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Foreign and domestic manufacturers are increasingly choosing to manufacture in the U.S. By Mark Shortt The United States continues to experience a record-breaking surge of reshored manufacturing and foreign direct investment (FDI), with international geopolitical...

Specialty forgers can manufacture custom, high-quality, seamless rolled rings in a variety of materials and finishes in as little as eight weeks. By Del Williams A wide range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, mining, oil and gas, machinery manufacturing,...

Their new technique can produce furniture-sized aluminum parts in only minutes. Adam Zewe | MIT News MIT researchers have developed an additive manufacturing technique that can print rapidly with liquid metal, producing large-scale parts like table legs and chair...

Industrial Hard Carbon’s protective coatings are reported to improve performance and durability of parts used in a range of critical machinery and equipment. By Mark Shortt The expertise of a small precision engineering firm in Denver, North Carolina has been a...

By Nathan Ginty The 51 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers that make up the MEP National Network™ work to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) within the United States. Although each MEP Center operates independently...

Antron Engineering & Machine has earned a reputation as an expert provider of precision machined parts and product assemblies. By Mark Langlois BELLINGHAM, Mass.—A provider of precision CNC machining services with a process engineering approach, Antron Engineering...

The stretch forming process can create stronger parts, increase production, and reduce processing steps, but selecting a machine with best-in-class capabilities is essential. By Del Williams For manufacturers striving to increase profitability while expanding their...

The manufacturer gained critical insights using Volume Graphics software throughout design, simulation, and manufacturing. By Miles Parker The all-digital movement is winning over manufacturers seeking more automation, connectivity, and reliability from their models...

To combat the loss of seasoned operators to retirement, job shops are turning to more modern, automated surface grinders. By Del Williams Machine shops that grind ceramic workpieces flat to remove material or achieve a precise thickness now have “endless...

ACS guides OEMs and suppliers through the challenges of a critical stage of product development By Mark Shortt The automotive industry’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is impacting, and is expected to continue to impact, the U.S. supply chain for automotive...

A detailed breakdown of the advantages that can be gained by leveraging automation The following article was contributed by Wauseon Machine and Manufacturing. Consumers are demanding: They want quality and speed at the right price, and they expect the manufacturing...

After several years of market volatility, independent distributors are assisting manufacturers by finding buyers for surplus inventory, offering creative financial solutions to preserve cash outlay, and identifying ways to reduce electronic component costs. By Del...

The slow transition to EVs will eventually expand more rapidly, creating challenges for manufacturers that aren’t prepared. By David Boulay The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) poses various degrees of risk to auto suppliers that make parts for internal combustion...

Inventions in medical imaging, aircrew scheduling, data security, and quantum networking are named among the year’s most innovative new products. By Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory The following article was published in MIT News. Ultrasound that doesn’t require...

Portable, handheld instant friction testers can be used on angled or contoured surfaces to optimize the metal forming process, protect equipment, and improve product quality. By Del Williams Metal forming is a fabrication process in which manufacturers create a range...