AGMA
Learn what is required for the design of an optimum gear set and the importance of the coordinated effort of the gear design engineer, the gear metallurgist, and the bearing system engineer. Investigate gear-related problems, failures and improved processing procedures.

Today’s Motor Vehicles
A recent survey found that many Americans report positive experiences with electric vehicles, specifically for monetary and environmental value.

Forbes
Among the many weighty matters discussed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting last month in Davos, Switzerland, was the increasing need for reskilling of the world’s workforce, as jobs are changed or eliminated by advances in technology. 

Manufacturing Global
Mercedes-Benz Cars and enterprise contract management solution provider Icertis, have entered a partnership to enable a consistent documentation of contracts in the supply chain.

The unparalleled line-up of speakers for this year’s Annual Meeting will inspire our attendees. There is a wide range of topics being covered that will touch on all faces of your business and life. From leadership and economics, to generational conversations and robotics, we have you covered for some of the best speakers in the circuit.

3D Printing Industry
3DEO Inc., a metal 3D printed part provider based in Los Angeles, has announced it is increasing its production capability over twofold for the first quarter of 2019. The expansion for 3DEO comes as a response to greater customer demand, with the company experiencing significant growth in 2018, its second full year of operation.

3D Printing Industry
U.S Navy and Army bring 3D printing technology on board to speed up operations. Over a 28 month period, the Navy’s USS George HW Bush(CVN 77) aircraft carrier will be upgraded with conventional and 3D printed parts.

Control Design
Flattening networks, combining PCs and PLC and self-learning machines are just some of the machine control trends we can expect now and in the near future.

Brookings
Recent research suggests that the next phases of workplace automation should be manageable for most workers, with only a quarter of the American workforce facing “high” exposure to automation technologies in the coming decades. But that doesn’t mean the problem is insignificant. 

3D Printing Industry
In this edition of the 3D Printing Industry news digest Sliced, we see upcycled, 3D printed food; 3D printed improvements to the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber; upgraded cobots; custom fit footwear and more.

TCT Magazine
The connected and automated factory of the future is changing our vision of manufacturing. There is an opportunity for greater collaboration between humans and robots that is made possible by advancements in technology. Not only can this increase the quality of output and productivity on factory floors, but it also relinquishes workers from monotonous and often dangerous work.

Engineering.com
The next generation of aerospace technology demands next-generation production techniques and additive manufacturing is chief among them. Aerospace manufacturing and 3D printing naturally go hand-in-hand and with additive manufacturing, the complexity comes for free and the materials are extruded or fused, rather than having to be machined away.

Machining News
The partnership will combine the strengths of ABB Ability digital solutions and Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and build on both companies’ strong installed base, deep domain expertise and global customer access. With this partnership, ABB will develop and provide customers with advanced digital twins, enabling customers to run ABB’s solutions and their operations with improved overall efficiency, flexibility and sustainability.

The Verge
Tesla will unveil its Model Y crossover SUV on March 14 at event at the company’s design studio in Los Angeles, CEO Elon Musk announced. The new electric car will be Tesla’s fifth since the company was founded in 2003. The Model Y will share about 75 percent of its parts with the Model 3, which is currently Tesla’s most affordable car. 

New Atlas
This electric Grand Tourer will be a ton of fun to drive, with three motors combining for 450 kW (603 hp) and a lightweight body built for beautiful handling. But its biggest contribution could come from its high-capacity battery, which boasts some of the most extreme fast charging capabilities we’ve seen.

Manufacturing.net
For today’s hardware and device makers, digital disruption is the new normal. In fact, by 2020, it is expected that half of the Global 2000 will see most of their business depend on digitally enhanced products, services and experiences. For those that are reluctant to change, the road ahead will be difficult.

ARCH Global Precision press release
Cutting tool, industrial component and medical implant/instrument manufacturer ARCH Global Precision acquired Competitive Carbide, Inc., located in Mentor, Ohio. CCI is a manufacturer of customized solid carbide drills, end mills, reamers, indexable tools and custom inserts.

Tech Crunch
Fictiv, which positions itself as a kind of AWS for manufacturing, has raised $33 million, money that it will use a continue expanding its production ecosystem, the range of components that it can make, and to grow its customer base.

DMDII press release
The Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) will be renamed MxD and will stand as an independent organization from UI LABS, now that it has achieved strong momentum and robust fiscal health.

AGMA
This year’s Strategic Resources Network (SRN) event brings AGMA to Chicago where we will host our event at MxD (formerly DMDII). Join us to learn about IIoT and generative design software from Siemens, and walk the manufacturing floor to see ‘pioneering new technologies’ that make America’s industrial base and warfighters more resilient and agile. Register today.