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5 Ways 3D Metal Printing Is Improved by Servo Motors

Posted on by Kent Gigger
5 ways servo motors improve 3D metal printing, Fishbowl Blog

3D printing has come a long way in a relatively short time. While many may still think of the process in terms of hobbyist printing plastic parts, 3D metal printing is an increasingly common manufacturing method. Advanced servo motors take this technology even further.

3D metal printing already brings many benefits to manufacturing processes. It’s fast, precise, affordable, and less wasteful than traditional production methods. As manufacturers add new servo motors to their 3D printers, they can take all of these advantages to new heights. Here are five ways advanced servo motors improve metal additive manufacturing.

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40 Industries Fishbowl Is a Perfect Fit for

Posted on by Robert Lockard
Fishbowl offers solutions to inventory management problems.
Fishbowl is a perfect fit for dozens of industries, Fishbowl Blog

Fishbowl’s manufacturing and warehouse management software is used by hundreds of companies in dozens of industries. Here are 40 of those industries, although there are many others that we could list. We’ll describe some of the features found in Fishbowl that apply to each industry, and we’ll also link to pages with far more information and links.

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5 Ways to Reduce Manufacturing Costs

Posted on by Kent Gigger
Five ways to reduce manufacturing costs.
Five ways to reduce manufacturing costs, Fishbowl BlogIf you want to run a successful business, the way you manufacture has a significant effect on your ability to be competitive. You need to use the right kind of manufacturing strategies to increase profits. To avoid common mistakes that entrepreneurs make in getting their products made, use these tips to lower your costs: (more…)

Designers Need to Take Advantage of Die Cast Industry Trends

Posted on by Kent Gigger
Workplace welding - 4 metalworking safety tips, Fishbowl Blog
Workplace welding - 4 metalworking safety tips, Fishbowl BlogWhen it comes to manufacturing goods or products, a variety of processes are used to create items. One of the most common — and arguably most useful — is die casting. Die casting, if you don’t already know, is a process achieved by pouring molten materials — usually metal — into a reusable die or cast. It is beneficial because it allows manufacturers to create accurately dimensioned, defined and smooth textured parts or components. The term “die casting” actually refers to the finished piece, which is available after cooling. The die casting market is expected to grow to $80 billion by 2022, according to Mordor Intelligence, so it’s without a doubt an incredibly lucrative and influential industry. While the die casting process itself is incredibly important for creating a successful mold, it all begins with the actual design of the mold and the related item or component. The best practice of factoring the manufacturing process in during the design phase is called DFM or Design for Manufacturing. Parts or components designed without DFM guidelines and the die casting process in mind can come out shoddy, cause expenses to balloon and create similar problems, as noted in a Machine Design article. That’s why, if you’re a designer, it’s beneficial for you and your partners to stay up to date with industry trends. More importantly, you need to ensure you’re factoring in the manufacturing process while you design a component. (more…)
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