covid-19

Data-Driven Manufacturing 21 Apr 2020

Can Sharing CNC Data Lift the Machining Industry?

Masses of anonymous metrics arrive ahead of even the leading economic indicators and help machine shops benchmark performance.

20 Apr 2020

What Comes Next: The Beginning of a Reshoring Policy for U.S. Manufacturing

The current crisis is a reckoning. Right now, the challenge is saving livings. But once we are free to look ahead, let’s learn the lessons and prepare ourselves better for the next crisis that comes.

Medical 17 Apr 2020

Additive Manufacturing in the Age of COVID-19

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

Additive Manufacturing 16 Apr 2020

Antiviral Copper AM Process Safeguards Touch Surfaces from Coronavirus

The process, dubbed Activat3D copper, was developed by Australian company Spee3D by modifying its metal 3D printer technology.

Measurement 15 Apr 2020

LK Metrology Offers Assistance Program for Medical Manufacturers

The LK Special Assistance Program includes promotions and special terms on products and services for medical manufacturers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Additive Manufacturing 15 Apr 2020

At Purdue University, Emergency Production of PPE and Ventilator Fittings

After campus had largely shut down, several labs and departments at the venerated engineering school organized with local hospitals to manufacture critical parts needed to fight the coronavirus.

Additive Manufacturing 14 Apr 2020

Meld Manufacturing Says Large 3D Printed Aluminum Part Represents Milestone

As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts global supply chains, the company says the ability to additively manufacture large, previously forged parts may be of particular advantage.

Automation 13 Apr 2020

Pandemic Proves Value of Manufacturing Software Automation

Fast turnaround of a face shield and a ventilator illustrate the value of digital, data-driven manufacturing processes in responding to the novel coronavirus.

Oil & Gas 11 Apr 2020

Manufacturing Association Aids Shop’s Pivot to Ventilator Parts

After reaching out to the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association, a shop that typically serves oil and gas and heavy industry was able to quickly fill an order for ventilator parts.