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BTX Precision Acquires Burloak Technologies, Expanding Metal AMBTX Precision Acquires Burloak Technologies, Expanding Metal AM

BTX 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 Ditches CMMs for Handheld 3D Scanning on 200 kg Carbon

Fibre Monocoque The Problem: Measuring Something You Can't See Properly Bugatti-Rimac's Nevera monocoque weighs 200 kg. • They're built for controlled environm...

SolderKing Pairs Advanced Soldering Consumables With Process OptimisationSolderKing Pairs Advanced Soldering Consumables With Process Optimisation

SolderKing'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 Target Precision Machining

Self-Learning CNC Controllers with Real-Time Vibration Damping: The Future of Precision Machining Vibration remains one of the most persistent obstacles in high...

Better Process Control Emerges as Key to Unlocking Higher Margins in UK ManufacturingBetter Process Control Emerges as Key to Unlocking Higher Margins in UK Manufacturing

Better 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 Icam V26 Tightens Post-Processing and Simulation Loop

CGTech'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 9.6 Embeds AI Into CNC Simulation Workflows

Vericut 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 Cells Move From Premium Option to Production Necessity

Automated 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 MAC1004: 1kW Servo Power in an 80×80 mm Frame

JVL'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 Enable Sub-Micron Micro-Milling

Ultra-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 CNCIn-Line CMM Verification Becomes Strategic Imperative for High-Volume CNC

Magnetorheological Polishing for Mirror-Finish Aerospace Components: Precision Without Compromise Aerospace components demand near-perfect surface finishes—not ...

Robotic Force-Controlled Deburring Becomes Must-Have for Aerospace ManufacturingRobotic Force-Controlled Deburring Becomes Must-Have for Aerospace Manufacturing

Robotic 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 for High-Speed Spindle Bearings: Maximising Uptime and Reducing Cost

AI-driven predictive maintenance is replacing calendar-based servicing with real-time condition monitoring, cutting unplanned downtime by 30-50% in high-value m...

Closed-Loop Thermal Compensation Targets Large-Format CNC Gantry Mill Precision

Closed-Loop Thermal Compensation for Large-Format CNC Gantry Mills: Precision Under Thermal Stress The Challenge of Thermal Expansion in Large-Format CNC Machin...

Wide Belt Deburring Optimises Sheet Metal Finishing Processes

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...

Precision Subcontractor Invests in DN Solutions Multi-Tasking CNC Lathes

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...

Evermore Invests in STUDER Cylindrical Grinding for Precision Components

Evermore Counts on Cylindrical Grinding Machines From STUDER Evermore has been manufacturing high-quality precision machine components in China for over two dec...

Fronius Fortis Targets Heavy-Duty MIG/MAG Welding Applications

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 Cuts Die and Mold Repair Costs in Automotive Stamping

In-Situ Laser Cladding for Die & Mold Repair in Automotive Stamping: A Cost-Effective Solution The automotive stamping industry relies heavily on precision tool...

IoT-Enabled Smart Tool Monitoring Targets Precision Manufacturing Efficiency

IoT-Enabled Smart Tool Monitoring Systems: Revolutionising Precision Manufacturing The Critical Need for Real-Time Tool Monitoring in Modern Machining In high-p...

LK Metrology Launches Modular Range of Change Racks for CMMs

LK Metrology is making CMM automation more accessible by launching affordable modular change racks that work across multiple machine ...

Multi-Tasking CNC Machines Target Aerospace Turbine Blade Production

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 Expands Motorsport Manufacturing Capacity

Northants Precision – a real mover and shaker in the motorsport sector. • 2025 is already proving to be a memorable, stand-out year for leading precision motor...