July 25, 2024
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingPresident Joe Biden on Wednesday night put on a stamp on last weekend’s seismic political news with a national television address from the Oval Office: He is ending his re-election campaign for this fall’s presidential election and throwing his support […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas, Process, Quality Control
July 24, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsHexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the fully automated PRESTO XL inspection cell, tailored to inspecting large aerospace components, the latest addition to its modular series of turn-key systems that can be deployed into manufacturing lines globally in 16 weeks. […]
July 23, 2024
Via: Phys.orgResearchers working at the forefront of an emerging photovoltaic (PV) technology are thinking ahead about how to scale, deploy, and design future solar panels to be easily recyclable. Solar panels made of perovskites may eventually play an important role in […]
Industry Focus Areas, Workforce Development
July 23, 2024
Via: Quality MagazineThe manufacturing industry is grappling with a massive labor shortage, with over 600,000 job openings nationwide. As an industry, we need to take bold action to attract new talent and equip our existing workforce with the skills required by the […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
July 22, 2024
Via: ASD NewsGKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the full composite wing assembly and by end of July will deliver booms for Supernal’s first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstrator aircraft.The Full-scale Technology Demonstrator (FSTD) will begin flying later this year. These […]
July 22, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsVerisurf Software has introduced Inspection Planner Suite, the latest in a series of application suites. Inspection Planner provides an affordable solution with full-featured CAD capabilities, open device compatibility, and an optimized inspection and reporting process. Inspection Planner lets users quickly […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
July 19, 2024
Via: Electronics WeeklyThe first product of the line, Samson300, is focussed on maximum energy density, according to the company, achieving 300Wh/kg. A cycle life of over 1,000 full-depth discharge cycles is claimed. “Patented safety technologies include cell level protections from thermal runaway […]
Industry Focus Areas, Workforce Development
July 18, 2024
Via: Business Facilities MagazineAll too often, conversations about the industrial workplace focus only on safety and regulatory compliance rather than employee satisfaction and attraction. While safety and compliance are paramount, industrial settings also convey larger messages about a corporate brand and culture — […]
July 17, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsETQ, part of Hexagon, has revealed results of its global survey, The Pulse of Quality in Manufacturing 2024. The survey found that the vast majority of respondents (73%) have had a product recall in the past five years, with financial costs reaching […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
July 16, 2024
Via: ASD NewsBoeing [NYSE: BA] has provided NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Built at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), the core stage is designed to send the Artemis II crew to lunar orbit for […]
July 15, 2024
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowTransitioning from rapid prototyping to full-scale production is a critical phase in product development. This shift requires careful planning, thorough testing, and a strategic approach to ensure that the final product is manufactured efficiently, cost-effectively, and meets all quality standards. […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
July 15, 2024
Via: Electronics WeeklyDue to launch in the coming weeks, the Φsat-2 satellite (pronounced PhiSat-2) is equipped with a multispectral camera and AI computing to analyse and processes imagery in real-time. The promise is for smarter and more efficient ways of monitoring our planet AI […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
July 12, 2024
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingThe Biden administration on Thursday announced $1.7 billion in grants to retool 11 auto factories for the manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Much of the money comes from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate law […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
July 12, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsWENZEL Metrology GmbH has announced that it is part of the innovative nexAMo project, which is being supported by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) as part of the ‘Digitalization of vehicle manufacturers and the supplier industry’ funding […]
Industry Focus Areas, Motorized Vehicle
July 11, 2024
Via: Transport TopicsConstruction of Amplify Cell Technologies’ battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Miss., began in the last week of June, the joint venture between Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses U.S. Holding and Paccar said July 1. The partners expect plant […]
Aerospace & Defense, Industry Focus Areas
July 10, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsSPS Technologies, a world-leading specialist fasteners, assemblies and precision components manufacturer for the aerospace sector has increased productivity by 23%, which equates to 273 additional productive hours per week across 15 machines, after utilising smart technology from FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics. Employing […]
July 10, 2024
Via: Phys.orgSilicon dominates the current commercial solar cell industry, offering an attractive combination of low cost, high efficiency and long lifespan. But metal halide perovskites present a promising alternative, as researchers have repeatedly proven at The University of Toledo’s Wright Center for Photovoltaics […]
July 8, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsNano Dimension and Desktop Metal have jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nano Dimension will acquire all outstanding shares of Desktop Metal in an all-cash transaction. The transaction represents a 27.3% premium to Desktop Metal’s closing […]
July 8, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsIn today’s manufacturing landscape, the terms ‘Big Data’ and ‘Smart Data’ have become essential buzzwords, signifying a pivotal transformation in how production processes are managed and optimized. Both concepts are integral to the industry’s advancement, but understanding their distinct roles […]
July 3, 2024
Via: Metrology and Quality NewsHello Additive has announced the release of its groundbreaking Dragon Software, designed to revolutionize the additive manufacturing industry. Dragon Software offers advanced capabilities for optimizing the 3D printing process, providing manufacturers with unprecedented control, precision, and efficiency. Hello Additive is […]