The fundamental objectives of manufacturing — improve quality, decrease cycle time and reduce costs — are the primary reasons that jigs and fixtures are so abundant. By Joe Hiemenz from Stratasys
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Siemens and the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a faster production process based on selective laser melting (SLM). By Dipl-Ing Jeroen Risse, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT
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Automotive manufacturers are under great pressure to develop vehicles which are due to go into production from now to 2020. A panel of experts weigh in with their thoughts on how additive manufacturing could contribute to the automotive industry.
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Scott Crump, chairman and chief innovation officer of Stratasys explains how direct digital manufacturing, otherwise known as 3D printing, is fast emerging as a disruptive technology that may make manufacturers rethink manufacturing.
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When Industry 4.0 took off in Germany it rapidly made it to the headlines. With the digital agenda of the federal government it received highest political priority. But where stands Industry 4.0 in reality? By Dipl-Ing Nikolaus Fecht and Dr Andreas Thoss on behalf of EuroBLECH.
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Researchers at Kyoto University have found that molybdenum silicides can improve the efficiency of turbine blades in ultrahigh-temperature combustion systems.
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In Part II of "Enhancing Engine Performance With Thermal Spray Coating", Paulo ES Rosa, manager, advanced thermal spray applications and process development, Comau, delves into the advantages of using aluminium alloy engine blocks over cast iron blocks augmented with thermal coating spray.
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The advantages of using aluminium alloy engine blocks over cast iron blocks can be augmented with thermal coating spray. Contributed by Paulo ES Rosa, manager, advanced thermal spray applications and process development, Comau.
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In Part II of the "Digitalisation Of The Manufacturing Sector", we look at its evolution towards an Industry 4.0 manufacturing model. By Imtiaz Ahmed, Asia Pacific Mobil SHC Brand Manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants
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How can Asian manufacturers maintain their competitive edge in the next 40 years? The answer lies in its evolution towards an Industry 4.0 manufacturing model. By Imtiaz Ahmed, Asia Pacific Mobil SHC brand manager, ExxonMobil Lubricants.
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