Joel Martin

Joel Martin is the product manager of the laser tracker product line at Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, 48443 Alpha Drive, Wixom, MI 48393, 248-986-6182, [email protected], www.hexagonmi.com.

Articles by Joel Martin

One Step Closer to the Factory of the Future

As the Factory of the Future learns how to manufacture parts as seamlessly as possible, portable metrology is making major inroads for machine control in large robots used for assembly operations that previously involved very expensive fixed tooling, multiple operators, and many days to accomplish these tasks.

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HEULE DEFA tooling, HEULE Precision Tools, chamfering, machining, bore surfaces, cross holes, DEFA blades

New DEFA Adjustable Chamfering Tooling Eliminates Burrs in Exotic Materials

HEULE’s DEFA tooling provides a wide range of adjustment for chamfering operations in difficult-to-machine materials like Inconel, Titanium, 4140 Steel, and others with large burr formation.

Cetec ERP Capacity Utilization, Cetec, ERP, cloud-based ERP, software, Daily Set Capacity, production, machines

New Capacity Utilization ERP Software Feature

The Cetec ERP Capacity Utilization report shows all work locations with respective total capacity in minutes, work scheduled, and what is remaining. It also provides accurate foresight into production resources available for future orders.

enclosed safety shower, Bradley, Halo Eye/Face wash, stainless steel slats, UL Certified to ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, eye/face wash

New Enclosed Safety Shower Provides Innovative Drenching Technology

Bradley Corp. expands wash-down solutions with stainless steel enclosed Safety Shower and Halo Eye/Face Wash.

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Lithuania as EU’s springboard for investment: from Musk’s projects to the automotive and agribusiness industries

Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single market for goods and services with around half a billion consumers. Investors are familiar with the older Western democracies, but the countries that have joined the EU relatively recently also have something to offer. Lithuania is particularly active in the geographical centre of Europe, and is competing for investments, both in relation to Elon Musk’s projects and for completely new greenfield projects, for which it is offering preferential tax conditions.

Membership in the European Union (EU) has ensured access to a single...