CNC machine portfolio expands with INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S machine, enabling quality machine operations and shortened lead times.
Portland, Oregon – BDE Manufacturing Technologies (BDE), a state-of-the-art CNC machine shop, has added a Mazak INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S machine mill/turn center with barfeed and 4" thru-bar capacity to its highly productive CNC machine portfolio. This CNC machine coupled with BDE's Okuma MB 5000 Dual Machining Cell helps the company machine bar materials with the highest precision in a JIT environment.
About the INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S INTEGREX i100 BarTac-S machine is a high-quality, compact-sized CNC machine designed for processing various small complex parts. Featuring robust construction, the machine is packed with features that meet complex machining demands of various industries. The machine is equipped with the MAZATROL SmoothX CNC technology which helps ensure the minimal machining cycle times for free-form die-mold machining and simultaneous 5-axis operations.
Being the most advanced digital CNC machines in the market, Mazak's machines are designed to offer maximum performance in the OEM, job shop, automotive, and other industrial segments.
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About BDE Manufacturing Technologies BDE Manufacturing Technologies specializes in precision CNC machining, Wire EDM & Small Hole EDM machining, and CNC turning and milling services. BDE is experienced in machining complex parts created from a variety of materials including mild steel, aluminum, and alloys.
Making industrial 3D printing features accessible to individual designers and engineers; enabling unlimited design freedom, dimensionally accurate prints, and a high degree of reliability.
Brooklyn, New York – MakerBot, the pioneer of desktop 3D printing, introduces a new category for the professional segment with the launch of Method, the first performance 3D printer. Performance 3D Printing bridges the gap between desktop and industrial 3D printing by bringing features that were previously only available on industrial 3D printers to professionals at a significantly lower cost. Method leverages industrial technologies and expertise from Stratasys and combines it with the accessibility and ease of use for which MakerBot is known.
Industrial technologies on the MakerBot Method 3D printer include a circulating heated chamber, dual performance extruders, precision PVA water soluble supports, dry-sealed material bays, and an ultra-rigid metal frame. Method also includes built-in sensors and automation features that are designed to provide users with a seamless experience. The printer’s industrial features control the 3D printing process to deliver a high level of precision, reliability, and dimensional accuracy at an accessible price. This technological breakthrough defines the new performance 3D Printing category.
“In an age of disruption, businesses are under pressure to innovate and bring products to market faster. Current desktop 3D printers derive their DNA from hobbyist 3D printers and are insufficient for many applications in the professional segment,” says Nadav Goshen, MakerBot CEO. “We believe that Method is the next step in helping organizations adopt 3D printing at a larger scale. Method provides a breakthrough in 3D printing that enables industrial designers and mechanical engineers to innovate faster and become more agile. It is built for professionals who need immediate access to a 3D printer that can deliver industrial performance to accelerate their design cycles. Method is developed to bring industrial technologies into an accessible platform, breaking the price-performance barrier and redefining rapid prototyping in the process.”
Method is designed to deliver industrial reliability and precision by carefully controlling every aspect of the 3D print environment, resulting in repeatable and consistent parts with ±0.2mm dimensional accuracy1 as well as vertical layer uniformity and cylindricity. Until now, this level of precision has been limited to industrial-grade 3D printers. The dual extrusion system found in Method combined with water-soluble PVA provides a superior surface finish, and enables unlimited design freedom and unrestricted geometries, such as complex overhangs without scarring.
Method allows users to turn their CAD files to parts faster by providing a seamless and reliable workflow without tinkering, up to 2x faster print speeds than desktop 3D printers2. Method offers out-of-the-box deployment and a hassle-free guided setup, making it easy to install and use. Method also includes automated maintenance procedures and support to ensure a smooth and seamless user experience.
Method delivers industrial-level performance at one-third of the first-year cost of ownership of an entry-level industrial 3D printer. With Method, teams can reduce design risks by testing and validating prototypes with accuracy early and often, minimizing potential cost overruns later in production. It is also designed to provide an elevated level of speed and control into product design cycles while reducing production costs – helping businesses bring products to market faster.
Industrial reliability and precision From concept validation to functional part performance, Method is created to deliver consistent print results that match design dimensions.
Faster, better 3D printing Method makes industrial 3D printing technologies accessible to individual designers and engineers. Advanced workflow features turn Method into an everyday tool that accelerates the agile design process. Users can turn their CAD files to parts faster and print up to 2x faster than desktop 3D printers.
The MakerBot Method 3D printer has been tested by MakerBot for more than 220,000 hours of system reliability, subsystem, and print quality testing3.
Shipping of Method is expected to begin in Q1 2019. Pre-orders are now available. To learn more about the MakerBot Method 3D printer, visit makerbot.com/Method.
MakerBot also has dedicated business offerings that are created to reduce downtime and keep teams moving. To learn more about Method for Business, visit makerbot.com/Method-for-Business.
1 ±0.2mm or ±0.002mm per mm of travel (whichever is greater). Based on internal testing of selected geometries.
2 Based on internal print speed testing compared to popular desktop 3D printers when using the same layer height and infill density settings. Dependent upon object geometry.
3 Expected total amount of testing to be completed prior to shipping.
Focused on smart factory innovation, implementation, the event debuts at the Kentucky Int’l Convention Center in Louisville, Sept. 10-12, 2019.
Chicago, Illinois – Hannover Fairs USA and Deutsche Messe, the organizers of the world’s largest manufacturing show HANNOVER MESSE and its North American edition, HANNOVER MESSE USA, announced today that it will debut Digital Industry USA (DIG/IN USA), a biennial Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) trade show that will take companies through the adoption of connected technologies, from the proof-of-concept phase to a fully connected enterprise.
Exhibitors will demonstrate how to implement digitalization by featuring smart factory case studies and real-time IIoT solutions, such as production efficiency, data analytics & cloud, AI & intelligent machines, security, robots/cobots and additive manufacturing (AM). DIG/IN USA will empower thought leadership from the factory floor staff to the C-Suite with a focus on advancing small to large companies in the automotive, aerospace & defense, machinery and equipment, energy/oil & gas, food & beverage, packaging & assembly, science lab equipment and logistics industries.
“DIG/IN USA blends a focus on IIoT, automation and controls technology and is a perfect follow-up to HANNOVER MESSE USA 2018, which was a huge success for industry exhibitors and attendees alike,” says Larry Turner, CEO of Hannover Fairs USA. “DIG/IN USA will be an IIoT event as innovative and forward-thinking as the industry it supports.”
The world’s top industrial technology and automation companies will provide solutions, knowledge and expertise for every level of IIoT adoption on and off the plant floor. Similar to HANNOVER MESSE USA 2018 and Digital Factory at HANNOVER MESSE in Germany, DIG/IN USA will feature hands-on demonstrations, workshops and educational sessions across the trade show floor. The direction of DIG/IN USA is being steered by a show committee comprised of industry experts from ARC Advisory Group, Beckhoff, Forcam, Hiwin, Microsoft, Nikola Industrial & Manufacturing Solutions and SAP.
“Creating a trade show and educational conference that is focused more intently on the increasing needs of IIoT and Industry 4.0 is so crucial,” notes Brian Pitzer, Global VP of Nikola Industrial & Manufacturing Solutions. “This area will continue to grow at an astounding rate over the next 10 years as it is easily the single biggest challenge facing the manufacturing and industrial environments today.”
DIG/IN USA attendees will see and experience critical IIoT solutions to understand better how they interconnect in the factory. The show will host educational discussions and experiences across all levels of IIoT adoption, allowing attendees to foster long-lasting business relationships and address their most pressing needs.
“DIG/IN USA offers attendees the opportunity to identify the products and make the contacts necessary to further their automation goals. With the growth of automation in small and medium sized companies who may not have the engineering or IT resources to identify the right components to produce a complete solution, a ‘one stop shop’ with education offerings will be a very valuable opportunity,” states Shawn Lawrence, product marketing manager of HIWIN Corp. USA.
In addition to exhibits, learning labs and on-floor educational presentations, DIG/IN USA will feature a start-up area and hackathon, as well as virtual reality space to demonstrate a variety of technologies such as digital twin. Off the show floor, HFUSA will host a high-level executive conference the day prior to the event and local area tours of a distillery utilizing IIoT equipment, the Toyota plant and the UPS distribution center in Louisville.
“I am pleased to hear that Hannover Fairs USA is planning a new, immersive IIoT trade event that attracts highly automated companies, as well as those wanting to be more competitive, analytical and interconnected,” notes Mark Gallant, senior director of marketing IoT manufacturing solutions at PTC.
Leading the Digital Industry management team are Chicago-based Adrienne Zepeda, show manager of North American industrial technology events at HFUSA, and Raymond Bianchi, VP of events & business development at HFUSA. For additional information about DIG/IN USA, visit https://www.digitalindustryusa.com or contact Adrienne Zepeda.
About Digital Industry USA Digital Industry (DIG/IN USA) will be at the forefront of showcasing innovations in the factory of the future: AI, cobots, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0 and related applications such as predictive maintenance, more efficient use of raw materials, faster time to market and other trends in industrial manufacturing. As a complement to HANNOVER MESSE USA in the odd-years, Digital Industry USA will take place from September 10-12, 2019 at the completely renovated Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY.
About Hannover Fairs USA Hannover Fairs USA, Inc. (HFUSA) is the U.S. subsidiary of Hannover, Germany’s Deutsche Messe – one of the world’s largest and most active organizers of industrial technology events. Chicago, Illinois-based HFUSA helps U.S. companies expand domestically and internationally through exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at Deutsche Messe’s worldwide portfolio of events. Participation in these events offers U.S. companies an unparalleled opportunity for business development through trade shows and conferences held in Hannover, Germany and North America, as well as in key markets such as China, India, Mexico and Turkey. HFUSA creates qualified new business leads, helps U.S. companies enter new markets and aids them in forming lasting partnerships.
Prism is being developed by Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a division of Sandvik Machining Solutions.
ModuleWorks, the leading supplier of CAD/CAM software components for machining and simulation, and Sandvik Machining Solutions are collaborating on the development of the next generation of touch-based programming technology that enables users to quickly create and simulate CNC programs - Prism.
The new application is called Prism and is being developed by Applied Manufacturing Technologies, a division of Sandvik Machining Solutions. Applied Manufacturing Technologies is combining the deep manufacturing know-how of Sandvik Machining Solutions with the latest ModuleWorks toolpath generation and simulation technology to empower engineers and operators with the new shop floor programming concept that increases productivity and machine uptime.
As Anders Lindh, president of Applied Manufacturing Technologies at Sandvik Machining Solutions explains: “Prism opens a new era of smarter manufacturing by making the wealth of machining know-how available in an easy-to-use CNC programming environment. Working together with ModuleWorks enables us to combine this digital knowledge-base with the latest toolpath algorithms and simulation software to develop an integrated solution that truly modernizes the machining process.”
“As machining becomes more and more sophisticated, the industry needs intelligent solutions that assist engineers and operators as much as possible. Around half of the parts produced today are not programmed using CAD/CAM software but are instead programmed on the shop floor and we aim to simplify this process,” says Yavuz Murtezaoglu, managing director of ModuleWorks. “We are very excited to work together with Applied Manufacturing Technologies at the forefront of this development and to see how our combined technologies are shaping the future of automated manufacturing.”
The comprehensive offering includes standard and smooth shank screws available in a variety of diameter and length combinations.
Noblesville, Indiana – Nexxt Spine LLC, a medical device company focused on designing, manufacturing, and distributing innovative spinal solutions, announced 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and full commercial launch of its SAXXONY posterior cervical thoracic system—a system designed to stabilize cervical (C1 to C7) and thoracic (T1 to T3) spinal segments via posterior screw fixation in patients with degenerative disease, deformity, tumor, or trauma.
“The SAXXONY system adds a robust posterior complement to our well received anterior cervical fixation offering as we continue to innovate and grow our fusion portfolio,” states Andy Elsbury, Nexxt Spine president.
The comprehensive offering includes standard and smooth shank screws available in a variety of diameter and length combinations, low profile cross connectors featuring multi-axis adjustability, and various configurations of offset, parallel, and axial connectors. The implant offering is complemented by streamlined instrumentation designed to ease rod placement and facilitate procedural efficiency.
In order to simplify longer complex constructs, the SAXXONY posterior cervical thoracic system has been designed to seamlessly link to the INERTIA pedicle screw system with a variety of 3.5mm to 5.5mm or 3.5mm to 6.5mm rod-to-rod connectors and transition rods.