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Assembly Presses for Low-Force Applications

Assembly Presses for Low-Force Applications

When a press application requires 1,000 pounds of force or less, manufacturers increasingly prefer an electromechanical servo press to a manual or pneumatic one.
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Jim Camillo
September 3, 2021
Clearly defined processes and parameters are highly valued in assembly. But, that doesn't mean there is no room for a little flexibility now and then.
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Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing

Digital Transformation in Medical Device Manufacturing

Medical manufacturers are embracing digital transformation as a means to gain agility and efficiency.
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John Sprovieri
August 23, 2021
Industry 4.0 isn't anything new for the manufacturing engineers at Glidewell. The Newport, CA-based manufacturer of crowns, bridges and other dental products has been applying the concept since before it had a name.
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What to Consider When Choosing an Electric Motor

What to Consider When Choosing an Electric Motor

Speed, torque and accuracy are among the factors to consider when choosing an electric motor for an application.
Dave Beckstoffer
August 6, 2021
Although motors are a fundamental part of any motion system, selecting the right motor for an application is rarely an easy decision. There are various motor technologies to consider, and each has characteristics that can affect the design in different ways.
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Making it in America—Companies Reshore Manufacturing of Essential Products

Making it in America—Companies Reshore Manufacturing of Essential Products

Shortages of essential products caused or revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic warrant shortening supply chains to reduce risk and increase resilience.
Harry Moser
August 2, 2021

Shortening and closing supply chain gaps for essential products will immediately benefit the following industries: personal protective equipment (PPE), medical device manufacturing, electronics and defense. Sixty percent of reshoring cases after March 2020 mention the pandemic as a factor in the decisions. Already, reshoring cases among manufacturers of medical devices and PPE are double compared with last year.


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Cavity Pressure Is the Key to Molding Consistent, Quality Parts

Cavity Pressure Is the Key to Molding Consistent, Quality Parts

Pressure conditions in certain phases of the molding process correlate to specific attributes of the part.
Suzanne Graeser Bieri
June 9, 2021
Validation causes more headaches for medical device manufacturers than almost any other stage of the production process. For companies certified to ISO 13485, validation is always a costly and time-consuming undertaking, regardless of whether a new process is being set up or an existing process is being transferred.
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3D Skin 5-26

Researchers Advance 3D Printing to Aid Tissue Replacement

May 26, 2021

PULLMAN, WA—Researchers and professors in the Washington State University School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering have developed a unique scaffold on their 3D printers that can be fine-tuned to grow natural replacement skin, cartilage or other tissue.


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