The EBAM 110 system converts titanium or other alloy wire into nearnet shapes up to 19 ft long at a rate of 720 lbhour in a work envelope of 70x47x63 inches
Airbus Committing to More 3DP Parts for A320s
Dec 13, 2016
Jet builder adds new supply deals with Arconic, adopts Sciaky EBAM system High-alloy nickel ducting Titanium airframe brackets Printing large titanium structures
October Machine Tool Orders Resume Slow Trend
October Machine Tool Orders Resume Slow Trend
Dec 12, 2016
-32.9% drop in demand is not surprising for month following IMTS 2016 $335.48 million YTD total down 5.6% No recovery expected soon
The GE9X is a turbofan engine now in its testing phase with the first service targeted to begin in 2020 mdash notably for the new Boeing 777X widebody jets
GE Aviation, Lufthansa Technik Starting MRO Venture
Dec 06, 2016
$267-million development in Poland will service, supply GEnx, GE9X engines 30-year venture Location, plus government support Skilled workforce, training programs
The US International Trade Commission is evaluating antidumping and countervailing duties on carbon and alloy steel cuttolength plate from Austria Belgium Brazil China France Germany Italy Japan Korea South Africa Taiwan and Turkey
Tool-and-Die Makers Warn Against Tool-Steel Import Duties
Dec 01, 2016
As ITC considers new tariffs, NTMA and PMA say effects could cost business, jobs Trump’s policies concern Limited U.S. production Reconsidering U.S. tooling production
10 New Technologies for Machine Shop Performance and Convenience
10 New Technologies for Machine Shop Performance and Convenience
Dec 01, 2016
Manufacturing technology never stops being complex: machine shop operators, managers, programmers, and leaders want answers, options, and opportunities — products and processes that will help them do their work with fewer obstacles, better...
Beyond Skills, Precision Manufacturing Needs Passion
Beyond Skills, Precision Manufacturing Needs Passion
Nov 30, 2016
The “skills gap” is a real and persistent problem for manufacturers. Glebar is taking a fresh approach. Sharp tools and patience Learning and showing Aptitude and attitude
Superior Satisfaction with Subcontract Machining
Superior Satisfaction with Subcontract Machining
Nov 18, 2016
Whether the order comes from OEMs or start-ups Belrick Corp. proves its value with consistent quality, flexibility, and responsiveness CNC turning, milling, … Welding, fabrication, prototyping Responsiveness, communication
10 Difference-Making Ideas for Specialty Machining
10 Difference-Making Ideas for Specialty Machining
Nov 17, 2016
Every machine shop needs an “edge” — something that differentiates it from the others, and makes manufacturing customers locate — and select, and prefer — that expertise. In many cases that differentiators will be low...
U.S. Machine Tool Orders Rose 56% in September
U.S. Machine Tool Orders Rose 56% in September
Nov 13, 2016
Surge in demand may be momentary, not momentum, according to industry forecasts $497.25 million for September -6.4% year-to-date Biannual “IMTS effect”
The F35 is a stealthenabled singleengine aircraft in development for more than a decade and now in use by the US Marine Corps and US Air Force The US Navy and the UK Royal Air Force as well as defense ministries in several NATO and other Allied nations also will deploy the fighters in the future but it remains under close scrutiny for its development costs mdash reportedly up to 100 million per aircraft
Lockheed CEO Stresses Strong Defense-Industrial Base
Nov 10, 2016
“Maintaining tech leadership, capabilities is vital to the future of the alliance, and to civilization,” Hewson argued Geopolitical, budgetary strains Build more interoperability Promote STEM
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