Prototyping & Design

Articles • September 23, 2025

Designing A Better Manufacturing Experience

Look for productivity improvements to be driven by improving the human experience on the shop floor during IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

News • September 12, 2025

Custom tooling solution solves legacy part challenges

Tri-Tec Manufacturing designs and builds remote actuation assemblies such as vent valves and actuators, used aboard U.S. Navy ships. The parts are often installed in critical safety systems like flood boundaries and must withstand demanding conditions. These ships typically stay in service for decades, which, due to their longevity, can create challenges for the Kent, Washington-based manufacturer when they service these legacy parts.

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.

Products • March 26, 2025

norelem 130K+ Standard Components Catalog Expansion

Components manufacturer, norelem Inc., said that has expanded its product range by adding 30,000 parts to its catalog.

Articles • December 23, 2024

Omax

The waterjet cutting industry has witnessed remarkable advancements, and OMAX Corp. stands at the forefront of these developments with a commitment to

News • August 5, 2024

Sky’s the Limit: How two companies are transforming aircraft development

DarkAero, an aerospace company based in Madison, Wisconsin, is on a mission to revolutionize personal aviation.

Products • July 25, 2024

QuickQuote Online Tool

Through the online tool, customers can easily submit requests for volume manufacturing projects. The user-friendly interface allows them to upload their files and then enter details such as proposed production scheduling, lead times, quality requirements, design specifications, materials, accreditation needs and preferred processes. This streamlined approach triggers a rapid response from a dedicated project team, which paves the way for further discussions around customer project needs, and enabling customized quotes and solutions that perfectly align with their requirements.

Articles • December 18, 2023

The future’s so bright …

The U.S. manufacturing industry continues to make gains in most sectors.

Articles • August 10, 2023 • William Leventon

Prototyping company sees rapid rise

From humble beginnings, a speed-focused manufacturing company has grown into a global leader.

Products • October 12, 2021

Customized CNC Tool Services

ShopBot continues to believe that everyone should be able to successfully employ the capabilities of CNC—making small- to medium-size shops competitive in today's market. That often can include configurations that make the tool better suited to the customer's production needs.

Articles • October 7, 2021 • Andrew Schutte

Making custom cutting tools

ETO cutting tool manufacturers can simplify complex processes with automation

Articles • August 10, 2021 • Jesse Trinque

Precision machining is a team sport

When companies collaborate on R&D projects, manufacturing takes a win.