Category: Features

OEMs in electronics, broadband, automotive, aerospace, and defense industries are partnering with nimble, proactive contract manufacturers to solve emerging product challenges By Mark Shortt May 9, 2023 The United States today...

Burloak Tool & Die is adding new capabilities to boost part quality and efficiency in a changing manufacturing environment By Mark Langlois and Mark Shortt May 9, 2023 Burloak Tool & Die has built its knowledge of tool...

Pierce-Roberts Rubber Co., known for its rubber-to-metal bonding, is now a single source for rubber and metal parts By Mark Langlois May 9, 2023 Pierce-Roberts Rubber Company is a 110-plus year-old ISO certified custom precision...

Laser systems remove corrosion, grease, residue, and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques By Stephen Armstrong May 1, 2023 Most manufacturers understand the...

Editor’s Note: The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has long been recognized as a prolific source of technology innovations that were later transferred to the private sector. Below are two articles from...

Additive manufacturing firm HAMR employs an interdisciplinary approach to solving unmet needs March 27, 2023 By Mark Shortt When a researcher, scientist, or engineer is brimming with pride over a promising technology they’ve...

March 24, 2023 By Edward Griffor Many of us are enthusiastic about the prospect of self-driving cars or automated vehicles (AVs). They promise to free us from the stress of driving. Automated cars may also reduce accidents...

Machine operators at Evden Enterprises are taught to communicate respect for their customers by how they approach their work March 22, 2023 By Mark Shortt In the world of precision manufacturing, it isn’t rare for a machine shop...

Following are three articles—the first, from Jabil, Inc., and the next two, from IDTechEx—that discuss innovations and trends that are impacting the development of electric vehicle technologies.   Innovation and Development of...

The soft robotic models are patient-specific and could help clinicians zero in on the best implant for an individual. Jennifer Chu | MIT News February 22, 2023 No two hearts beat alike. The size and shape of the heart can vary...

Rising demand for American-made parts is intensifying the need to solve the manufacturing skills gap February 1, 2023 By Mark Shortt Since the beginning of the pandemic, reshoring of U.S. manufacturing has been dominated by...

At its 500,000-square-foot facility, Mercury Corporation has the engineering talent and floor space to produce everything from components to large, fully integrated assemblies January 31, 2023 By Mark Shortt The past few years...