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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Badger Metal & Machine Fabrication applies diverse capabilities to craft high-quality parts and build custom machines. By Mark Shortt RIVERDALE, N.J.—A dynamic metal fabrication company in northern New Jersey is making its mark with a rare skillset and...

The Wisconsin-based company is an ITAR-registered full-service contract manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience using traditional and additive manufacturing. BOSTON—Additive manufacturing technology company Desktop Metal reported that it installed four...