Siemens releases version 4.8 of Sinumerik CNC software
With its Sinumerik CNC software release 4.8, Siemens is making a range of new functions available to improve the speed, precision and safety of machine tools. Features of version 4.8…
EDM 101: Electrical Discharge Machining Basics
(Image courtesy of Makino.) Electrical discharge machining (EDM) has long been the answer for high accuracy, demanding machining applications where conventional metal removal is difficult or impossible. Known by many…
This 5 Axis Mill Can Cut and Build Metals onto the Work Surface in One Op
Most machinists know the headaches of milling hard materials like titanium, inconels, and other durable alloys. Every pass is a battle between tool and workpiece. But what if you only…
Quantum Chemical Modeling Solves Design Challenge at Chemical Coating Plant
What makes a good product? The adjustable wrench, sometimes known as a Crescent wrench, dates back as far as 1842, invented by English engineer Richard Clyburn. While there have been…
Siemens earns Society of Mechanical Engineers award for 3D-printed gas turbine blades
The Mechanical Engineering magazine Emerging Technology Awards is the first in the 137-year history of the Society that Mechanical Engineering magazine has singled out such future-focused technologies for recognition. Source…
Claroty partners with Leidos to enhance passive monitoring for ICS networks
Leidos customers will gain integration with the Claroty Platform for continuous threat monitoring, detection and response. The offering will be available through resale by Leidos to both current and future…
CyberX announces tech integration with CyberArk to enhance remote access security
The CyberX platform is designed to deliver continuous ICS threat monitoring and asset discovery, ICS threat intelligence, and non-invasive risk and vulnerability assessments. Source URL: CyberX announces tech integration with…
Beckhoff announces EL922x EtherCAT terminal series
With an extended range of settings and process data options, the 12 mm wide EL922x EtherCAT Terminals are designed to meet diverse requirements and enable transparent system monitoring. Source URL:…
Laser Confocal Scanning for Precise Measurement at the Sub-Micron Level
The OLS5000 3D Measuring Laser Microscope. (Image courtesy of Olympus.) The new Olympus LEXT OLS5000 3D laser confocal scanning microscope is designed to deliver precise imaging in a fast, easy-to-use system for…
VIDEO: Extremely Large Format 3D Metal Deposition from Gefertec
Functional metal parts were once the holy grail of additive manufacturing. Today, there are many processes available that can print metal, from SLS to direct powder metal deposition, to metal-infused…