With tube cutting, the operator needs to be aware of the other side of the tube and the affect the laser will have on it while processing the cut, particularly as it relates to thermal expansion. Laser cutting technology has significantly moved the needle for fast processing of flat sheet metal. But what about cutting…
The Reshoring Initiative tracks news related to the return of manufacturing jobs to the United States. Here are recent news items the Reshoring Initiative has shared: The Department of Labor recently announced Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gaps – The program provides an additional $100 million to develop apprenticeship programs, including in advanced manufacturing. Senators Baldwin (D-WI) and Hawley (R-MO)…
What does the digital transformation in engineering mean and what role does the Eplan Project play in it? A decisive one, because digitization isn´t only relevant for a company´s back-end or commercial processes. It actually affects the entire product development process. The practical advantages are clear: Users can utilize the services of the Eplan Platform…
Dormer Pramet, a division within Sandvik Machining Solutions, has acquired the US based company Wetmore Tool & Engineering, a manufacturer of round tools specialized for the aerospace industry. The acquisition not only expands Dormer Pramet’s range of round tools, but it also facilitates an improved position in key aerospace markets such as the United States and United…