Author Archives: Nicole Hemsoth
Nicole Hemsoth
Award Winning Modernization of Metal Electroplating Technology Could Save DoD Millions
December 14th, 2011
By adopting a "less is more" approach, a team led by the National Center for Manufacturing Science (NCMS) was able to solve a problem in electroplating that has been around for 100 years. NCMS led a collaborative team ...
Princess Leia Lives! First 3D Hologram Created by Japanese Tech Company
December 13th, 2011
That’s right, real 3D displays hovering in mid-air.
Women Could Fill a Void in Manufacturing
December 12th, 2011
Attracting more women to an industry with a prior image of being dull, dirty and dangerous may be the answer to filling manufacturing jobs that remain open despite a poor economy.
Last Call: Let the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Know Your Concerns
December 12th, 2011
Since last June when the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) was announced by President Obama, members of the AMP team from government, academia and industry have been holding regional meetings to gather data that will allow them to shape the ...
3D Printing – Bringing Manufacturing Home
December 9th, 2011
Paul Tate, executive editor of Manufacturing Exective, blogs that 3D printing could change the face of the manufacturing industry, eliminating supply chains, reshoring manufacturing to the U.S., and producing finished goods at their point of distribution.
Bicycle Racing on the Computer? Modeling and Simulation for a Small Business
December 9th, 2011
Intel's Bill Feiereisen, an avid bicyclist, combines his enthusiasm for the sport with his HPC credentials to take a look at the use of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in the design of advanced racing wheels. Work by Intelligent ...
Taming Tough Duty Cycles: Digital Manufacturing at John Deere
December 7th, 2011
The tough little Gator all-terrain vehicle is Mohamad El-Zein's favorite example of how his group, Metals and Mechanics, John Deere Moline Technology and Innovation Center, uses advanced digital manufacturing techniques. The company designs and manufacturers vehicles that have ...
Surprise: China’s Manufacturing Growth Slows
December 6th, 2011
Purchasing Manager's Index indicates a slump in Chinese manufacturing for the first time since February 2009.
A Few Rays of Hope for Manufacturing
December 5th, 2011
Even if the economy remains sluggish, manufacturers in some areas of the U.S. are anticipating some growth. Regional initiatives may help.
Are You Ready for a New Manufacturing System?
December 5th, 2011
Are you considering upgrading or replacing your manufacturing systems? Or are you running your shop using manual systems and have the sneaking suspicion that it may be time to take the plunge into automation? Here are some ...
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