Developed a two piece robot gripper end of arm tooling with a carbon fiber nylon base and a replaceable flexible material pad for contact with parts. The interchangeable wear part reduced weight by 20% and reduced lead time by 80%.
BDI Additive is a division of BDI – Bearing Distributors, Inc. BDI is a global distributor of bearings and mechanical power transmission products to the world’s largest manufacturers.
BDI Additive was formed to meet changing demands of the supply chain. Through additive, we provide customers the opportunity for reduced inventory levels, lower lead times, and the potential to reduce costs/weight through part consolidation. BDI Additive is ready to introduce AM to your company through education, consultation, engineering, and print services. BDI
BDI Additive (BDI AM) works with companies like yours to identify and introduce opportunities for Additive Manufacturing in a low-cost way. BDI AM is a division of BDI, a global company experienced in developing and deploying custom distribution and supply chain solutions. BDI provides cost-saving and value-added services including technical expertise, engineering support, repair and inspection, […]
Young Professional Award: Emily Hawthorn, a 2018 graduate of YSU with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, is the lead additive manufacturing project engineer for BDI Additive, a division of Bearing Distributors Inc. Hawthorn works with and educates BDI’s existing sales force so that they can offer 3D printing services to customers. She also operates BDI […]