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CHESTERFIELD, Mich.—After successfully relocating and commissioning 10 vacuum furnaces into its current facility, Solar Atmospheres of Michigan Inc. is poised for further expansion. The company said in a release that bulldozers have begun work on a new...

As domestic interest in advanced packaging surges, Draper’s new center increases capacity to meet escalating national demand. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Draper is working toward the future of application-unique microelectronics product development with the creation of the...

The company is reportedly making industry’s first investment in advanced packaging for AI products on American soil, a move that is expected to strengthen supply-chain resilience. SEOUL, South Korea—SK hynix Inc. a producer of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, is...

Its technology for precision tooling promises a more agile and self-sufficient future for the U.S. manufacturing sector, the company said. SAN FRANCISCO—Mantle, a developer of metal 3D printing technology for precision tooling, reported that it reached a significant...

The award recognizes exceptional leadership in the automation industry. WAUSEON, Ohio—Wauseon Machine said in a release that Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Joe Gemma was awarded the prestigious Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award for 2024, recognizing his exceptional...

HICKSVILLE, N.Y.— Following a wide-ranging search process, Designatronics, Inc. has appointed Simon Brazier as its director of sales and marketing, the company said in a release. In this newly created role, Brazier will assume responsibility for leadership and growth...

NEW YORK—On-demand 3D printing service provider Makelab reported that it has launched its newest location in San Francisco, marking an expansion of its service to the West Coast. “As the only local on-demand 3D printing service in San Francisco, Makelab SF is set to...

HANOVER, N.H.—What’s the perfect gift for a high school graduating senior? In response to receiving an invitation to 17-year old Autumn Mayo’s Sitka, Alaska, high school graduation, Hypertherm Associates sent her a Powermax45 XP plasma cutter complete with cartridges,...

ETCO has also rolled out new high-current ring terminals for ultrasonic welded wire attachment. BRADENTON, Fla.—ETCO Incorporated has introduced a new line of electrical terminals for attaching wires to thin films typically used in flexible electronics, wearables,...

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.—Faster data transfer speeds, increased power transmission, and smaller PCB footprints are reported to be key advantages of an advanced new series of USB Type C Plugs and Sockets from Keystone Electronics Corp. USB-C technology is the new standard...

This marks the 12th consecutive year that the supplier of high-quality retaining rings and wave springs has received GM’s award. LAKE ZURICH, Ill.—–Smalley, a prominent provider of high-quality retaining rings and wave springs, reported that it was awarded General...

Offering a foundry, machine shop, and finishing capabilities, the custom iron casting specialist provides sole sourcing for machined castings. By Mark Shortt EVANSVILLE, Wis.—Baker Casting, a division of Baker Manufacturing Company, LLC, produces a variety of custom...

CHICAGO—Precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company Prince Industries recently acquired Bradford Machine in a transaction that will increase its medical device, aerospace and defense capabilities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, according to a...

The copper-nickel valve assembly is expected to provide the U.S. Navy with equal or better quality than can be achieved through traditional sand casting, in about two-thirds less time. BELOIT, Wis.—Hunt Valve, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, was awarded a...

The certification is said to signify the company’s adherence to stringent protocols in the development and production of regulated medical products. BROCTON, N.Y.—Jamestown Plastics reported that it received ISO 13485:2016 certification, underscoring the company’s...