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| EDM: Making The Cut |
Standing in the corner of 'unconvertional machining' is EDM, where new additions to the family are expected to pack a real punch. By Michael E Neumann |
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| Lean Manufacturing: The Holistic Approach |
Improvement in automotive lean manufacturing lies in a cross-functional mindset that creates lean processes from the shop floor to the top floor. By Kevin Piotrowski, diretor of solution management, System i, Infor; board of directors, AIAG and Wolfram Schmid, director, solution marketing, automotive, Infor |
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| Productivity: Crank It Up |
Using the right tool and approach dramatically improve crankshaft machining for a diesel engine supplier. By Dirk Becker, turing product manager, Iscar Germany |
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| An Intelligent Solution For High Productivity |
A smart and lean way of managing inventory for small parts can lead to cost savings. By Mark Mumenthaler, GM, Bossard South East Asia. |
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| Limitless Optimisation Of Machine Tool Performance |
Open architecture THINC system provides upgradable tools to increase productivity without costly CNC overhaul. Submitted by Julie Murphy, marketing manager, Okuma America Corp |
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| Gantry CMM Speeds Up Cycle Time And Increases Product Output |
Capital investments in large measuring equipment are a lot easier to justify when there are significant reductions in cycle times and improvements to accuracy. By Annette Smith, marketing, Carl Zeiss IMT |
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| Smarter Ways To Measure Supersize Metal Objects |
Laser technology innovation redefines large-scale metroloty in metalworking and assembly. By Rob Snoeijs, senior editorial writer, Nikon Metrology |
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| Pressing & Bending Of Sheet Metal |
Augustine Quek dissects the world of sheet metal bending. |
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| Handling Production More Efficiently |
A CO2 laser cutting system and a tandem press brake improve productivity by 40 percent and streamline operations for a material handling systems manufacturer. By Matthew Fowles, marketing manager, LVD Group |
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| Comfort & Efficiency In Bending |
In developing countries like Vietnam, the focus on efficiency and ergonomics is just as important as any other established economies. By Melvin Tham, product manager, bending technology, Trumpf Asia Pacific. |
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| Building Towards A Sustainable Future |
Christoph Conrad, senior VP, Building Life Cycle Management, Building Technologies, Sector Industry, Siemens tells APMEN why maximizing energy efficiency in buildings is so important. By Derek Rodriguez |
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| Eye On Composites |
Modern technologies, particularly in the aerospace industry require an 'all ensemble' cast of mechanical properties that cannot be individually met by materials like metal, ceramics or plastics. By Michael E Neumann |
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| Re-Arming The B-52s |
Measurement arms are used to overhauling US Air Force B-52s. By Dan Alred, product marketing manager, Faro and Richard Hansen, quality assurance manager, Mission Support |
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