Solar Panels’ Brightest Year
Electricity from the sun—installed photovoltaics—is growing at a pace that may double its size in the U.S. in 2016 alone.
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Prince Precision Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification
MACON, Ga.—Prince Precision Products recently announced that it has completed its ISO 9001:2015 certification, broadening its eligibility to work with suppliers and OEMs in the air handling, food processing, material handling,...
Read MoreRotary Stage Collet Closer Handles Cylindrical Goods
GOLETA, Calif.—A compact, air-driven collet closer developed by Bell-Everman Inc. is reported to precisely secure cylindrical goods in the company’s rotary stages. The collet closer, able to squeeze into through-hole openings as...
Read MorePlasma Treatment Reported to Promote Adhesion of Protective Overmolding to PCBs
RICHMOND, Va., and CORONA, Calif.—Exposure to water, dust, oil, chemicals, movement, and extreme temperature changes can damage circuitry. This problem is exacerbated for multi-component printed circuit boards (PCBs) found in...
Read MoreBal Seal Expands Line to Meet Demands for Large Tolerance Sealing
FOOTHILL RANCH, CALIF. — Bal Seal Engineering (www.balseal.com) has expanded its line of sealing products to include the spring-energized PTFE “C-ring” seal. The seal, which can be retrofit into grooves originally designed for...
Read MoreJob Shop Helps Improve Welding of Rupture Disks
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Electron Beam Engineering, Inc. (EBE) has helped BS&B Safety Systems make significant improvements in the welding of its rupture disks, EBE reported recently. Electron Beam Engineering is a southern...
Read MorePressure Switch Reported to Thrive in Tough Environments
RIVERDALE, N.J.—Sigma-Netics Inc. has added a 2-pin Deutsch connector option to its 784 Series of ruggedized pressure switches. The 2-pin option allows the 784 Series to serve a wider range of applications, including those with...
Read MoreVOC-free Fiberglass Material Reported to Boost Production at Lower Cost
KANSAS CITY, Kans., and HAYDEN, Idaho—Manufacturers have long used fiberglass when a strong, lightweight, formable material with some flexibility is required. For these reasons, it is a key building material among manufacturers...
Read MoreProcess Reported to Yield Metallic Finishes, Unlimited Tint Options for Vehicles
TROY, Mich. — SRG Global™ has introduced its G-Coat™ tint-over-chrome process to help automakers better facilitate pushing the boundaries of design, styling, and functionality. SRG Global (srgglobal.com) is a prominent global...
Read MoreStratasys Reveals Large-Part 3D Printing Demonstrator
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel—The 3D printing and additive manufacturing company Stratasys is working with Ford and Boeing on new technology to 3D print large aerospace and automotive parts. Demonstrations of the...
Read MoreWhat’s Your Strategy for Meeting IMDS Requirements?
IMDS, a universal data reporting requirement for suppliers in the automotive supply chain, isn’t going away anytime soon. To stay on the right side of compliance, companies need to plan ahead. By Derrik Snider “They won’t let us...
Read MoreA New Way to Make Electronic Components
The Ability to 3D Print Electronics Is Here
Read MoreA Powerful 1-2-3 Punch for American Manufacturing
Reshoring is real, but it’s only one part of a robust expansion currently taking place in U.S. manufacturing. By Mark Shortt Paul Elio wants to keep the American Dream alive. The 52-year-old mechanical engineer started his own...
Read MoreTechnology Merges with Automotive in New Era of Efficient, User-Centric Mobility
Automakers are increasingly adopting mixed-materials strategies to reduce vehicle weight. Meanwhile, the car of the future is emerging as a smart, connected, electrified vehicle that redefines how vehicles are created—by...
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