Recently, I joined nearly 100 other members of the manufacturing community at a 3D printing open house. Many manufacturers use 3D printing because it lets them revise a prototype many times before investing in mass production. I also learned about several other key benefits of 3D printing.
Wouldn’t it be great if candiates for public office would pledge to end the stereotype that manufacturing is non-existent in the United States? I'll do my part to make this happen. Will you?
Cornell Dubilier is a leading manufacturer of capacitors for the power electronics market. For the past several years, the company has used ultrasonic spot welders to weld multiple layers of foil to capacitor posts.
Vibration welding uses heat generated by friction at the interface of two thermoplastic parts to produce melting in the interfacial area. The molten materials flow together under pressure and bond, forming a weld upon cooling.
To produce its diverse product lineup, Nissin Brake Ohio Inc. has developed expertise in a wide range of manufacturing processes. The design engineering process for it production equipment is based on part modularity and flexibility.
This past year, baby boomers began turning 65. Because these individuals tend to live more active lives than previous generations, some medical device companies, like Skeletal Dynamics, are developing implants to withstand up to 1 million load cycles without loosening or backing out.
Orion RED has fabricated several sets for the Academy Awards. For the 2011 ceremony, the company was asked to create an elegant, crystal-studded “Winners Circle” in which the honorees would receive their Oscars. The project involved building a 15.5-foot circular stage studded with more than 40,000 Swarovski Elements crystals.
