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The Next Phase for Smart Foundries

March 13, 2025
Embracing advanced technologies and agile methodologies will enhance productivity and supply-chain efficiency.

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Foundry Quiz: Metallurgy

March 12, 2025
In metallurgy, common terms may have nothing in common. They might be phases or microstructures, or something else. How well do you grasp the process?
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Getting in Shape for Active Duty

March 11, 2025
Metal additive manufacturing is finding a proper role in the design and development, and production, of critical components for military and defense technologies.
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Automated Grinding that Checks All the Boxes

March 3, 2025
A new system designed for small/midsized foundries handles short and medium runs of castings up to 1200 kg, in any alloy, cleanly and safely, with accuracy and consistency.
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The Inside Story of Abrasives

March 3, 2025
There is a lot to know about grinding castings effectively and productively, and about the materials that get the job done.

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Laempe 3DP Technology Debuts at BMW

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Following an extensive joint-development process, six additive manufacturing systems are producing sand molds and cores for aluminum engine castings.