UNCC’s Hands-On Approach to Manufacturing Research January 9, 2018 Starting this month, TechFront has a new format that spotlights manufacturing research programs at key universities, followed by summaries of recent research in SME’s Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Journal of Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Letters, all published by Elsevier Ltd.
Coatings Expand Cutting Tool Capabilities, Reach New Markets May 2, 2017 When first introduced in the late 1970s, cutting tool coatings—especially titanium nitride (TiN)—were embraced by tool manufacturers for their ability to extend tool life. As workforce materials have expanded from conventional ferrous and nonferrous metals to exotic alloys, composites, ceramics, and others, coatings have likewise progressed and, thanks to new formulations and deposition methods, are extending cutting tool capabilities as well as tool life.
The Future of the Metalworking Industry May 2, 2017 Manufacturing Engineering asked thought leaders at five companies for their views on challenges and trends facing the metalworking industry.
Advances in Bimetallic-DED Enables Copper Alloy Processing June 16, 2023 New process strategies have enabled the early adoption of cladding onto copper components.
Unifying Data Can Put Shops on the Road to Sustainability June 26, 2023 Sheet metal manufacturers use insights from data to set and track environmental KPIs
Aluminum Driving Innovation, Accelerating Transition to EVs June 26, 2023 The chief of the Aluminum Association says his industry is committed to supporting automakers amid the shift to electric vehicles.
Stratasys Sending 3D-Printed Materials to the Moon March 12, 2024 Materials will be subjected to moon dust, low pressure and rapid temperature swings.
Recycling Plastic Pollution into AM Materials July 6, 2023 A British entrepreneur is taking plastic pollution from the ocean and recycling it into engineering-grade materials for additive manufacturing (AM) applications.
UNISIG Revolutionizes Manufacturing with $1.5 Million Investment in Cutting-Edge Plant Technology and Equipment June 30, 2023 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.
Leveraging CAM for Ultrasonic Knife Cutting October 3, 2023 Revolutionizing aerospace manufacturing: a discussion of ultrasonic knife cutting and innovative cam software for precise machining of advanced materials.