Energy & Power Generation

News • August 26, 2022

Analyzing and optimizing cleaning processes

Cleaning processes often offer considerable potential for improvement when it comes to making parts cleaning operations more reliable, economical and sustainable. The first step is to carry out a systematic process analysis that also takes a close look at upstream and downstream production steps.

Products • July 18, 2022

On-Demand Portable Power to Any Jobsite

Milwaukee Tool expands their CARRY-ON™ Power Supply solutions to their M18™ System to bring on-demand portable power to any jobsite. The M18™ CARRY-ON™ 3600W/1800W Power Supply provides the most versatile 15A power, with less hassle.

News • June 15, 2022

Solar company accelerates iteration cycles with benchtop CNC

In 2021, Zac Blume, chief technology officer at Inergy, a solar generator manufacturer, was an early adopter of the Bantam Tools Desktop CNC Milling Machine.

News • April 29, 2022

5 important issues affecting manufacturing in 2022

INFORM, the optimization specialist based in Aachen, Germany, explains what lies ahead for the industry this year and how it can become more resilient and sustainable with digital solutions.

Articles • March 9, 2022 • Christopher Tate

Broaching is here to stay

Broaching remains a fundamental operation for machine shops.

News • January 24, 2022

Green energy helps Seco hit emissions target 9 years early

A combination of green electricity and renewable energy certificates in the US and India have enabled Seco to reach its 2030 emission targets a full nine years ahead of schedule, with the added benefit of cost savings for the business, the company said. n

Articles • January 3, 2022 • Christopher Tate

How to fill the skills gap

Steps can be taken to change the perception of manufacturing careers.

Articles • December 27, 2021

Metal alloy with heat control

Researchers discover a promising material for future devices that could turn heat on and off with the application of a magnetic "switch."

Articles • October 13, 2021 • Christopher Tate

Laser power is clean, precise and versatile

Even with its drawbacks, laser machining will continue to find new industrial applications.

Articles • June 16, 2021

Making turbines more efficient

Scientists in Japan study metals with niobium silicide in hopes of developing more high-tolerant turbine components.

News • May 4, 2021

How to troubleshoot holemaking in stainless steel

Unlike machining other materials, machining stainless steel requires review of myriad aspects prior to beginning work in the machine shop. While machining stainless has unique challenges, its benefits outweigh those challenges.

Articles • March 23, 2021

Building on a beetle

Being run over by a car is not a near-death experience for a diabolical ironclad beetle. How it survives could inspire the development of materials with the same herculean toughness.n