Aerospace

Montana State University students interested in crafting metals into machine parts will soon have access to a $2 million lathe that can cut spinning materials so precisely that its end products are measured in fractions of the width of a human hair.

ZJK Industrial Co. Ltd., a manufacturer of high-tech precision parts and hardware, said it is scaling operations to meet increasing demand for its products across key verticals.

Maris-Tech Ltd., a global leader in video and artificial intelligence (AI)-based edge computing technology, will be participating in the Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX) 2025.

The liquid alloys market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.3% from 2024 to 2035, driven by increasing demand for high-performance materials in electronics, aerospace and additive manufacturing.

Ametek Inc. acquired in February Kern Microtechnik, a manufacturer of high-precision machining and optical inspection solutions.

Shop asked to machine a capture lid mechanism designed using generative AI that was to play a role in collecting Mars samples and returning them to Earth.

EMUGE-FRANKEN precision workholding product manager emphasizes tighter tolerances and complex geometries in Q&A about evolving manufacturing challenges.

When parts are small and space is tight inside sliding head machines, a new holding system offers fast tool changes and a wide variety of cutting options.

Machinist's Corner column notes that shops today have computer-controlled feedback loops because they need to work smart to remain competitive.

Apple Inc. plans to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, according to an Apple press release dated Feb. 24.

Boeing plans to expand its operations in Charleston County, South Carolina. The company plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its existing site and create 500 new jobs over the next five years.

Raytheon, an RTX business, and Ursa Major's long-range solid rocket motor completed a successful missile flight test for the U.S. Army.