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Medical

Additive Manufacturing in the Age of COVID-19

Reporting from the front lines of the fight against Coronavirus — how my journey began.

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OEMs and Job Shops See Metal Additive Manufacturing Differently

When should a machine shop consider production metal 3D printing? Part of the answer might be when that machine shop also does design. Cobra Aero is a small shop thriving with AM, because it’s also an OEM.

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Automation

What Makes Smart Robots Smart?

How manufacturing technology “thinks,” and the extent to which it should, are critical considerations in applying artificial intelligence intelligently.

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6 Steps to Take Before Creating a CNC Program

Any time saved by skipping preparation for programming can be easily lost when the program makes it to the machine. Follow these steps to ensure success.

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Basics

What’s the Correct Reading?

A CMM, a bore mic and an air gage measure parts differently and may provide different values, yet all of them may be correct. Here’s how.

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Robots Get Hand-Eye Coordination

Artificial vision, touch and intelligence help collaborative robots cope with the unpredictable.

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Automation

Manufacturing Blockchain Adoption Accelerates

A recent partnership exposes more CNC machining businesses to a technology that could automate the front office.

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Basics

CNC Tech Talk: 2 Lesser-Known Ways to Trigger the Skip Signal

Here are two lesser-known ways to trigger the skip signal.

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Card Decks Leverage the Power of Additive Manufacturing

How custom card decks are helping people be more creative with AM.

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Turn/Mill

Acquire to Hire: This New York Manufacturer Sees Buying Shops as the Best Way to Add Staff

Designatronics’ CEO says, “We can access a few million dollars more business” with each skilled machining employee who can perform complex setups and other sophisticated work from day one.

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Basics

Know the Performance Levels of Your Gages

By understanding the characteristics of three types of gages, you can choose the correct one for your application.

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