Defense & Military

News • March 21, 2025

Research analysts predict 17.3% growth for liquid alloys market

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.

News • February 25, 2025

Apple to invest $500B in U.S. manufacturing

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.

Articles • February 19, 2025

Bringing Generative Designs To Life

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.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • EMUGE-FRANKEN USA

Precision Workholding Q&a

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

Articles • February 19, 2025 • William Leventon

Designed For Change

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.

Articles • February 19, 2025 • Brandt Taylor

Working Smarter

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

News • February 10, 2025

Boeing commits to expand South Carolina operations

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.

Articles • August 24, 2022

Protective material is lighter

A new foam-like material could be a game-changer for helmets, body armor and automobile and aerospace parts.

Articles • July 1, 2015 • Alan Richter

New Metal Powders Support Additive Manufacturing at Scale

An aluminum-magnesium-scandium powder for additive manufacturing that exhibits the specific strength of titanium and the positive properties of aluminum.

Articles • June 1, 2014 • Mark Larson

Why Beta Titanium Alloys Pose Challenges for Machining

Mark Larson, a titanium process R&D manager for Makino Inc., answers 10 questions about machining titanium alloys.

Articles • October 1, 2009 • Alan Richter

Tech swap

Creating awareness about productivity boosting machining technologies and implementing them are playing a major role in making military parts.

Articles • October 1, 2009

Vibratory finishing of titanium alloy parts

Shop Operations column in October 2009 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.