Multi-Spindle Rotary Indexers
August 15, 2012 9:37 am | Hardinge Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsHardinge Inc. manufactures single-axis and dual-axis multi-spindle rotary indexers in Elmira, New York. Positioning and machining up to four parts at a time will add efficiency to your machining process by spending more time with the doors closed and the spindle running.
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Demos Bring Customers to Cincinnati Inc., Virtually
August 15, 2012 9:32 am | Product Releases | CommentsCincinnati Incorporated is using technology to transport customers to its well-equipped demonstration facility, saving time and travel costs to see laser cutting systems, press brakes and material handling equipment in action.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Machining
CNC Router
August 13, 2012 11:18 am | Product Releases | CommentsTechno, Inc. is proud to introduce the new HDS Series CNC Router, an economical precision cutting system. Developed by Techno’s engineering team and manufactured using global state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques...
LISTED UNDER: Machining Equipment & Tools
Tri-layer Co-Extrusion Process Ensures No Delamination Between Layers
August 13, 2012 10:54 am | Interface Catheter Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsInterface Catheter Solutions tri-layer extrusion comprises an outer layer, a core layer, and an intermediate tie layer. The tri-layer tubing is coextruded so it is not subject to delamination.
LISTED UNDER: Extrusion | Coextrusions/Paratubing
Advanced Machining Capabilities for Corning MACOR Machineable Glass
August 10, 2012 11:02 am | Morgan Technical Ceramics | Product Releases | CommentsMorgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) announces its advanced machining capabilities for Corning MACOR® machineable glass ceramic, a material well known for its excellent physical properties, high dielectric strength...
LISTED UNDER: Precision Machining | Glass
Major Investments in Facilities and Equipment Enhance Tool Making Capacity and Capability
August 8, 2012 10:21 am | Sil-Pro, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsSil-Pro announces major investments in both capacity and capability in response to customer demand and growing tooling volumes. Demand for tighter tolerance molds, in addition to more complex prototype...
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Precision Machining | CNC Machining
Precision Laser Processing Impacts Medical Device Design Options
July 25, 2012 2:46 pm | by Allan Callander | Articles | CommentsThe development of laser technology in the manufacture of medical devices has so exploded in the past 20 years that it is now impossible to fully describe the breadth of applications in anything less than an encyclopedic volume. But a brief recollection of some of the key historical accomplishments and medical devices influenced can help shed light on what we can expect in the next decade.
LISTED UNDER: Lasers | Cleanroom Assembly | Micro-machining
Solar (SPF) Midget Fuse Holders Now Available
July 24, 2012 1:16 pm | Keystone Electronics Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsKeystone Electronics broadens its selection of PCB & SMT Mounted Fuse Holders to include a series intended specifically for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The new fuse holders are exclusively designed to accommodate the Midget Fuses (10x38mm), 5AG in the SPF Solar Protection Fuse series.
LISTED UNDER: Stamping3D Systems Expands On-Line Instant Quoting Choices
July 18, 2012 11:02 am | Product Releases | Comments3D Systems Corporation announced the immediate availability of ZPrinter® and ProJet™ 3D printed parts to its growing lineup of on demand parts services.
LISTED UNDER: Printers | Casting
Meder Develops a Micro-Miniature Hermetically Sealed Reed Switch
July 17, 2012 3:19 pm | by John Beigel | Meder Electronic Inc. | Articles | CommentsMicro-machining technology, simply stated, is the utilization of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in such a way that it creates micro-mechanical systems that serve a specific purpose. MEDER’s objective was to develop a micro-miniature hermetically sealed reed switch that is able to function exactly like the larger, standard hermetically sealed reed switch.
LISTED UNDER: Micro-machining | Medical Device Testing | Seal-Strength Testing
Siemens’ Integrated CAD/CAM/CNC Process Chain for Medical Part Manufacturing
July 17, 2012 12:09 pm | Siemens Energy & Automation | Product Releases | CommentsSiemens announced the introduction of CNC solutions designed specifically for the medical industry. These CNC solutions featuring the Sinumerik® 840D sl CNC, the Sinamics® S120 drive system and high performance motors enable machine tool users to create CAD/CAM data with NX CAM, as well as a system platform for high-speed cutting.
LISTED UNDER: CAD | CNC Machining | Precision Machining
Analog Modules, Inc. Announces the Release of Its OEM Seed Laser Diode Driver
July 17, 2012 9:21 am | Analog Modules, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAnalog Modules, Inc. is pleased to announce the release of its OEM Seed Laser Diode Driver, Model 763. The Model 763 OEM seed laser diode driver (pump laser diode driver) is ideal for driving 14-pin butterfly packaged laser diode modules or semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOA) for use in CW or pulsed fiber MOPA and EDFA systems.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Lasers
Micromachining of Metals Cheaper and Faster with New Laser Technology
July 11, 2012 1:54 pm | by Dr. Geoff Shannon | Miyachi Unitek Corp. | Articles | CommentsIt is a fact of life that components are getting smaller and smaller, especially in the medical, automotive, and electronics markets. New micromachining technology, including advanced laser markers with superior beam quality, is being used to achieve results similar to traditional machining technologies, but cheaper, faster, and more flexibly. The fiber marker technology can be two to three times less expensive than standard technology.
LISTED UNDER: Laser Micro-Machining | Machining Equipment & Tools | Prototyping
Medical Device Firm Creates Complex Production Parts
July 11, 2012 9:59 am | by Acist | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsAcist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize anatomies.
LISTED UNDER: Molding Systems | Prototyping | Rapid Prototyping
Rapid Growth of Additive Manufacturing Disrupts Traditional Manufacturing Process Companies
July 11, 2012 9:39 am | by David Burns | Articles | CommentsAdditive manufacturing is exploding on the manufacturing scene as leading companies are transitioning from “analog” to “digital” manufacturing in order to recognize cost saving and design benefits not possible through traditional manufacturing , said Dave Burns, President and COO of ExOne.
LISTED UNDER: 3D Modeling | CAD | Prototyping
