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3D Printing Failures in Manufacturing: Troubleshooting and Prevention

3D Printing Failures in Manufacturing: Troubleshooting and Prevention

This two-part series will look at failures in additive manufacturing, how it happens, and what might prevent it from happening.


 HP and AM Solutions Develop the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Automatic Unpacking Station

HP and AM Solutions Develop the HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Automatic Unpacking Station

HP and AM Solutions collaborated on this unpacking system to help standardize post-processing and make it more scalable.


News Dec 29, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
What is Six Sigma and How is it Used in Manufacturing?

What is Six Sigma and How is it Used in Manufacturing?

Six Sigma can be used to effectively manufacture highly standardized products. This article covers Six Sigma's philosophy, implementation, and certifications while looking at why it works for control systems engineers.


The Role of Carbon Fiber in 3D Printing

The Role of Carbon Fiber in 3D Printing

The following will look at key factors in manufacturing carbon fiber parts and how 3D printing could address some of the materials processing challenges.


New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

Recently, Eaton released its latest industrial suite, Brightlayer, to allow for remote monitoring of industrial assets.


News Dec 08, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Siemens Expands Xcelerator Software Portfolio for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

Siemens Expands Xcelerator Software Portfolio for Industrial Additive Manufacturing

Siemens expands the capabilities of Xcelerator software and the adoption of additive manufacturing techniques through three new partnerships.


News Nov 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Siemens Aims to Improve Machine Tool Availability Through its Latest Mechanical Applications

Siemens Aims to Improve Machine Tool Availability Through its Latest Mechanical Applications

Siemens seeks to improve the production process for global businesses by providing digitization tools for monitoring machine tools


News Nov 01, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Showcasing VR-Based Simulators, Honeywell Optimizes Training For Industrial Workers with Digital Twin

Showcasing VR-Based Simulators, Honeywell Optimizes Training For Industrial Workers with Digital Twin

Honeywell introduced its latest Immersive Field Simulator (IFS), which creates a physical virtual twin of the plant as well as a digital twin to the processes.


News Oct 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

Learn all about the differences between PLC and CNC hardware, and be informed in making the right decision. Although different, it is possible to interchange them, but challenges exist because of the hardware and devices being controlled.


CNC Software vs. PLC Software

CNC Software vs. PLC Software

It can be easy to group CNCs and PLCs together since they are both run by digital processors and programs. Are they interchangeable? This article explores the possibility on a software level.


Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser announced a new series of Cerabar and Deltabar pressure gauges.


Common Sources of Failures in Mechanical Systems

Common Sources of Failures in Mechanical Systems

What causes mechanical failure? Learn about three major sources of failure points in any mechanical assembly and a few tips to minimize failure.


Emerson Releases Brand New Flow Meter With Quadruple Sensors and Transmitters

Emerson Releases Brand New Flow Meter With Quadruple Sensors and Transmitters

The Rosemount 8800 Quad Vortex flow meter is one of the first in the industry with quadruple sensors and transmitters.


How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

The following will introduce how machine vision and object recognition works and how developers are working on making it easier to integrate for more extensive market adoption. 


3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent announced its new ProdEx and Shopsight software to help aid logistics issues in the manufacturing industry due to COVID-19 and to advance the industry. 


News Sep 12, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.


Forward AM and HP Broaden Industrial Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing

Forward AM and HP Broaden Industrial Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing

Forward AM, a 3D print solution company developed by BASF, a material science company has partnered with HP to advance digital manufacturing to change and accelerate industries.


News Aug 04, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Integral Windup Method in PID Control

Integral Windup Method in PID Control

Integral or Reset Windup is a problem that can occur from these systems, and there are a few possible approaches to minimize the effects.


Optomec Partners with Companies to Calculate ROI of Additive Manufacturing Tools for Gas Turbine Applications

Optomec Partners with Companies to Calculate ROI of Additive Manufacturing Tools for Gas Turbine Applications

The company just launched a new ROI tool to help engineers and companies decide which methods should be used during MRO’s.


News Jul 19, 2020 by Ben Stepanian