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Worker Wonder: Exoskelton Relieves Arm Fatigue
Comau’s MATE passive technology exoskeleton reduces muscle strain for operators at an Italian minibus factory. Many of its production tasks require personnel to continuously lift their arms, but with the aid of the easy-on wearable device, shoulder pain is now a thing of the past.
Tableside Pipe Cutting with Wide Menu of Diameters
Esab’s Smartpipe is an affordable pipe cutting option for shops that want to go after jobs in processing industries, pressure vessels and infrastructure projects that incorporate tubing into their designs. Standard and heavy duty systems handle a big range of diameters and lengths, and the system’s graphical programming software lets users design all kinds of straight and bevel cuts – and confirm all the details in a 3D rendering before cutting.
Intelligent Laser Machining Made Accessible to Smaller Manufacturers
GFH partnered with neoLASE to develop the “Smart Modular All-in-One Robust Laser Machining Tool” – SMAART, a fully automated laser machining system that can switch to various process steps, creating efficiencies that have previously been prohibitively expensive. The system, applied to workpiece machining in this story, doesn’t require operators to have deep, specialized laser knowledge.
April 2020 Business Conditions Report: Unprecedented Decline in Outlook For Economic Activity
On the positive side, many PMA member companies are continuing operations in order to supply parts for a wide range of medical equipment needed during the pandemic. Some have even stepped in to convert their manufacturing processes to produce personal protective equipment for the health care industry, according to PMA President David Klotz.
Mark Your Calendar for Virtual Workshop April 22: Certification, Standardization in AM Adoption
ASTM’s Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence will host a program filled with technical talks and panel discussions focused on technology adoption through standardization and certification. Recognizing current gaps to meet the needs of industries like aerospace, medical, and automotive, ASTM and its German testing/certification partner are making the workshop open to all AM professionals.
Aerospace-Defense Supplier Readies for Custom, 114” Stretch Forming Giant
Beckwood Press Company is building a 200-ton Triform press to accommodate H&R Parts Company’s expanding aluminum aerospace parts production. Its jaws will move horizontally to a maximum distance of 72 inches and will clamp a wide range of sheet sizes.
Clean, Disinfect … Like Your Life Depends On It
Following is facility cleaning and disinfecting guidance provided by CDC to the National Association of Manufacturers. DuBois Chemicals is offering Deep Cleaning Packages to support industrial facilities in ordering the proper products.
Crisis Tooling Calls for Fast Response – Roll-Kraft is Helping
Roll-Kraft steps up during the pandemic to help manufacturers that are hustling to meet the needs of their communities. Welded Tubes, Inc., which is making hospital beds, got the extra tooling pass they needed – in a hurry.
Quality and Reverse-Engineering Tips During Social Distancing
Exact Metrology offers practical ways to maintain safe, effective production in the workplace. Maintaining a six-foot distance from others as well as frequent hand-washing and device sanitizing are critical.
Laser Welding Labs Specialize in Electric Motors, Batteries
Comau’s highly specialized laser laboratories feature Comau NJ-220 robots and LHYTE technology that optimizes high-precision joining. The labs are in Italy, Shanghai, and Michigan.
Where to Find Federal Funds to Buoy Your Small Business
Until the light emerges at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel, SBA funding options may give small manufacturers the financial life rafts they need to weather the storm. Additionally, the federal government addresses 8 common challenges small businesses may be wrestling with.
Coronavirus and Global Supply Chains: What You Need to Know Now
A MODEX 2020 podcast seminar moderated by ALAN Executive Director Kathy Fulton covers COVID-19’s impact on global supply chains.
