Forming sheet metal is one of the most critical processes in fabricating and manufacturing parts and components. In sheet metal forming, metals are reshaped in their solid state while they are still ...

Today, the industry has what could prove to be a better solution to the quantity conundrum: automate the office with instant ...

You might think a 53-year-old mechanical contractor with an estimated $500 million in annual revenue might not need to hold an open house. When your client list already includes Fortune 500 companies, ...

Using 3D printed forms to bend sheet metal isn’t exactly new. We’ve seen several people create custom dies for their brakes, and the results have shown the concept has merit for small-scale production ...

The finishing process improves surface protection and reduces contamination.

Leveraging the power of automation for more connected, efficient, smarter sheet metal operations, Lantek launches v.45 of its ...

As a solution provider, the high-tech company ensures networked logistics, digital assistants and automated processes in production. Stephan Mayer, CEO Machine Tools: “Even simple automation solutions ...

Origami and sheet metal don’t seem like a natural combination, but Industrial Origami brings the two together to make products out of sheet metal cheaply and efficiently. The company, which presented ...

This article was originally published Sept. 21, 2016. It was updated Feb. 2, 2023. Engineers designing sheet metal parts and products are often unaware of the difficulties or impossible tasks their ...