Press release
WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has selected ABB to replace its dry end drive system, including upgrades to its PM12 paper machine drives and motors. As part of the upgrade, ABB will also install its ABB Ability™ System 800xA control system at WestRock's mill in Longview, WA. Installation and commissioning of the project are scheduled for completion by the end of 2020.
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Press release
A large European conveyor OEM needed a reliable clutch solution for its custom-designed automated order picking/dispensing systems installed in warehouses and distribution centers. The multi-level, high-speed systems can pick 7,500 cases per hour. Each system features multiple buffer lanes of roller conveyors that utilize a stopper bar to hold items in queue.
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Free webinar for AGMA members | March 25, 2020
From Brexit to coronavirus and government contracting requirements to trade tariffs, international supply chains are under increasing pressure. Manufacturers, suppliers and customers are facing these new challenges as they navigate potential disruptions to their supply relationships. Hear from our experienced team (including attorneys in China) as we discuss these challenges and consider options for addressing the risks in both executed contracts and new contract negotiations, and preparations for potential disputes.
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Crain’s Detroit Business
Parts suppliers for General Motors Co. are preparing to manufacture parts for at least 200,000 ventilators in an effort to stave off a projected shortage of the machines in the fight against the deadly respiratory illness, COVID-19.
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Forbes
In the battered industrial landscape of southern New Jersey, Disc Makers is one of the few thriving manufacturing companies to be found. A privately owned manufacturer of CDs, DVDs, USBs, and other physical media for independent musicians, Disc Makers is one of the major providers for the live entertainment industry, and has been for 73 years and running.
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Engineering and Technology
UK aerospace and automotive companies are working together around the clock to produce thousands more ventilators and meet the urgent need amid the escalating coronavirus pandemic.
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3D Printing Media Network
Although we have not been able to establish a direct channel with their team, EDAG remains one of the most interesting, innovative and capable firms in the entire automotive additive production scenario. After showing some of the interesting cases and research studies in the automotive segment, the German design studio is now tackling materials with the CustoMat_3D research project.
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3D Printing Media Network
The overlap between the additive manufacturing world and the automotive industry is growing each year. At the forefront of their respective disciplines are Desktop Metal and the Ford Motor Company, whose recent partnership has improved creativity and productivity at the world-renowned carmaker.
Ford is an important investor in Massachusetts-based Desktop Metal, whose metal 3D printing systems offer an end-to-end production solution capable of delivering prototypes and achieving mass production.
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Autocar
Keeping track of every new car and knowing when they’re due to go on sale can be tough, especially if you’re only interested in EVs. Here is Autocar’s comprehensive list of what EVs are coming when in the car industry.
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Today’s Motor Vehicles
AGMA member Blaser Swisslube had a recent promotion where they challenged U.S. manufacturers to test a Blaser metalworking fluid or to share a user experience to raise funds for the National Robotics League (NRL). The 2019 year-end offer raised $2,000 for the workforce development program.
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Forbes
Every day, another challenge arises and the growing impact of COVID-19 has left most companies rushing to implement new processes to minimize operational impact. Remote working has become the new norm; but for certain jobs, especially within the manufacturing industry, it can present a significant challenge.
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The Block Chain Land
The technology behind the infamous cryptocurrency Bitcoin, blockchain, is becoming increasingly popular as cybersecurity experts look for more ways to fight cybercrime and data breach. Consumers are also becoming more and more proactive in terms of their cybersecurity, opening to alternatives that can promise better connectivity at heightened security.
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Automation
To stay competitive, manufacturers must continually reinvent themselves and find new ways to improve – whether by delivering differentiated products, controlling costs, or improving quality. So, it should be no surprise that manufacturers’ pragmatic, practical need for results presents a perfect proving ground for digital transformation techniques, technologies, and processes.
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Aerospace Manufacturing
Guyson International has designed, manufactured and installed into an international manufacturing company, a large automated, robot loaded, dual media shot peening system for fatigue life enhancement, typically required in aerospace and medical applications.
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Bell press release
The U.S. Army has awarded Bell Textron Inc. a contract to assist in the competitive demonstration and risk reduction (CD&RR) component of the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. Bell will provide a refined V-280 Valor design, along with supporting technical documentation, to help further advance the operational capabilities of warfighters, while maintaining a sustainable cost.
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Mining.com
Copper was trending lower again on Friday, a day after staging a spectacular comeback from levels last seen during the global financial crisis more than a decade ago.
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Global Spec
Each year Goodyear Tires sows a new concept tire that may one day be a reality on future automobiles. However, with the show’s cancelation due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the company has gone ahead and revealed this year’s concept, a self-regenerating tire that adapts and changes to meet individual mobility needs.
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Free online training series for AGMA members
AGMA has a three-part online workforce training series that includes Fundamentals of Gearing, Hobbing, and Parallel Gear Inspection. These courses are available for free to those that work for AGMA member companies. Check these out for training from your home office.
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