Cutting tool maker Shape-Master Tool Co. (Kirkland, IL) needed to expand its tool grinding capability beyond that of its conventional machines or run the risk of losing work to the competition.
Today, laser technology in manufacturing touches all of our lives on a daily basis; lasers cut air bag material and weld air bag detonators for our in-car safety; lasers weld the batteries in many of our mobile devices; lasers drill aero-engine components for planes; lasers cut the glass for our smart phones and tablets screens; lasers weld the drivetrains in our cars and trucks; lasers cut medical stents that increase and enhance our lives, just to name a few.
Solid-state laser technology has matured, leading to development of new, cost-effective welding applications, such as hybrid welding
Bridging the gap between biology and technology
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.
Discover how Driven Precision Engineering, a small business specializing in precision machining for Formula One teams, found a tailored solution with LK Metrology's CMM technology, revolutionizing their quality control processes for high-speed racing components.
Discover how global manufacturer UNISIG’s significant investment in plant technology and equipment revolutionizes deep hole drilling production, enhances fabrication capabilities, and drives machine design advancements.
Laser scanning offers a controlled process that gives manufacturers the edge when vying for military contracts
How lasers are changing metal cutting.
Purdue University’s College of Engineering is partnering with MediaTek Inc., a leading global fabless chipmaker, to open the Midwest’s first semiconductor chip design center, to be housed on Purdue’s campus.
