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Medical Parts Maker Ups Efficiency, Capacity of EDM Machining

With each new contract and change order to increase part volume and improve delivery, Johnson Matthey Medical Components expanded capacity and capabilities in the same way—by purchasing more equipment. The San Diego, CA-based company would invest in another EDM to meet growing demand for orthopedic, endoscopic, cardiology and neurological medical devices, which is at an all-time high. The tactic was effective, but costly.

General Carbide Acquires Automotive Tooling Supplier, Only Tool

General Carbide Corp. (Greensburg, PA) has purchased automotive tooling supplier Only Tool (Ypsilanti, MI). Only Tool has developed its expertise in cold-form tool manufacturing under the leadership of co-owners Ray Fender and Mick Ruffolo, who, under terms of the agreement, will continue to operate the business.

Machine Tool Orders Post Mixed Results in November

Machine tool orders posted mixed results in November, slipping a bit on a monthly basis while recording a solid gain compared with a year earlier, according to a monthly report by the Association for Manufacturing Technology (McLean, VA).

SPONSORED BY 3M: Five Common Reasons Manufacturers are Bonding with Industrial Tapes

Manufacturers are always looking for ways to keep ahead of the competition. And with advancements in bonding technologies, they’ve been able to explore new ways in doing just that. Industrial-grade, double-sided acrylic foam tapes such as 3M™ VHB™ Tapes are increasingly being used in place of more traditional mechanical fasteners such as screws, rivets, bolts, and welds—in order to permanently bond components together.

US Cutting Tool 2017 YTD Consumption up 8.0 % in October

October US cutting tool consumption totaled $198.00 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting Tool Market Report (CTMR) collaboration, was up 13.2 percent from September’s $174.92 million and up 17.2% when compared with the $169.00 million reported for October 2016. With a year-to-date total of $1.835 billion, 2017 is up 8.0% when compared with 2016.

Teaming Up on Large-Format 3D Printing

3D-printed CFRP tools are revolutionizing aerospace and other industries by reducing costs, lead times, and improving part quality. Explore the future of high-performance composite materials through innovative additive manufacturing technologies.

Fast Roughing of Superalloys

Dive into the evolution of AI applications, from early adoption to groundbreaking advancements, and see how it's reshaping diagnostics, treatment, patient care, and the entire healthcare industry.

The Continuing Case for Composites

Dive into the world of aerospace composites, where innovation meets sustainability. Learn how advanced manufacturing, digital twins, and additive manufacturing are reshaping the industry and powering the future of flight.