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    Foundry Management & Technology is a center for metalcasting ideas and the insights on metallurgy, design, processes, and technologies that shape the industry and its markets.

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    G&W Electric
    G&W Electric rooftop microgrid.
    Issues and Ideas

    With a Microgrid, Plant Powers Forward

    Jan. 7, 2025
    Solar generation and battery storage are helping an Illinois plant ensure backup electrical power, with cost savings and new revenue opportunities too.
    Dilok Klaisataporn
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    Issues and Ideas

    A Few Words Before We Continue

    Dec. 2, 2024
    Innovation is not disruption. It brings a new perspective or new value to something that is established –without changing or destroying its purpose.
    Inductotherm
    Inductotherm Corp. Melting, Holding, Pouring
    Melt/Pour

    Executive Change at Inductotherm

    Dec. 2, 2024
    A planned succession has brought a co-leadership arrangement to the thermal processing technology and equipment group.
    GE Aerospace
    An engineer inspects a turbofan engine using Waygate Technologies’ Mentor Visual iQ+ borescope. Waygate and GE Aerospace jointly developed an AI-enhanced version of the device that will be made available to customers through an upcoming software update
    Testing/QC

    How Intelligent is Your Borescope?

    Nov. 26, 2024
    Artificial Intelligence has been coordinated with inspection software for video-assisted optical inspection of turbine engines, to increase defect-detection rates and reduce false...
    Emilyprofamily | Dreamstime
    Regardless of the potential impact of sustainability performance, over 92% of global GDP is covered by some form of net-zero target – but manufacturing’s high operating leverage and trade-sensitive nature make it difficult to decarbonize as quickly as other sectors.
    Issues and Ideas

    Decarbonization Is Here to Stay

    Nov. 19, 2024
    Four questions manufacturers should ask themselves about their own energy transition as they develop effective manufacturing decarbonization strategies.

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    Foundry Quiz: Are You Foundry-Literate?

    Dec. 3, 2024
    Metalcasting has its own lingo. Can you find the “foundry” meaning of these standard words?
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    Issues and Ideas

    Re-Evaluating the Value of AI

    Oct. 22, 2024
    Never mind machine learning. LLMs offer multiple paths for manufacturers to expand their capabilities and extend their market reach.
    Franklin Precision Castings
    The Model TRX-1250CAM water-jet blasting machine at Franklin Precision Castings.
    Finishing

    New Machine Speeds Ceramic Shell Cleaning

    Oct. 17, 2024
    Franklin Precision Castings has reduced investment casting cycle times 50-75% using an automatic/manually operated water-blasting system.
    Humtown Products
    Sand printing at Humtown Products.
    Issues and Ideas

    Researchers Studying Cybersecurity in Sand 3DP

    Oct. 10, 2024
    A DOE-sponsored effort is developing a powerline monitoring system for binder-jet additive printers, to identify and prevent cyber incursions.
    Sarginsons Industries Ltd.
    Conceptual automotive design showing placement of structural parts with lighter, organic design.
    Simulation/IT

    Researchers Aim for Organic Design, Scrap-Based Alloys

    Oct. 8, 2024
    A British R&D program is focused on the design and material selection for automotive structures, to cut vehicles’ component weight by up to 30% while maximizing use of secondary...