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Manufacturing Business Technology
The Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and the continuing popularity of the Internet in general are changing the way manufacturers utilize traditional communications. Here is an article that outlines what to watch for on your web traffic.
Visit https://www.mbtmag.com/blog/2017/11/7-website-stats-manufacturing-companies-will-rely-2018 to view the full article online. |
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Forbes
Governments used the carrots and sticks of economic policy to encourage the growth of domestic export-based manufacturing in a variety of fields. Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterpham/2017/11/13/how-asia-has-become-the-worlds-manufacturing-hub/#2adb680522cf to view the full article online. |
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National Association of Manufacturers
Consumer spending is on the rise and manufacturers are hiring in the midst of a tightening labor market as the latest economic data suggests continued growth in the U.S. economy. Visit http://www.nam.org/Newsroom/eNewsletters/Monday-Economic-Report/2017/Monday-Economic-Report---November-13--2017/ to view the full article online. |
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Machine Design
Advances in polymers have created plastic gear solutions that are superior to metal gears.
Visit http://www.machinedesign.com/materials/plastic-gears-are-future to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing Business Technology
Northern Germany will host hydrogen-powered trains after Alstom, a French engineering firm, signed an agreement to provide the trains to LNVG, a rail company in Germany's Lower Saxony. The trains are slated to run between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude starting in December 2021. Visit https://www.mbtmag.com/news/2017/11/hydrogen-powered-trains-run-german-rails-2021 to view the full article online. |
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AGMA
Explore the supporting elements of a gearbox that allows gears and bearings to do their jobs most efficiently. Learn about seals, lubrication, lubricants, housings, breathers, and other details that go into designing gearbox systems.
Visit https://www.agma.org/education/advanced-courses/gearbox-system-design/ to view the full article online. |
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Honeywell Press release
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) has signed a 15-year Component Service Solutions agreement with Dubai-based Emirates to maintain aftermarket components on the airline's fleet of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The technology used in this agreement extends through 2031 and covers comprehensive component repairs and support solutions for Emirates' fleet, thus reducing grounded aircraft time.
Visit https://www.honeywell.com/newsroom/pressreleases/2017/11/honeywell-signs-15-year-maintenance-and-support-agreement-with-emirates to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing Minute
What do you get when you cross a plane with a blimp?
Visit http://manufacturingminute.manufacturing.net/detail/videos/manufacturing-minute/video/5604086507001/manufacturing-minute:-hybrid-drone?autoStart=true to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing Global Smaller manufacturers in South America, Asia and Western Europe each have candidates that could move into the top ranks of manufacturing, challenging the domination of the U.S., China and Germany.
Visit http://www.manufacturingglobal.com/leadership/climbing-ranks-automation to view the full article online. |
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Manufacturing Global Food manufacturers are on the cusp of a manufacturing transformation. Some have already made the leap that gives them real-time information driven by Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things.
Visit http://www.manufacturingglobal.com/technology/creating-smarter-factory-floor-industry-40 to view the full article online. |
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3D print.com
India's state-run monopoly copper miner announced plans to expand production and operations. Hindustan Copper plans to invest $700 million, according to a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Visit https://3dprint.com/192661/3d-printed-replacement-gear/ to view the full article online. |
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3D print.com The gear was produced in 30 minutes for less than a quarter as a stopgap in a MIG welder while a replacement was sought. Its lifespan far exceeded expectations.
Visit https://3dprint.com/192661/3d-printed-replacement-gear/ to view the full article online. |
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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.
Visit https://www.agma.org/education/advanced-courses/gear-materials/ to view the full article online. |
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Liebherr press release
Steil Kranarbeiten based in Trier has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 mobile crane. Outstanding mobility, an 84-metre telescopic boom and continuous improvements made to the renowned crane model were the main reasons behind the purchase decision. For its first job, the new Liebherr 500-tonne crane worked with another LTM 1500-8.1 from Steil to complete a tandem hoist of a 185 tonne gas turbine in Luxembourg.
Visit https://www.liebherr.com/en/usa/latest-news/news-press-releases/detail/new-500-tonne-crane-in-action-with-steil.html?category=AETS/AE&category=AETS&category=AETS/AETS-V&category=CRAT/AT&category=BM&category=BM/BT&category=CAREER&category=BM/CC&category=CH to view the full article online. |
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Today’s medical developments 3D-Hybrid Solutions Inc. has integrated metal printing technology with a CNC machine tool, making the process of machine-parts production more efficient.
Visit http://www.todaysmedicaldevelopments.com/article/additive-manufacturing-cgtech-3d-hybrid-solutions-111317/ to view the full article online. |
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ZDNet
GE looks to cut $400 million from its digital operations as it shifts toward power, aviation and health care.
Visit http://www.zdnet.com/article/ge-to-hone-digital-efforts-leverage-additive-manufacturing-as-it-focuses-on-core-businesses/ to view the full article online. |
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News2 Demand for workers in manufacturing and export-related industries expands in South Carolina.
Visit http://counton2.com/2017/11/13/from-rail-to-sea-exporting-south-carolina-manufacturing/ to view the full article online. |
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Lightweighting World
Alfa Romeo works with Comau SpA to develop an innovative manufacturing strategy and reinvent the assembly line.
Visit https://www.lightweightingworld.com/robots-frame-new-car-with-automotive-lightweighting/ to view the full article online. |
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Food Manufacturing
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, expands its North American Processing Center in Brookshire, Texas by adding 324,000 square feet of production warehouse, distribution warehouse, production office and auxiliary buildings.
Visit https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/news/2017/11/goya-foods-expands-distribution-facility-texas to view the full article online. |
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Please note that there will not be an issue of AGMA Industry News next week. Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday!
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/gea-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=471936&issueID=50147 to view the full article online. |
