated for and by stakeholders at the center of the United States additive manufacturing (AM) sector, convened over 3...

08/14/2024

In a meeting with SME and other stakeholders, the Biden-Harris Administration unveiled seven key priorities for advancing high-quality workforce development in communities across the United States:

The Biden Administration has met with a group of philanthropic organizations, including SME and other stakeholders, to advance “place-based” programs in communities across the U.S.

08/14/2024

Since the birth of computer-aided design, manufacturers have asked for robust interoperability. Thanks to the efforts of third-party developers and universal CAD formats, their wish is coming closer:

Explore the impact of G-code standardization on CNC programming. Learn how avoiding proprietary languages has streamlined CNC operations and improved manufacturing efficiency over 60 years.

08/13/2024

CAD/CAM Based Metrology Platform Expands 5-Axis Sensor Support and Adds New Features Across Application Suites

Verisurf Software, Inc. is proud to announce the release of Verisurf 2025. As the only CAD/CAM-based metrology software on the market, Verisurf continues to build on its heritage of intelligent Model-Based Definition (MBD) with new features, enhancements, and optimized workflows for inspection, repo...

08/13/2024

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bp America has signed an agreement with NASA to support common goals in space exploration and energy production. As part of the agreement, the pair will share digital technologies and technical expertise from decades of experience operating in harsh environments.

08/13/2024

FANUC America Corporation has established a $1 million scholarship fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation to elevate manufacturing skills in the U.S. and Canada:

FANUC America announces the establishment of the FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation.

08/13/2024

A trip to this year’s RAPID + TCT show in Los Angeles turned out to be quite FORE-tuitous for David Bulan, a Special Olympics golfer who won set of customized 3D-printed clubs from Cobra:

David Bulan, a Special Olympian golfer, won a set of Cobra 3D-printed golf clubs at RAPID + TCT in Los Angeles.

08/08/2024

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GreenSoft Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of our newly updated EU RoHS Exemptions list, which now includes UK RoHS Exemptions for easy reference. This consolidated resource is designed to support manufacturers in ensuring compliance with both EU and UK RoHS regulations.

07/23/2024

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3D printing technologies have become an integral component in the space exploration toolbox. U.S.-based Agile Space Industries, for example, offers and uses 3D printing throughout "to drasticall reduce mass and iterate on new designs." Astrobotic, iSpace and others have come to rely on Agile Space t...

07/23/2024

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Workplace satisfaction is more important than ever before for retaining employees, with one recent survey finding that 77% of workers were more likely to stay with an employer if they were satisfied with their company’s organizational culture.

07/10/2024

FANUC America Corporation on Wednesday revealed its new West Campus in Auburn Hills, Mich., where it is also developing a training center:

FANUC America unveiled a new 650,000-sq-ft West Campus site in Auburn Hills, Mich.

07/02/2024

A new study will evaluate the efficacy of patient-specific, 3D-printed anatomic models for preoperative planning and tumor excision:

Ricoh USA Inc. and Stratasys Ltd. have partnered in a clinical study that the two companies hope will lead to commercial insurance companies funding pre-surgery 3D printing.

07/01/2024

Tasked with milling a large piece of titanium for a vacuum chamber, a machine shop in suburban Chicago turned to one of its trusted vendors for advice and a potential solution:

Meyer Tool & Manufacturing Inc. got what it needed from Emuge-Franken USA. Meyer Tool aims to be the world’s best provider of cryogenic, vacuum and pressure technologies. Meyer turned to Emuge-Franken USA for a tooling solution and application advice for titanium milling.

07/01/2024

There's no time like the present to make overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvements to robots and cobots:

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a crucial metric for any manufacturer using automated machinery. And for shops with CNC lathes, machining centers and electrical-discharge machines (not to mention press brakes and other types of sheet metal fabrication equipment), one of the most effective w...

06/26/2024

The future of space exploration will be 3D printed, if Relativity Space Inc. has anything to say about it.

The first day of Rapid + TCT 2024 saw Josh Brost, chief revenue officer for the company, give a Keynote presentation titled "How Relativity Space is Revolutionizing Large-Scale AM" about its mission to 3D print space-ready rockets.

06/26/2024

Join the SME Media team in Los Angeles for a recap of RAPID+TCT Day 1:

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06/26/2024

"This is the most cost affordable large-frame metal printer on the market,” said Kartik Rao, strategic marketing director of Additive Industries.

The company unveiled it's latest product, the MetalFab 300 Flex, in the early hours of Rapid + TCT 2024 today.

Additive Industries Launches MetalFab 300 Flex, it's scalable 3D printer, at Rapid+TCT.

06/19/2024

Stratasys has unveiled a 3D printer that the company says creates life-like, patient-specific anatomic models that can be used for everything from pre-surgical planning to cost-effective training:

The J5 Digital Anatomy printer creates life-like, patient-specific anatomic models that are useful for pre-operative surgical planning and may assist in reducing operating room time and associated costs.

06/14/2024

RTX's Raytheon to design Landsat Next space instruments

Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $506 million contract from NASA to design and build the Landsat Next Instrument Suite (LandIS)

06/12/2024

RTX's Blue Canyon Technologies selected to design and manufacture the bus platforms for NASA’s PolSIR mission.

RTX's (NYSE: RTX) small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, Blue Canyon Technologies, was selected to build two 12U CubeSat buses for NASA's PolSIR mission, which will study ice clouds that form at high altitudes throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions. In addition to designin...

06/11/2024

“Canada is known for its manufacturing capabilities, and with all of the challenges and changes in the market, I think this show is extremely important,” said Roman Shimonov, CEO of Roshel Defence Solutions.

Shimonov opened FABTECH Canada 2024 with his keynote presentation “Resilient Innovation: Shaping the Future of B2G Manufacturing.”

Roman Shimonov, CEO of Roshel Defence Solutions gives Fabtech Canada 2024 Keynote address “Resilient Innovation: Shaping the Future of B2G Manufacturing,” highlighting Roshel’s manufacturing strategies.

06/04/2024

XTI to work with AVX for Development of TriFan 600
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06/04/2024

We are excited to announce the launch of Smart Shop Essentials! This multi-platform initiative is designed to help small and midsize manufacturers understand, access and deploy smart manufacturing solutions:

(PITTSBURGH, June 4, 2024) – SME Media, the publishing division of SME, the nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing technology and fostering manufacturing and engineering talent and capabilities in

05/30/2024

Carr Lane Manufacturing is buying PX Tool Co. with plans to integrate its Peerless Tooling Components product line:

Carr Lane Manufacturing is acquiring PX Tool Co. for an undisclosed amount.

05/30/2024

In our latest episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Amy Bryson, Contributing Lead Editor of Smart Manufacturing, is joined by Anthony Offredi, Director of Customer Advisory at Quickbase, and Gary Mintchell, founder of The Manufacturing Connection blog.

Join them as they discuss how user-friendly, scalable solutions are changing the game for manufacturers to connect disparate systems and unlock insights from .

Join Quickbase as they showcase ways to unlock insights from data.

05/29/2024

Economic headwinds are the impacting manufacturing leaders’ business strategies the most this year, but artificial intelligence (AI) is not far behind, according to a new survey:

The latest State of the Manufacturing Report from Fictiv shows artificial intelligence (AI) gaining widespread use by manufacturers.

05/29/2024

For manufacturers, extended reality (XR) solutions can serve several purposes — but cost-savings is a big one:

For manufacturing, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR) are seen as tools that can make training fun, dangerous tasks safer and corrective action more efficient. But what has especially attracted manufacturers of all sizes to explore extended reality (XR) solutions is....

05/28/2024

The United States Marine Corps. (USMC) is going all in on additive manufacturing (AM):

The United States Marine Corps. (USMC) is going all in on additive manufacturing (AM). Few organizations are moving the needle to turn the idea into a reality. USMC’s Advanced Manufacturing Systems (AMS) team aims to change that.