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Students of WKU's Department of Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences are training to work in management in the manufacturing business, and for their senior project are asked to come up with a simple task - design a product and build it. Working...
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When WKU decided to upgrade its manufacturing lab, they turned to FESTO, who had the combination of technical knowledge and experience they were looking for to complete their project, the primary hurdle being integration of newer mechatronic and computer...
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Ever wonder what goes into setting up a mechatronics lab at a university these days? This episode reveals the process that faculty and students at WKU's advanced manufacturing lab used to set up their system, from choosing the robotics to integrate...
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Engineering TV takes a look at Western Kentucky University's advanced manufacturing lab, recently integrated with new automation systems from FESTO. Once programmed, a robotic arm system from FESTO can transport material to a Haas mill, lathe and...
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Designing for a 5-Axis Router can be a complex process - Ken Netzel, Senior Engineer - Body Design and Fabrication at Lightning Hybrids, describes his work on the LH4 vehicle and the LH3 they are designing for the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE challenge...
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Diversified Machine Systems (DMS) is a builder of precision 3 & 5-axis CNC routers, as well as custom engineered machine tool solutions. Lightning Hybrids uses a 5-Axis CNC Router from DMS to fabricate molds and parts for their LH4 and LH3 vehicles...
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You don't have to be a fortune 500 company or a computer wiz to reap the benefits of CAD/CAM. Minitech makes a full line of CNC machines, along with software and accessories allowing you to become more productive in making the parts you need. The...
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Design, prototype and manufacture high-precision small parts with Microlution's 363-S 3-Axis CNC Micromilling Machine. Unique features include a 36-pocket automatic tool changer system that is capable of supporting tools ranging from 0.002" ...
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The MDS 300 is an ultra high precision Materials Deposition System. It enables digital deposition of a wide range of fluids utilizing inkjet printhead technology. The MDS 300 allows the ultimate flexibility in printing capabilities. Users can input print...
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Prof. Ozdoganlar’s research focuses on processes and equipment for micro-manufacturing. Research projects at Carnegie Mellon's Department of Mechanical Engineering include experimental, theoretical, and numerical (simulation) studies. The processes...
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At Carnegie Mellon University, Professor Burak Ozdaganlar's research focuses on micro- and meso- scale manufacturing. The interest in small components and small features has been rapidly increasing. Biotech, biomedical, optics, aerospace, military...
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Training students on full-size CNC machines for fabrication is just one use of the Fab Lab at Lorain County Community College . Students can write CNC programs, then create images and take those images for desktop fabrication in the lab. Have a story...
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Plastic has had a remarkable impact globally. Unless your running hundreds of thousands of products out the door monthly, it can also have a remarkable impact on your small companies bottom line. Dante Degraaf, a design engineer at Intermark tells Mark...