Hurricane-resilient wind turbines Read Entire issue 12/21/2022 Researchers find more flexible, lighter downwind blades can handle stronger winds. Read Article
It's a seller's market Read Entire issue 12/20/2022 Author: William Leventon Key industry sectors are experiencing strong demand— so strong that hamstrung manufacturers often can’t keep up. Read Article
Making the spiral cut Read Entire issue 12/19/2022 Author: CTE Staff Panafab's custom bandsaw machine helps maker reduce cost of aluminum tool handle production Read Article
Close labor gaps with force multipliers Read Entire issue 12/17/2022 Author: Christopher Tate How materials and parts are handled can improve productivity. Read Article
Gauge block fixturing Read Entire issue 12/16/2022 Author: Brandt Taylor Setup this job quickly and effectively with no out-of-pocket costs. Read Article
Driven to finish Read Entire issue 12/09/2022 Author: Heidi Bethel Products and tools help perfect engine finishing for the automotive industry. Read Article
Portable smart drill Read Entire issue 12/07/2022 Author: William Leventon Z-Mag DTM takes electromagnetic and CNC holemaking technology off-site. Read Article
Add to subtract Read Entire issue 12/06/2022 Author: Alan Richter Printing cutting tools is appropriate when an application is suitable. Read Article
Tracing 3D-printed parts Read Entire issue 12/01/2022 Author: Alan Richter Traceability is an important part of production for additive manufacturing. Read Article
Evaluating options for automation Read Entire issue 10/26/2022 Author: Craig Zoberis As more options come onto the market, choosing what is right for a specific business becomes more challenging. Read Article
New shape-memory alloy Read Entire issue 10/25/2022 Discovery shows the highest operational efficiency thus far for nickel-titanium-base materials Read Article
From CAD design to test-fire Read Entire issue 10/24/2022 Velo3D's Sapphire 3D printing system aids small-satellite revolution. Read Article
Ream on Read Entire issue 10/20/2022 Author: Christopher Tate Lessons in reaming are shared. Read Article
Thread milling logistically Read Entire issue 10/17/2022 Switching from taps to thread mills increases efficiency. Read Article
Beyond tried-and-true tool holding Read Entire issue 10/13/2022 Author: Alan Richter Selecting the right toolholder for an application requires understanding some of the available options to enhance accuracy. Read Article
Shedding light on lasers Read Entire issue 10/11/2022 Author: William Leventon Lasers offer major steel-cutting advantages, but there are also reasons to pass. Read Article
All-in-one tool grinder Read Entire issue 10/05/2022 Author: William Leventon Rollomatic's six-axis GrindSmart 660XW allows users to employ an ultralean process that eliminates the need for multiple machines and setups. Read Article
Meshing CAD with CAM Read Entire issue 10/04/2022 Author: Matt Kelly Powerful mesh creation and editing capabilities deliver a new class of modeling tools. Read Article
A stronger ‘sandwich’ Read Entire issue 09/23/2022 Southern Illinois University researcher has a $200,000 grant to improve the ultrastrong sandwich materials hidden in car panels and airplane wings Read Article
Up-grinding vs. down-grinding Read Entire issue 09/22/2022 Author: Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D. The Grinding Doc analyzes a case where choosing up or down makes a big difference. Read Article