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Oil-free blower and compressor rental solutions under 50 PSIG
Aerzen Rental specializes in temporary oil-free blower and compressor solutions under 50 PSIG, making it a more efficient alternative to plant air compressors.
Watch laser leather engraving with the Epilog Fusion Pro
Applying the laser to leather can be an intriguing way to customize company products, design fashion accessories or create virtually any ornamental item in the makerspace.
Magnetic systems aid automated material handling applications
Magnetic Sheet Fanners, Transporter® LP's, and Transfer Conveyors increase production speeds in automated material handling applications.
Watch: Low-cost microscope is 3D printed
An open-source, laboratory-grade microscope designed by researchers from the U.K. and Tanzania can be 3D-printed at a cost of $18.
Top 5 industrial robotics applications
From food processing to automotive production, industrial robots are becoming ubiquitous. Highly-automated and programmable, these machines execute repetitive tasks with high precision, reliability and throughput.
More ways to view – and close – the manufacturing skills gap
While media reports continue to say that the skills gap exists, and that this is a problem for manufacturers, a number of recent initiatives are looking to ease the gap.
Lighter, stronger and safer: How laser brazing is optimizing lightweight vehicle fabrication
Finishing tools designed for a long life of grinding and blending are a key to seamless fabrication and keeping automotive plants competitive.
4 tips for laser engraver maintenance
Like any other machine, laser engravers require maintenance to keep them running at optimal condition. Here are some tips on how to clean a laser engraver to keep it in top condition.
2020 International Year of Sound extended into 2021
With events happening around the world, IYS 2020 hopes to increase the public's understanding of sound-related issues at the national and international level.
Robotics welding news: New products, new applications and more
Robotic welding technology constitutes an important and growing component of the increase in industrial robotics applications. New technology and new applications of existing industrial robots help drive this trend.
New compactor provides consistent smoothness and high productivity
The new DD128C compactor from Volvo delivers fast rolling speeds while maintaining proper impact spacing. There is no trade-off smoothness of productivity with this machine.
Firestop speed sleeve used to protect healthcare workers from COVID-19
At Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, hospital officials teamed up with Hilti, a construction manufacturer, to create an effective barrier between medical equipment and its patients.
Manufacturing pivoting production to fight COVID-19
Manufacturers — be it alcohol, athletic wear, catering equipment or even toy makers — have been putting their manufacturing prowess to work in the midst of a worldwide pandemic.
Watch: Tandem drum roller's timing belt can be replaced in two hours
Dynapac’s new CO5200 VI tandem roller features vibration on the front drum and oscillation on the rear. It is the company’s largest roller, at 11.7 tons and a 77-inch compaction width, to offer oscillation.
Companies team up to make smart construction a reality
PCL Construction has joined forces with AOMS Technologies, a supplier of internet of things (IoT) technologies for smart buildings and construction sites.
An overview of additive manufacturing standards
Two advantages of AM are its excellent repeatability and strong end parts, and as its use has grown in manufacturing applications, part quality is now a major focus. As such, AM standards have grown along with the technology’s use.
New microbes can quickly degrade plastic in hot environments
Researchers from Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have engineered a microbe that has the promise to create an efficient way to break down polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
Flying Whales: Blimps to supply Canada's northernmost reaches
The airships could bring essential supplies to northern towns, and return with raw materials to Montreal, where the port could ship them further abroad.
News from the industrial PPE world
Personal protective equipment manufacturers continue to improve their products and to search out new strategies for increasing shop floor safety.
Smalley Nested Spirawave® wave spring series
Nested Spirwave wave springs for higher forces: now available standard from .500 to 4 in.