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    FABTECH 2024 Forged Ahead in Florida

    Sharon Spielman
    The mid-October show in Orlando showcased the manufacturing industry's determination to move forward after Hurricane Milton, featuring more than 1,500 exhibitors and groundbreaking...
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    Registered apprenticeship programs can help strengthen the welding workforce and address critical needs of the nation’s infrastructure, supply chain and clean energy sectors.

    National Apprenticeship Week: Bridging the Skills Gap

    Sharon Spielman
    Celebrated from Nov. 17-23, National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) highlights the importance of registered apprenticeships in building a skilled workforce and encourages industry ...
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    The Critical Role of Workwear in Enhancing Machine Safety: An Integrated Approach

    Nick Warrick
    Engineers who operate in manufacturing environments should be aware of the relationship between their workwear and machine safety.
    Bosch Rexroth
    Bosch Rexroth's featured a multi-tech palletizing demo, highlighting different components—from conveyors and control systems to linear motor modules and a multi-axis handling system.

    The New, Noteworthy and Game-Changing: Product Launches at PACK EXPO 2024

    Rehana Begg
    Packaging automation experts demonstrated how manufacturers can gain visibility and control to solve critical challenges.
    Regal Rexnord
    An answer to industrial manufacturing needs, Regal Rexnord’s Perceptiv Web is a single platform for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance and reliability.

    Super Bowl Tickets, Powertrain Solutions and Conveyor Demos at PACK EXPO 2024

    Rehana Begg
    A large-scale material handling conveyor demo serves as the platform for an array of motion-control technologies.
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    Accelerating Manufacturing Innovation in Florida

    Sharon Spielman
    FloridaMakes and LIFT have partnered to improve advanced manufacturing and workforce development in Florida, providing the support and resources that small- and medium-size manufacturer...
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    Lead screws come in a wide range of sizes but attuning them to a particular application often requires customization.

    Customizing Lead Screws for Performance, Compactness, Cost and Compliance

    Lindsey Brimage
    Customization begins with awareness of the end-user’s needs. Ultimately, this will help streamline design requirements and the motion solution.
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    Custom Bushings and Humanoid Robots

    Yaman Obaid
    Consider key material selection factors and assembly requirements when choosing bushings for robotics applications.
    Motion Automation Intelligence
    Figure 1. This DIY shelf features a 1̎ × 3 in. grooved extrusion with black endcaps and hinges. Image courtesy of 80/20.

    T-Slot Aluminum Extrusion: Versatile Solutions for Modern Applications

    Erin Reilly
    T-slot extrusion, a modular framing system consisting of aluminum profiles, is popular in various engineering applications, from automation to medical laboratories.