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New Aluminum Powder for 3D Printing
January 14, 2021
Rusal America releases new line of aluminum alloy powders for Additive Manufacturing.

Kyocera to Build New R&D Center
December 21, 2020
Kyocera Corp. said it will begin construction of a new research and development center in January 2021 at its Kokubu campus in Kirishima City, Kagoshima, Japan.

Companies are Building a Future in Florida
December 1, 2020
Thanks in part to its pro-business policies, strong workforce, and trade infrastructure, Florida ranks among the nation’s top 10 states for manufacturing.

Breakthrough Water-Soluble 3D Printing Material Introduced
November 3, 2020
Infinite Material Solutions LLC announced the launch of a water-soluble 3D printing support material called AquaSys® 180.

AISI Official Discusses Vehicle Lightweighting
October 6, 2020
John Catterall, vice president, automotive program for the American Iron and Steel Institute, discusses vehicle lightweighting trends in an interview with SME Media.

Building a Future in Florida
September 22, 2020
Florida's advanced manufacturing industries are diverse and include sectors producing intermediate and finished products ranging from plastics and micro-electronics to tortillas and motor vehicles.
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Expert Opinions
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Expert Opinion
Shops Continue to Rethink Brass and HSM
August 14, 2019The Copper Development Association (CDA) is eager to help shops discover and tap into the high-speed machining advantages of brass. The substantial benefits of doing so have an increasing number of shops rethinking their part materials and, when possible, converting those parts to brass. -
Materials
The Key Role of Force Measurement in Composites
June 1, 2018Composite materials have clear benefits for manufactured parts in aerospace, medical, automotive applications and many other industries. Ensuring the highest part accuracy is critical. Force measurement and material testing are essential processes for product designers and manufacturers to gain insightful data to create high-quality composite components. -
Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
Metal AM Class is in Session at Morf3D
April 4, 2018In the near absence of academic programs to teach undergraduate engineering students additive manufacturing, a California-based startup has stepped in to help fill the void through internships.
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