While this is true for the transportation industry at large, this article will focus on the widely used, yet rarely highlighted rail industry. From its early days chugging along with steam engines to today's cutting-edge solutions driven by diesel, natural gas, and electricity from overhead catenaries or onboard batteries like Wabtec's FLXdrive (check out Figure 1), the world of rail and locomotion technology has undergone quite the transformation.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) have been awarded the contract to lead TEAM RED, (Thorough Evaluation of AM with Rigorous Expertise and Data) within the America Makes Delta Qualification program. This significant contract is funded by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and marks a pivotal moment in advancing additive manufacturing (AM) qualification standards.
Read MoreThe month of September marks one year since Andy turned in his Army civilian ID badge and joined TBGA. Andy’s decision to journey into the “private sector” filled an essential role at TBGA that demonstrates how convening the right people across government, industry, academia, and allied partners can drive the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) and strengthen our national security.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a renowned leader in advanced manufacturing (AM) consulting and services, is delighted to introduce Dr. Richard Grylls as the newest ADDvisor®. Dr. Grylls brings over 25 years of invaluable experience in metal AM systems, processes, materials, and properties to support TBGA's mission of advancing the industrialization of metal additive manufacturing.
Read MoreFrom ‘eh’ to AM! Cynthia Roger’s journey started in Canada and landed in additive manufacturing after knocking on America Makes’ door 11 years ago. As fate would have it, she has now come full circle, being named a 2023 America Makes Ambassador at this year's MMX event.
Read MoreIn the first article in this series, “A Framework for Qualifying Additively Manufactured Parts,” Dr. Kevin Slattery and John E. Barnes defined and mapped the key steps for Qualification, Certification (Q&C), and Production. In the following series, members of the TBGA team partner with industry experts to discuss what is unique about AM and how that impacts Q&C for their industry. In this article, TBGA’s Laura Ely collaborated with NASA’s Alison Park and Paul Gradl to expose the opportunities and challenges AM presents for Q&C of space systems.
Read MoreWe’ve developed a TBGA AM Qualification Framework, which is common to all engineered products that encompass certification and qualification. It starts with requirements like the Systems Engineering V, using the 5 Pillars of Certification, and includes monitoring and tracking of production with a tie back to requirements.
Read MoreJennifer Coyne is the Director of Programs at The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) where she combines her love of data and processes with a passion to drive the adoption of new technologies. She is a driving force within TBGA and her dedication to AM, the team, and maximizing efficiency has been a tremendous benefit to customers and the organization.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) has been awarded $1.975 Million to demonstrate a self-sustaining advanced manufacturing production campus tied to critical part needs for the Department of Defense (DoD). This award, funded through the DoD Industrial Base Analysis & Sustainment (IBAS) Program’s National Imperative for Industrial Skills (NIIS) initiative, will focus on workforce development programs through training and hands-on applications in a production environment.
Read MoreThe Army’s AMNOW program completed its objectives in late 2022. The objective of the 3-year program, which originated with the Aviation and Missile Command (AvMC) and led by NCDMM, was to demonstrate a robust, capable, digital AM Supply Chain to support Army readiness. Read more about the team, it’s accomplishments, challenges, lessons learned, and more.
Read MoreMeet TBGA technical innovator and adept thinker Dr. Kirk Rogers, TBGA’s expert lead on AM for castings, training, facility safety, and materials! His involvement and eagerness to share his additive insights and knowledge are a true representation of the passion he has for this industry. He has been instrumental in facilitating TBGA's Purdue Additive Manufacturing Certificate program and supporting in-person training for customers.
Read MoreTo AM or not to AM? That is the question. All new technology requires a balance of evangelism and pragmatism. The suite of processes known as additive manufacturing is no different. We must understand the art of the possible but also balance that with the technical requirements, qualification plans, business case, and people and skills required for success.
Read MoreThe Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) Founder, John E. Barnes, is announcing two strategic promotions within the organization in response to the company’s growth. Laura Ely is promoted to Managing Director and Jennifer Coyne assumes the role of Director of Programs.
Read MoreWhile TBGA ADDvisor® Tim Simpson is winding down one role with AM Magazine, he’s taking on a new adventure as co-host of AM Radio. This is the Tim we know – a jack of all trades – enlightening the AM community with training, design, and innovation expertise. He specializes in design for additive manufacturing, and has helped train and educate more than 1500 industry practitioners to realize AM’s unique value proposition in aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, defense, energy, medical, oil and gas and space industries.
Read MoreAs additive manufacturing’s influence permeates wider industrial circles and more companies consider the benefits it may bring, providing them with the knowledge and tools to push further innovation will be imperative. John Barnes, Founder of The Barnes Global Advisors and CEO of Metal Powder Works, discusses how his two businesses are driving integral change in the field.
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