Alan Richter

News • April 10, 2025 • Alan Richter

Integrate to Innovate at TIMTOS 2025

When it comes to weddings, pearls and sweet pea lilies are traditionally exchanged to celebrate a 30th anniversary. At the 30th milestone edition of the Taipei International Machine Tool Show (TIMTOS), however, it was machining equipment and orchids that took center stage. The event was held March 3–8 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2 and the Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1 in Taiwan.

Articles • March 26, 2025 • Alan Richter

Built Up

Machine builder offers laser powder bed fusion technology for additive manufacturing of metal parts.

Articles • March 26, 2025 • Alan Richter

Cut Smarter, Not Harder

Carbide-tipped saw blades effectively tackle difficult-to-machine workpiece materials like titanium, stainless steel, heat-resistant superalloys, and more.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • Alan Richter

Taking The Edge Off

Aluminum's malleability makes it a go-to material for many machining applications, but that same quality also presents a challenge — burr formation.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • Alan Richter

A Positive Change

Poor tool life and problems with chip control and surface finishes can be particularly consequential for medical manufacturers.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Alan Richter

Therapeutic Equipment

For medical parts, get the right machine tool to effectively make complicated 3D forms, tiny part features and faces with aesthetically pleasing surfaces.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Alan Richter

A Fluid Approach

Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.

Articles • January 20, 2025 • Alan Richter

Discover key coolant insights for smarter machining

Optimizing coolant selection and mixing boosts cutting performance, extends tool life, and reduces costs. Discover key insights for smarter machining.

Articles • November 27, 2024 • Alan Richter

Navigating The Artistry Of Aluminum Machining

Aluminum has numerous beneficial physical properties, among them being that it is three times lighter than iron while also having a higher strength ratio.

Articles • October 24, 2024 • Alan Richter

Best of Both Worlds

Combining additive manufacturing and subtractive machining in one machine can save significant time and money — when the application is appropriate.

Articles • September 27, 2024 • Alan Richter

A Weighty Matter

The global heavy equipment market is projected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR, driven by advancements in automation, telematics, and infrastructure investments.

Articles • September 3, 2024 • Alan Richter

Therapeutic symbols

An overview of parts marking technologies for medical devices.