Manufacture In ATM

Manufacturing technology provides the tools that enable production of all manufactured goods.  These master tools of industry magnify the effort of individual workers and give an industrial nation the power to turn raw materials into the affordable, quality goods essential to today’s society.  In short, we make modern life possible. 

Manufacturing technology provides the productive tools that power a growing, stable economy and a rising standard of living.  These tools create the means to provide an effective national defense.  They make possible modern communications, affordable agricultural products, efficient transportation, innovative medical procedures, space exploration... and the everyday conveniences we take for granted.

Production tools include machine tools and other related equipment and their accessories and tooling.  Machine tools are non-portable, power-driven manufacturing machinery and systems used to perform specific operations on man-made materials to produce durable goods or components.  Related technologies include Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) as well as assembly and test systems to create a final product or subassembly.

Technology Initiatives
Through the MTConnect™ initiative, AMT is addressing the need for a software/hardware platform that facilitates exchange of information between shop-floor equipment, data analysis software, and monitoring systems.  MTConnect™ is a lightweight, open and extensible protocol and data representation to allow the exchange of dynamic sensor data, configuration data, and control information among MTConnect-compliant machines, software applications and controllers.  Find out more at www.MTConnect.org.  
Manufacturing Technology Products

Typical manufacturing technologies include:

Software – Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Direct Numerical Control (DNC), Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Numerical Control (NC), program optimization software, and systems integration software.

Material Removal – Turning, milling, drilling, grinding, tapping, electrical discharge machines (EDM), broaching, sawing, water jet cutting equipment, and laser process equipment.

Material Forming – Stamping, bending, joining, hydro-forming, presses, shearing, cold and hot forming equipment.

Additive Processes – 3D printing, laser sintering, and rapid prototyping equipment.

Workholding – Chucks, fixtures, clamps, blocks, angle plates, and tooling columns.

Tooling – Drills, taps, reamers, boring bars, dies, punches, and grinding wheels.

Material Handling – Conveyors, automated wire guided vehicles, die handling equipment, robots, pallet changers, and bar feed equipment.

Automated Systems – Transfer machines, assembly systems, automated systems and cells, and Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS).

New Ideas About Technology And Evolution

What distinguished Neanderthals and near-modern humans from their predecessors 300,000 years ago, it is believed, was their ability to make and use complex tools, but there is no consensus among experts about how this dazzling leap in technology influenced human evolution. In the March 2 issue of the journal Science, paleoanthropologist Stanley Ambrose challenges conventional wisdom about Paleolithic technology and hammers out a set of new hypotheses about our evolutionary odyssey.

In his article, "Paleolithic Technology and Human Evolution," Ambrose offers a comprehensive review of the evidence for tool-making and the evolution of hands and brains as a foundation upon which to propose ideas about the co-evolution of our ancestors' technology, hands, brains and language. Complex tool-making, which required fine motor skills, problem-solving and task planning, he argues, may have influenced the evolution of the frontal lobe, and co-evolved with the gift of grammatical language 300,000 years ago.

Bimanual tool use was the first major breakthrough.

New Updates Laptops and Mobile Software

 Introduced a new version of its mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads that will bring a host of new features, including maps that let users soar over a three-dimensional rendering of a city.We are so proud of these products, as they’re perfect examples of what Apple does best,” said Timothy D. Cook, Apple’s chief executive, introducing the products on the opening day of the company’s developer conference here  where Apple shows off its works-in-progress to entice software developers to continue creating software for its devices. This was the first developer conference that Apple has held since the death of its co-founder and former chief executive, Steven P. Jobs, last October.

Apple updated its ultralight MacBook Air laptop with a faster microprocessor and an improved camera. But it made the boldest changes in its computer line to its high-end laptop computer, the which is now one-quarter thinner than the older model and has a high-resolution “retina display” akin to the one on new iPads and iPhones. Apple was able to slim down the laptop, which will start at $2,200 for a model with a 15.4-inch screen, by eliminating its DVD drive and getting rid of its hard drive in favor of a faster kind of storage called flash.

Apple’s move to drop the DVD drive echoes past moves by the company to drop technologies in its machines, like floppy-disk drives, that it viewed as outmoded, even though some consumers initially grumbled about the changes.its an new techniques for laptops and mobile software

Latest laptop Technology

The new LAPTOPS Alienware M18x R2 Gaming Laptop will get the last Intel’s Ivy Bridge platform, either of two graphics, and should be available in black and red colors. The Alienware M18x R2 is powered by your choice of a 2.3GHz Core i7-3610QM, a 2.6GHz i7-3720QM and a 2.7GHz i7-3820QM processors, with up to 8GB of RAM, and AMD (Radeon HD 7970M in CrossFire) or NVIDIA (GeForce GTX 660M or GTX 675M in SLI) graphics. Other hardware includes a 18.4-inch LED-backlit display with Full HD 1920 x 1080 native resolution, up to 750GB hard drive (7200rpm) or up to 512GB solid state drives, an optical drive, Wi-Fi, and a 240 W or 330 W AC adapter. Pricing and availability are still unknown at the moment.

Making Sensor Using New Laptops

        

      Just when you thought it was safe to shop for a new laptop, a fresh problem stands in the way of laptop buyers: Confusion. The shelves are now filled with shiny new PCs and Macs running revamped operating systems, but it’s suddenly more complicated to choose a new laptop, especially for Windows shoppers.
    So, for this year’s fall laptop buyer’s guide, I’ll focus on sorting out some of the muddle. As always, this guide is for consumers doing the most common tasks. It isn’t meant for corporate buyers or for hard-core gamers or serious media producers.

Windows, Mac Diverge Even More:

     

        There always have been some core differences among the many Windows laptops and Apple’s MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops. Computer makers using Windows tended to offer much greater variety and lower prices, while Mac models had better software, were much less prone to viruses and were generally more reliable and elegant.

       Now, with the release of the new Windows 8 operating system, there is an even more fundamental difference. MacBooks remain traditional laptops, controlled by touch pads and keyboards. Apple has kept the Mac separate from its touchscreen computer, the market-dominating iPad tablet.
     
But Windows 8 laptops combine the two approaches, with two different user environments in the same computer. One is the traditional Windows desktop mode, best used with a touch pad or mouse and a keyboard. The other is the Start Screen mode, which operates like a tablet, has tablet-like apps and is best used with a touch screen.
So, if you’re looking for a familiar laptop, focus on a Mac. If you like the idea of both approaches in one device, and can handle switching back and forth, pick a Windows 8 laptop.

Touchscreen or Not:

Windows 8 is a “touch first” operating system. It can be operated with a mouse or touch pad, but its newest, coolest component, the Start Screen, and the tablet-like apps sold for that environment via Microsoft’s online store, are best used with touch. And there are some traditional laptops, like Acer’s slender Aspire S7, with touchscreens to complement their touch pads and keyboards.
However, many if not most Windows 8 laptops available right now lack touchscreens. On a visit to a Best Buy store this week, I found the retailer promoting only three touchscreen Ultrabooks, slim, light, well-equipped Windows laptops. There were a few larger well-equipped touchscreen models and one low-end model. All the others used standard screens.
Because I believe Windows 8′s tablet-style mode works best with a touchscreen, I don’t advise buying a Windows 8 laptop without one.

Tablet or Convertible

Unlike Apple, Microsoft has no separate tablet operating system. Windows 8 was designed to run both tablets and standard computers. In my tests, I have found it runs well, maybe even best, on tablets, which can have add-on keyboards to handle traditional desktop programs. But there are a number of laptops, called convertibles, whose screens can flip, or slide, or twist, so they cover the keyboard and look like tablets.
Don’t rely on these convertibles for extended use as tablets. The ones I’ve seen are too heavy and bulky for more than occasional use in tablet mode. If you use a tablet heavily, stick with an iPad, an Android tablet, or a Windows 8 or Windows RT machine that’s actually a tablet.

Storage

Windows 8 and other system files appear to take up a lot more of your storage space than Windows 7. On the Lenovo Yoga laptop I reviewed last week, only 70 gigabytes of the 128GB of storage are available to the user. Get at least a 500GB hard disk or a 256GB solid-state drive.

Mac Confusion:

Despite its new Mountain Lion operating system, the Mac hasn’t changed nearly as much as Windows has. There’s one version of the OS, for home and corporate use, and no stripped-down equivalent of Windows RT. While Mountain Lion borrows some features from the iPad, it doesn’t attempt to mimic a tablet.
However, Apple has redesigned its top MacBook Pro models, and introduced confusion. Both the 13-inch and 15-inch Pros now come in two versions: regular display and higher-resolution — and higher-price — Retina display. Be sure you need the extra pixels before opting for the latter.

Price:

The least costly Mac laptop, the 11-inch MacBook Air, is still $999. And you can still buy some poorly equipped non-touchscreen Windows 8 laptops for about $300. In general, expect to spend between $600 and $1,000 for a well-equipped, thin and light touchscreen Windows 8 laptop.

Bottom Line:

It’s an exciting time to buy a new laptop, especially for Windows lovers. But be careful to wade through the confusing options so you get what you need, nothing more or less.
 

New Dell Inspiron and Special Edition Laptops

         











Dell in couple of days announced its expanded just in time for graduation gifts and the upcoming back to school shopping season. Parents always want their kids to have the best advantages, and Dell is capitalizing on that by offering an impressive line-up of Inspiron laptops tailored for the unique needs of families and students. The new Inspiron 13z and 14z notebooks offer thin and light design for people on the go. The Inspiron 15R and 17R are stylish, budget-friendly laptops for everyday family PC activities, while the Inspiron 15R Special Edition and 17R Special Edition offer studio-quality multimedia and audio -- available soon on.

          The team from Notebook Review spent some hands-on time with the latest members of the Inspiron family and we were impressed. All of the new Inspirons feature exciting new designs with curved edges rimmed by what Dell calls a "Moon Silver band" (we call it aluminum or silver-colored plastic depending on the laptop) for a smooth, contemporary look. The latest Inspiron laptops feature Waves MaxxAudio technology to deliver "studio-quality sound" for watching movies and listening to music without the need for external speakers. The Inspiron 13z and 14z and the Inspiron R Special Edition series also feature Skullcandy-branded speakers integrated into the laptops.

        If cool designs and quality audio aren't your thing, you'll be happy to know all of the new Inspirons are equipped with the latest technology such as Intel's new third Generation Core i processors (Ivy Bridge), Home Premium, and will be eligible for the Microsoft Windows 8 upgrade program. 

        Dell's first Inspiron Ultrabook, the Inspiron 14z, will likely be a strong seller this year thanks to the combination of stylish looks, solid features, and a modest price tag that starts at just $699.99 on June 19. The Inspiron 14z is Dell's second Ultrabook offering after the impressive . The Inspiron 14z combines Intel Rapid Start Technology for fast boot and resume and up to seven hours of battery life. With a premium brushed aluminum finish in two color choices, Moon Silver and, coming later this summer, Fire Red, the Inspiron 14z is a well-built and well-equipped Ultrabook. Starting at 4.12 pounds (1.87kg), and 0.83-inches (21mm) at its thickest point, it's light and easy to carry in a backpack or messenger bag.

        Rounding out the Inspiron z series portfolio is the Inspiron 13z. This "ultraportable" isn't technically an "Ultrabook" since it doesn't comply with all of Intel's strict guidelines for Ultrabook design, but the Inspiron 13z is no less impressive and starts at an even lower price of $599.99. With a range of available color SWITCH lids for customizing - Moon Silver (standard), Fire Red and Lotus Pink - up to seven and a half hours of battery life, and starting at a mere 3.81 pounds (1.73kg), and 0.82-inches (20.7mm), students and style-conscious adults will probably gravitate to this laptop.

      Both of the Inspiron z series laptops offer mobile broadband as an option with Dellmobile broadband service. Dell NetReady provides connectivity on a session-based model and is a "pay-as-you-go" service that allows connection in places where Wi-Fi may not be available.

   The new Inspiron R Special Edition laptops feature an anodized aluminum exterior in Stealth Black, Full HD display (1920x1080) for stunning video playback and Blu-ray disc options. The Inspiron 17R Special Edition is also available with a super bright 400 nit Full HD display or an optional Full HD 3D display. With backlit keyboards, and optional mSATA  devices with Intel Rapid Start Technology for fast boot and sleep resume times, the Inspiron R Special Edition laptops are packed with technology and features to make multimedia fun in any environment.

Latest Intel Processor

           

   If you're thinking of buying a new laptop this spring, my advice is to think again. Unless your laptop is on its last legs and you have to move quickly, there are compelling reasons to wait until at least the summer, and probably the fall, to buy a new machine, especially if you are looking for a Windows PC, but even if you are in the market for a Mac.
            That makes this annual spring buyer's guide a bit different. People always worry that buying tech products today carries a risk of obsolescence. Most of the time, that fear is overblown. But this spring really is a bad time to buy a new laptop, because genuinely big changes are due in the coming months.

         On the PC side,  is set to introduce Windows 8, the most radical new version of Windows in years, probably in the fall. PC makers will be introducing new laptop designs to take advantage of it. While Windows 8 will work with a mouse or touch pad and a keyboard, it will be heavily oriented toward tablet-type touch-screen navigation. Many PC makers are planning convertible Windows 8 models for the holiday shopping season that can act as either tablets or regular clamshell laptops.

      If you buy a traditional Windows 7 laptop now, Microsoft says it will very likely be upgradable to Windows 8, but you won't find the new styles of laptops on store shelves now. Even if you buy one of the rare touch-screen laptops now, Microsoft says it will likely work with the touch features of Windows 8, but it may not be optimized to do a great job with the new software. Also, in my view, it is always better, especially with Windows computers, to buy a new machine if you want a new version of Windows.

      However, Apple is overdue for redesigned laptops, especially in its MacBook Pro line, and it is a good bet that new, possibly heavily redesigned, models will begin appearing later this year. Current Macs will likely be upgradable to Mountain Lion, but if you buy now, you'll miss out on the likely new hardware.