Aerospace
Desktop Metal Acquires Metal AM Manufacturer Aidro
Aidro produces hydraulic and fluid power systems across a wide range of industries. The company uses complex geometries to reduce weight, save space and consolidate multiple components into one, which eliminates assembly and welding requirements.
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Hardinge Inc. Acquires Ohio Tool Works
As part of the acquisition, Hardinge adds Ohio Tool Works’ platform of high-precision honing machines, tooling and abrasives to its machine tool and workholding portfolio.
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Supply Chain Woes Yield Opportunities for Manufacturers
As companies scramble to build more robust supply chains, manufacturing events are aiming to help North American manufacturers find new opportunities.
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Carr Machine & Tool Expands Operations
Carr's new location is a 15,000 square foot high-tech facility in which the company intends to add robotic, inspection and machine technologies.
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Capture 3D's Digitizer Accelerates Scanning
Eastec 2021: Capture 3D claims its digitizer can collect up to 12-million points per scan in 0.2 seconds.
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Keeping the Faith Diversifies CNC Machining Opportunity
Higher purposes propel prosperous investments in quality control, superalloy turning and five-axis automation.
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Tall AM Build Envelope Cuts Months of Aerospace Prototyping
By using SLM Solutions’ vertically extended SLM 800 3D printer, Safran was able to develop and produce a large component for landing gear on a small business jet in days instead of months.
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Vlier's Press-Fit Plungers Have Many Applications
Eastec 2021: Vlier’s plungers have a knurled design, allowing for easy installation into wood, soft plastic, aluminum or stainless steel materials without the need for a screwdriver or wrench.
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Transitioning to CNC Swiss-Type Machining? Here’s How One Shop Did It.
The introduction of CNC Swiss-type machines at Deking Screw Products brought a new and highly efficient production method to the business. But it also required learning the distinct differences inherent with Swiss-type machining, and a mindset change for the company’s leaders.
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Cross-hole Deburring Tool Eliminates Secondary Process
The Orbitool from J.W. Done helped Paramount Machine eliminate a secondary deburring process, saving 75 process hours across a 2000-part run and enabling the shop to meet its profit and delivery time goals.
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