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Screwdriving for Sheet Metal Assembly

Screwdriving for Sheet Metal Assembly

High-strength alloys and ever-thinner gauges are complicating the process of fastening sheet metal assemblies
John Sprovieri
July 10, 2018
Sheet metal is still the material of choice for auto body components, white goods, electrical enclosures and other products.
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State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Staying ahead of the curve is more important than ever
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 9, 2018

Increasing demand for smart devices and embedded intelligence is driving manufacturers in a variety of industries to invest in new production tools and technologies. Additive manufacturing, advanced sensors, augmented reality, cloud-based computing, collaborative robots and digital twins are just a few of the many trends transforming factory floors today.


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Troubleshooting the Dispensing Process

Troubleshooting the Dispensing Process

Advanced machines help manufacturers flawlessly and consistently dispense a wide range of materials
Jim Camillo
July 6, 2018
Taken literally, the terms "accurate dispensing" and "dispensing with accuracy" are not interchangeable. In practice, however, manufacturers and their machine operators know that the words describe the same desired result: Dispensing an exact amount of material, at a specified location, on a repeatable basis
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Assembling Printed Parts

Assembling 3D Printed Parts

Engineers don’t need to rethink traditional joining techniques
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 5, 2018
Additive manufacturing is no longer just for prototyping. More and more, the technology is being used to make production-ready parts. That's forcing engineers to begin thinking about joint designs and assembly processes.
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BMW, MIT Explore Printable Inflatable Materials

BMW, MIT Explore Printable Inflatable Materials

July 3, 2018
Engineers at BMW are working with the Self-Assembly Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop printed inflatable materials that self-transform, adapt and morph from one state to another.
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Competition Aims to Boost Domestic Solar Production

Competition Aims to Boost Domestic Solar Production

July 3, 2018

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy recently launched a $3 million prize to revitalize domestic solar panel manufacturing. The program will support entrepreneurs as they develop transformative ideas into concepts and then into early-stage prototypes ready for industry testing.


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Audi Adopts Full-Color 3D Printing

Audi Adopts Full-Color 3D Printing

July 3, 2018
Engineers at Audi AG are using full-color, multimaterial additive manufacturing to produce plastic parts. The technology will help reduce prototyping lead times by up to 50 percent.
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