An Uncommon Perspective on Industrial Design-Build

Paradigm-shifting design-build solutions require finding a company that thrives on seemingly  impossible industrial design and manufacturing challenges. By Del Williams HUNTLEY, Ill.—Industrial manufacturers understand the importance of efficient and streamlined...

Anatomy of a Tailstock Rebuild-Repair

Riten Industries applies a mix of inspection, analysis, engineering execution, and inventory backup to eliminate costly machine downtime due to tailstock failure. February 2024 The following article was contributed by Riten Industries, Inc. WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE,...

NIST Researchers Look at What’s Next for 2024 and Beyond

Researchers are pursuing developments from computer chips to quantum devices that could have big impacts on manufacturing. Recently, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) staff asked some of NIST’s postdoctoral researchers—William “Drew” Borders, Trey...

Worldwide Demand for Forged Parts Spurs Drive to Rebuild Equipment

With forged part demand ramping up worldwide, working with an experienced OEM to rebuild equipment is often the fastest, most cost-effective way to increase production. By Del Williams Today, global demand for rebuilt forging equipment is surging. Robust demand for...

Precision Grinder Gives Hammer Mill its ‘Impact’ Edge

To efficiently pulverize industrial materials, the many internal hammers are forged, hardened, and then ground down to create the optimal impact edge, minimize vibration, and fit within tight clearances. By Del Williams Hammer mills are essential pieces of industrial...

DoD Awards $3.7 Million to Enhance Advanced Thermoplastics Production

WASHINGTON—The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced the award of $3.7 million via the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program to Qarbon Aerospace to design and manufacture advanced lightweight continuous fiber thermoplastic composite...

Argonne’s Aurora Supercomputer Set to Supercharge Materials Discovery

Researchers will use the exascale system and AI to speed up the search for new materials for batteries, catalysts, and other applications. By Jeremy Sykes LEMONT, Ill.—The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DoE) Argonne National Laboratory is building one of the nation’s...