Manufacturing

Appealing state-of-the-art technology Totally happy with their optimal investment in highly flexible, universal production technology with the S31 (from left to right): Cornelius Wecht, responsible for Studer sales in South Germany, Niko Schindelarz, Supervisor Machining, and a programmer and machine operator at the Apex Tool Group. At the Apex Tool Group GmbH (ATG) in Westhausen the S31 cylindrical grinding machine from Studer is proving to be truly universal. From individual components to medium series, it grinds gear and control shafts for electric and pneumatic Cleco assembly tools cost-effectively and flexibly. Cleco is one of the six global ATG Power &...

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,...