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Precision fabrication by design
When you need high-precision machining of hard materials, call Insaco.
Solutions Backed by Quality
When you join Radwell International's Strategic National Account Partner (SNAP) program, you take your company beyond the quality solutions already offered by Radwell, opening up pathways to new benefits.
Advanced-Material Metal Additive Manufacturing on the Cutting Edge
Additive manufacturing is pushing the limits of what is possible, showcasing its ability to produce metallic parts.
Watch: In Search of the Oldest Operating Compressor in the U.K.
To commemorate its centenary, Atlas Copco U.K. is looking for something almost as old as the company.
Grinding Theory and Adaptive Control Optimization
Adaptive control grinding measures and controls grinding forces, wheel and work rotational speeds, depth of cut and infeed rates to optimize the grinding process.
Nanoparticles Stop Snake Venom from Spreading in Bite Victims
A new development from the University of California Irvine stops snake venom from inflicting symptoms in bite victims.
Wind Farms Are Not as Efficient as You Might Think
University of California Santa Barbara researchers have found that wind farms aren't reaching their full efficiency potential.
Smart Robots Boost Performance in Precision Dispensing Applications
In the present manufacturing environment, there is a push to minimize or eliminate any variation in assembly operations. Often that means replacing human operators with machines.
Watch: New 3D-printed Cement Gets Stronger During a Natural Disaster
The new 3D-printed cement paste is designed to get stronger when put under pressure.
Responding to Negative Reviews May Feel Right, But Could Prompt More
A new study has found that when managers respond to online reviews of their businesses, it could spark more reviews, and specifically, more negative reviews.
New Five-Axis Gantry Mill
A manufacturer of high-tech portal milling machines released a new five-axis gantry mill for prototyping, tooling and mold making. The compact and thermo-symmetrical gantry mill provides an ideal entry point for manufacturers looking to maximize productivity.
World's First Underground Hotel Prepares to Open in China
The finishing touches are being put on the world’s first underground hotel ahead of its opening, slated for this October.
A Precision Honing System That Increases Productivity
From conventional honing to innovative processes like formhoning, this machine can help users realize increased productivity with fast cutting speeds, a powerful stroke drive and an efficient direct drive spindle. It can also be deployed as a stand-alone system or integrated into a complete manufacturing line.
ERP Business Process Integration Saves Time and Money
A well-integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) system makes businesses more efficient by integrating processes, providing an easy-to-use central database with no data duplication.
New Bi-Functional Composite Could be New Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Researchers from the Faculty of Chemical Technology and Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania, have developed an artificial bone that could be a new treatment method for osteoarthritis.
Watch: How Carbide Inserts Are Made
Carbide inserts are a critical metal machining commodity for a wide range of applications. See how carbide inserts are made in Sandvik Coromant's insert production facility at Gimo, Sweden.
Study: TV, Film Roles Underrepresent Women in STEM Careers
The Lyda Hill Foundation and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media at Mount Saint Mary’s University have teamed up to create a new study on the way movies and TV portray women in STEM careers.
Affordable Prosthetics Through 3D Printing
The past decade has seen 3D printing go from a novelty to a disruptive technology. Prosthetics is one industry that is starting to see significant benefits.
Video: See What's New from Haas Automation
Haas Automation showcased its new EC-400 horizontal machining center at IMTS 2018 in Chicago earlier this month. The EC-400 is completely redesigned for 2018 and incorporates an optional built-in pallet changer with 400 mm pallets.
Redesigned Desktop 3D Printer Features a Larger Build Volume
A powerful, reliable and versatile desktop 3D printer has been redesigned to accommodate larger parts. The device is easy to set up, which maximizes productivity, while key features include active bed leveling, a filament flow sensor, enhanced feeder and a wide selection of build and support materials to enhance its ability to print accurate, industrial-grade parts.