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BTX Precision Acquires Burloak Technologies, Expanding Metal AMBTX Precision is buying its way into serious metal AM credibility — Burloak's end-to-end Canadian operation fills the capability gap that keeps most 3D print sh...
Bugatti-Rimac Ditches CMMs for Handheld 3D Scanning on 200 kg CarbonBugatti-Rimac's shift from CMMs to handheld 3D scanning on a 200 kg carbon fibre monocoque signals a broader inflection point: legacy ...
SolderKing Pairs Advanced Soldering Consumables With Process OptimisationSolderKing's integrated approach — pairing advanced soldering consumables with hands-on process optimization — offers a model for how materials suppliers can de...
Self-Learning CNC Controllers With Real-Time Vibration Damping Target Precision MachiningSelf-learning CNC controllers with real-time vibration damping are moving from lab to factory floor, promising to eliminate chatter-induced scrap and extend too...
Better Process Control Emerges as Key to Unlocking Higher Margins in UK ManufacturingBetter process control is emerging as the most practical lever for UK manufacturers to protect margins without new capex — squeezing ...
CGTech Icam V26 Tightens Post-Processing and Simulation LoopCGTech's Icam V26 tightens the loop between post-processing and simulation, cutting programming friction while giving engineers more control over how their mach...
Vericut 9.6 Embeds AI Into CNC Simulation WorkflowsVericut is betting big on AI to make CNC simulation less of a black box and more of a guided, intelligent workflow—critical for shops struggling to hire experie...
Automated Laser Welding Cells Move From Premium Option to Production NecessityAutomated laser welding has moved from premium option to production necessity for automotive manufacturers, driven by EV weight targets and autonomous vehicle s...
JVL MAC1004: 1kW Servo Power in an 80×80 mm FrameJVL's MAC1004 packs 1kW continuous / 3kW peak servo power into an 80×80 mm frame — a meaningful density jump that lets machine builders shrink control cabinets ...
Ultra-Precision Air Bearing Spindles Enable Sub-Micron Micro-MillingUltra-precision air bearing spindles are becoming non-negotiable for manufacturers chasing sub-micron tolerances—mechanical bearings hit hard physical limits th...
In-Line CMM Verification Becomes Strategic Imperative for High-Volume CNCtext. Magnetorheological polishing is solving aerospace's most stubborn surface-finish problem—delivering mirror-quality, sub-micron roughness on complex geomet...
Robotic Force-Controlled Deburring Becomes Must-Have for Aerospace ManufacturingRobotic force-controlled deburring is moving from nice-to-have to must-have for aerospace manufacturers chasing tighter tolerances and higher throughput. It rep...
AI-driven predictive maintenance is moving spindle bearing upkeep from calendar-based guesswork to condition-based precision, directly ...
Closed-loop thermal compensation (CLTC) is the difference between scrap and spec on large-format gantry mills — it turns thermal drift ...
Wide belt deburring is the go-to for high-volume sheet metal shops because it outpaces alternatives on speed and consistency for flat parts—directly cutting pro...
A precision subcontractor's investment in two multi-tasking CNC lathes is a solid example of how smaller shops can punch above their weight by consolidating ope...
STUDER cylindrical grinders are delivering measurable efficiency and quality gains for a 20-year Chinese precision parts supplier serving ...
Fronius is betting big on SMBs with the Fortis MIG/MAG series, packing pro-grade features into versatile, energy-efficient machines that work anywhere from 200V...
In-situ laser cladding is a game-changer for automotive stamping operations, slashing downtime and extending die life by repairing ...
IoT-enabled smart tool monitoring is moving from nice-to-have to essential in precision manufacturing, turning reactive tool management ...
LK Metrology is making CMM automation more accessible by launching affordable modular change racks that work across multiple machine ...
Multi-tasking CNC machines are eliminating the multi-setup bottleneck that's plagued aerospace turbine blade production for decades—one clamping, ±5µm tolerance...
Northants Precision is scaling hard in the motorsport supply chain — new facility, new machines, new contracts, all within five years of ...