Lori Beckman

Lori Beckman Senior Editor

Robotics, Smart Manufacturing Engage Students and Educators at Summit

Every edition of the IMTS Smartforce Student Summit features new and exciting opportunities for students and educators in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and this 11th edition is no exception.

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Automation

FIRST Teams’ Display and Competition Launch

A special display area at the Smartforce Student Summit is designated for students involved in Illinois FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) teams to display their Lego or robot projects and interact with other summit attendees. 

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IMTS

Swiss Family Heule Welcomes Questions and Discussion

When entering a booth at IMTS with a mission to learn more about a particular technology or ask a specific question, it is always comforting to be greeted by welcoming booth staff who are knowledgeable as well.

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Students Experience the Manufacturing Classroom of the Future

As the future of our manufacturing workforce, it’s important for students attending the Smartforce Student Summit to understand what technologies they will be working with once they enter the workforce.

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Video: The Meaning of the Gardner Business Index

Learning some background information about what the Gardner Business Index is and why these numbers are important can be beneficial to your company and the way you do business. 

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Rotary Transfer Machine Boasts Enhanced Operations

The Hydromat Epic II rotary transfer machine is the new variation of the Epic R/T platform, which boasts enhanced operations, production reporting, downtime analysis, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance interval scheduling.

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Semi-Synthetic Metal Removal Fluid Platform for Machining and Grinding

PMTS 2017: Hocut 4440 delivers a cutting edge metalworking fluid for automotive, general machining and grinding applications.

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Turning Machines

Compact Bar Loading System for CNC Lathes

PMTS 2017: With a large magazine capacity allowing for long unattended operation, the Rebel combines the advantages of auto bar loading with a small footprint and an economical price.

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Additive System Designed for Serialized Production

PMTS 2017: Designed and engineered with serialized production in mind, the RenAM 500M additive manufacturing system builds complex metallic components directly from CAD using metal powder bed fusion technology.

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Machining Simulator Encompasses Complete Manufacturing Process

PMTS 2017: The machining simulator features Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD/CAM/CAE software and a custom machining simulation program designed by ModuleWorks.

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Cutting Tools

Toolholder with Single-Base Holder and Adapters with ER Collect Pocket

PMTS 2017: According to the company, the modular system is the first tooling system on the market with a single-base holder and multiple tooling adapters that use the ER collet pocket.

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Workholding

Burn Table Lift Magnet System

PMTS 2017: With a magnetic circuit design, this advanced transfer system can also lift single sheets or plates as much as 3” thick from a stack to load the table.

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Horn USA
TCI
Kyocera MA90
CoroMill Plura Ballnose
Schunk
IMTS 2024
Precision grinding & hard turning custom solutions
Pat Mooney Saws
IMTS 2024