Time lapse suspension bridge construction

Give a listen as Kuka robots take on original rock music - as performers.

After attending two major industry trade shows−IMTS in Chicago, IL, and BI-MU in Milan, Italy−and seeing the degree of technology changes emerging in manufacturing, I began to think about how these technologies will evolve in the future.

The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program is a sensitive topic for many people involved in the manufacturing sector. And no wonder.

The MSF is a laser cutting system for the cutting of materials with a fibre laser, or a combination of fibre laser and plasma. This machine is designed for the production of highly accurate parts at high cutting speeds, and offers low maintenance and operational costs.

by Andrew Brooks

Job shops in Canada discuss challenges and successes

Maintenance, repair and rebuild tips for machine spindles

by Kevin Sekerak

A top ten countdown of bizarre and noteworthy errors made by engineers and architects.

by Preben Hansen

Consider your options if working with driven tools

Iscar's three new chipformers for finishing medium and rough turning of steel: R3P, M3P and F3P.  The chipbreakers are designed to decrease the volume of chips removed from the workpiece during the machining process for efficient chip removal.

Building high speed trains that run more than 300 km/hour. Every year, French high speed train manufacturer Alstom uses more than 22,000 sq m of sheet metal, enough to cover three and a half football fields, to build the trains. The newest trains feature all-aluminum body shells.

From a bridge laying behemoth to a real-life hoverbike, we look at seven truly unique machines.

Creating a health and safety program that fits your shop’s needs

Amada’s ACIES AJ series fiber laser/punch combination machine in action.

by Etienne Blouin & Jim Dileo

Fume extraction welding guns remove harmful welding fumes efficiently

Elliott Matsuura's Frank Haydar on the critical need to provide prompt customer service and support