In early 2008, the developers of Solid Edge at Siemens PLM Software afforded me the opportunity to learn and explore the details of synchronous technology, prior to its public announcement and release within their geometric modeling software. It was evident from the very first look that synchronous technology was a breakthrough advance in the underlying [...]

Industrial Control Associates, Inc. (ICA) is a systems integrator and machine builder specializing in programmable logic control (PLC) system machines. Located in Georgia, USA, the company provides custom fabricated machinery and control panels, complete electrical/mechanical installation and turn-key integration, custom robotics, motion applications, machine modifications and enhancements and nondestructive testing systems for companies in a [...]

CHICAGO-On March 22, 2011, a group from the Manufacturing Summit led by Bob Vavra from Plant Engineering magazine, visited Dudek & Bock, a longtime world leader in springs, wireforms and light metal stampings for the automotive, appliance, housewares and other major high-volume, close tolerance markets.  The purpose of the visit was to see how a [...]

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, USA – (March 1, 2011) – Cape Cod Wood Sidings, Inc., a division of Marwood Ltd., has selected VICTREX® PEEK™ pipe for its wood kiln heat exchanger system to enhance performance and extend service life.  To further heighten the overall performance of the system, the stainless steel fittings used to install the [...]

Every new technology, from automobiles to televisions, goes through an evolutionary period where the design develops from the early, rudimentary concept to modern, refined, and user-focused. If you think back to your first computer or cell phone, it bore little resemblance to the advanced tablets and smart phones of today. The torches found on today’s [...]

Industrial Magnetics, Inc. of Michigan is celebrating their 50 year anniversary in 2011 as a manufacturer of magnetic components and assemblies.  The company attributes its long term success to their mission of providing customers with creative solutions and products for mutual success and their core values of providing the right product at the right time [...]