The America Makes affiliate at Ohio State University develops additive technology and talent.
The author argues for using his company's machine-based design software.
Sandvik expands its additive offering through introducing 3D printed cemented carbide.
CAD/CAM improves generative design, print simulation, path programming and process control in additive manufacturing.
Five-axis machining has progressed from exotic to mainstream over the past few years.
Guill Tool has announced its intent to offer merchant machining services to the global aerospace industry.
Thermwood Corp. has added a third print orientation to its LSAM Large Scale Additive Manufacturing systems.
Tide Rock Holdings, a San Diego-based holding company, recently acquired Plastic Molding Technology, a full-service precision injection molding company located in El Paso, Texas.
Digital twins are breathing life and innovation into increasingly more areas of manufacturing as well as solving challenges for machine shops of all sizes. With the skilled labor shortage and an ongoing effort to reshore high-tech manufacturing to the U.S., digital twins have a lot to offer.
To produce complex titanium parts more cost-effectively, machine shops are increasingly incorporating advanced forging equipment to complement their existing CNC capabilities.