Manufacturing

These are not your mother’s machines - the next generation of American manufacturing is high-tech, and skilled workers are needed to operate these advanced tools Author Tony Schmitz Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee The U.S. Navy is beginning to build 12 top-of-the-line nuclear submarines , with the first one scheduled to be completed by 2027. But it is missing a critical ingredient: many of an estimated 50,000 skilled workers to get the job done. It also lacks a reliable supply chain and the infrastructure to build the massive vessels. Across America, industries are facing enormous supply...

Stafford Manufacturing Introduces new Flip-Lok™ Shaft Collar that Operates with One Hand & No Tools A new split hub flange collar with an integral adjustable lever-operated clamp that can be easily adjusted with one hand and no wrenches is being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. Offered in 15 inch sizes from 3/8” to 1-1/4” and 10 metric from 8 mm to 30 mm, applications include bagging and packaging machinery, paper rolls, lab equipment, and more. Providing a thumbscrew tension nut that allows for tight clamping when the lever is engaged, Stafford’s Flip-Lok™ Shaft Collars can handle a 200 lbs. axial...

Metrios has another edge, you can program the machine remotely. Primamec I can set up the program sitting at the comfort of my desk, without the need of being physically in front of the machine. Then I can share the program with the operators in production so they can start measuring by simply pressing a button.  If you see green, the measurement is in tolerance. If you see red, the measurement does not comply. First and foremost, it is crucial not to make mistakes during the production process: the part has to be perfect. An optical measuring machine guarantees fast, objective...

DAKAR 2023: FPT INDUSTRIAL LINES UP FOR THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST RALLY  FPT Industrial is taking part in the 45th edition of the DAKAR Rally as co-sponsor and supplier of Cursor 13 engines especially prepared for the IVECO Powerstar trucks of the two new teams, Boss Machinery Team De Rooy IVECO and Eurol Team De Rooy IVECO. The DAKAR Rally is the world’s most challenging rally raid, to be held in Saudi Arabia for the fourth time from 31 December 2022 to 15 January 2023.  Preceded by the prologue’s almost 5,000 km of specials, the 14 stages, totaling over 8,500 km,...

USask-developed bio-glitter ‘green’ alternative to persistent plastics SASKATOON – In everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors. Now, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has developed an innovative glitter product that is biodegradable and uses light-reflecting shapes to create sparkles unlike any other – with the potential to mitigate plastic pollution around the world. A product that is used in everything from party favours...