Machine Industries

Taking the plunge with norelem’s new plastic lateral spring plungers Engineers and manufacturers looking for reliable workholding and positioning devices can now turn to norelem’s new range of lateral spring plungers. Using a one-piece plastic spring body design, the new workholding devices are ideally suited to harsh operating conditions such as painting or sandblasting.  There are three designs available from the global standard component specialist, which differ in terms of spring force. norelem’s range comprises a total of 42 designs with diameters of 6-16 mm. Lateral spring plungers are used wherever workpieces and components must be fixed or positioned to...

FPT INDUSTRIAL AND NIKOLA TOGETHER AT CES 2022 TO REVOLUTIONIZE HEAVY ON-ROAD TRANSPORT  FPT Industrial, the world’s largest producer of low-environmental impact industrial engines, and Nikola Corporation, a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEV), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and energy infrastructure solutions, are present together at CES 2022, from 5 to 7 January 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.    Sharing the common mission to revolutionize and decarbonize heavy on-road transport, the two sustainability-oriented companies started their partnership in 2019, and now present the exciting results in the On-road Innovation Area of the new FPT...

Stress tested: What to consider when looking at high-stress standard components  With processes becoming more efficient and manufacturing outputs expected to grow over the coming decade, it’s now more crucial than ever that standard components can withstand extended and prolonged use. Marcus Schneck, CEO of norelem, delves into the importance of implementing parts capable of withstanding high-stress to prevent downtime.  As we’re all aware, equipment and machines are susceptible to breakages, causing errors and delays. All components will eventually wear, tear, corrode or just reach a point of failure, often halting production and affecting the ability to maintain a high...

Beckwood Delivers 50-Ton Gib-Guided Bulldozer Press to Haven Steel Products Beckwood Press Company recently delivered a 50-ton gib-guided bulldozer press to Haven Steel Products to bend and straighten heated steel to form industrial rotary blades in an automated work-cell. The installation of the custom Beckwood Press is an integral part of the overall automation project and allows for parts to be formed and directly inserted into the heat treat process untouched by human hands. ST. LOUIS (PRWEB) December 07, 2021 Beckwood Press Company, a leading manufacturer of custom hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision...

Spartan College Partners with SkyWest Airlines to Launch New Aviation Maintenance Technician Pathway SkyWest offers Spartan Students up to $4,500 in education assistance and benefits Spartan College Aviation Maintenance Technician Student The Pathway allows students to focus on their education and gain hands-on experience at Spartan while enjoying mentorship and other benefits from SkyWest. TULSA, Okla. (PRWEB) December 08, 2021 Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (Spartan) and SkyWest Airlines (SkyWest) today announced the launch of the SkyWest Aviation Maintenance Technician Pathway (Pathway). This leading partnership provides a groundbreaking new Pathway for aspiring technicians to jump-start their training as commercial...