They focused on gyroid infill, an intricate, repeating internal structure commonly employed in additive manufacturing to minimize weight while preserving structural integrity.
In a recent conversation with Andrew Kinder, senior vice president for industry strategy at software supplier Infor, we learned about the value void in advanced manufacturing settings, how the most productive organizations are closing the gap, and how you can apply these insights in your organization today.
Jay Tavakolian, operations program director at Intricon, offers insight into the precision, scalability, and innovation required to accelerate production of micro medical devices while minimizing risk throughout the development cycle.
RICHLAND, WA—
Engineers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing a self-fixturing process
that could enable manufacturers to mass-produce metal components with lighter materials, stronger welds and lower energy costs.
Imagine an assembly line where each tool monitors how it’s used; errors are detected before they occur; and digital work instructions adjust in real time based on live feedback. That concept is now possible with VKS 7.0 digital work instruction software from Visual Knowledge Share Ltd.
A medical device manufacturer contacted systems integrator Tessy Automation and its parent company, Tessy Plastics, with a two-fold challenge: improve an existing critical-care product for measuring blood-flow rate, and simultaneously design and build a fully automated system to assemble it.