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Bellofram Elastomers Adds Flash Cutting to In-House Services
The automated process is a precise and scalable way to produce custom silicone parts, including gaskets, ducts, and seals. NEWELL, W.Va.—Bellofram Elastomers has added custom flash cutting to the in-house services it offers to customers, the company said in a release....
BorgWarner Secures Contracts with Global OEMs for BEV Electric Cross Differentials
The company’s eXD technology is said to improve vehicle traction, handling, and stability. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.—BorgWarner recently secured contracts to supply its electric cross differential (eXD) to three major OEMs, including GAC Motor, a global East Asian OEM, and...
ADDMAN Group Integrates Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing into Portfolio of Additive Manufacturers
With the integration of KAM, ADDMAN offers more than 300,000 square feet of additive manufacturing capacity, the company said. FORT MYERS, Fla.—ADDMAN Group has added Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM) to its portfolio of businesses which, together, are said to...
3D Printing, Generative Design Spurred Massive COVID Pivots: UBC Study
VANCOUVER, B.C.—At the start of the COVID pandemic, many people were holed up at home binging Netflix, baking sourdough, and learning the finer points of Zoom meetings. But innovative manufacturers and makers groups around the world were doing something very...
Aerospace Manufacturer Will Integrate AI Platforms to Enhance Processes, Improve Supply Chain Transparency
Jeh Aerospace will leverage Blackstraw AI’s technologies to optimize production workflows and enhance quality control, the companies said. TAMPA, Fla. and ATLANTA—A strategic alliance between aerospace and defense components manufacturer Jeh Aerospace and AI platform...
Pexco Acquires Precise Aerospace Manufacturing
The acquisition builds on Pexco’s presence in the aerospace, defense, medical, and electronics markets, the company said. JOHNS CREEK, Ga.—Specialty plastics processor Pexco LLC has acquired Precise Aerospace Manufacturing, Inc., a specialist in close-tolerance custom...
JK Tool, Division of Weiss-Aug Group, Acquires Precise Tool & Die
EAST HANOVER, N.J.—JK Tool, a division of Weiss-Aug Group, stated in a company release that it has acquired the assets of Precise Tool & Die, of Leechburg, Pennsylvania, . JK Tool, based in New Kensington, Pennsylvania was founded in 1980 by Jim Kiebler to design...
Lutco Adds New 800-Ton Stamping Press, Boosting Production Capacity
The new press increases capacity for bigger—and more complex—compound and progressive tooling, enabling the company to offer larger, more complex components efficiently. WORCESTER, Mass.—Metal stamping supplier Lutco, Inc., recently acquired a new 800-ton Minster...
ZeroSixty Recognized by Fast Company for HMI Design for Intelligent Farming Machinery
The design studio was honored in the Artificial Intelligence category for its work for FarmWise. LONDON—Design firm ZeroSixty was recognized recently for its work in designing the human-machine interface (HMI) for Vulcan, the intelligent farming machinery from the...
Engineer Is Awarded Fellowship Grant to Continue Developing 3D-Printed Magnets
O’Shaughnessy Ventures awarded Michelle Wang a $100,000 grant to continue her work in developing next-generation magnetic materials. GREENWICH, Conn.—O’Shaughnessy Ventures LLC (OSV) reported that it awarded an O’Shaughnessy Fellowship to Michelle Wang, an engineer...
Survey: Two-thirds of Manufacturers Attested to Importance or Criticality of Integrating Data and Applications Across Product Digital Thread
But most of them still don’t have fully integrated ERP, PLM, or supply chain systems, according to the report. STOW, Ohio—A newly released report about the state of global manufacturers’ use of digital resources to achieve their business objectives is reported to...
West Ohio Tool Achieves Certifications for Government, Defense, and Aerospace Contracts
RUSSELLS POINT, Ohio—Custom tools provider West Ohio Tool Co. has attained Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 and is now compliant with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the company said in a release. The two new registrations...
Tech Etch Enters Partnership with Electronic Components Distributor DigiKey
PLYMOUTH, Mass.—Tech Etch, a provider of precision-engineered components and assemblies, has entered into a strategic alliance with DigiKey, a globally recognized distributor of electronic components, as its new distribution partner. The alliance aims to enhance the...
Endeavor 3D Attains ITAR Status
The milestone is said to strengthen the company’s commitment to support U.S.-based defense, energy, and supply chain manufacturing services. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga.—Contract manufacturer Endeavor 3D has achieved International Traffic in Arms Registration (ITAR) status for...
Taber Extrusions Acquires State-of-the-Art Press Line
The 10,000-ton press, equipped with a 16-inch container, is set to go live in 2026 and is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of the aerospace, defense, and heavy industrial markets. RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.—Taber Extrusions recently acquired what it called...