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New coatings are going the boutique route, using multiple layers and new materials to optimize for a particular application

Workholding techniques using a magnetic field, a vacuum, or an adhesive can be effective alternatives to clamps. When these techniques are used, more part area is available for the cutting tools, thin parts can be held, and initial setup can be fast and simple. Plus, there is a potential for smoother surfaces and a shorter overall production cycle.

Supplying the 700 level-one trauma centers in the US is an intensively competitive business. Not only must suppliers like Smith & Nephew Orthopedics Inc. (Memphis, TN) produce very fine surface finishes on implantable devices and surgical instruments made from difficult-to-machine materials, but they also must deliver quality products, as surgeons need them.

After supply chain shortages, executives point to public health crises and cyberattacks among leading concerns.

The complex world of artificial intelligence and machine learning—and why it all matters

Breaking down barriers for small- and medium-sized manufacturers

Building the business case for sustainability efforts in manufacturing

Reduce downtime and waste with better overall equipment effectiveness

Finding the magic combination of heat removal, rustproofing, extended tool life, a clean finish—and absolutely no foam!

Reflections from one-half of the team who brought us selective laser sintering (SLS)