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    GFCS unitary light metal casting for automotive rear side panel.
    VIP Tooling
    CNC machining at VIP Tooling, Shelbyville, IN.
    F11photo | Dreamstime
    The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia.
    Natalie Schorr | Dreamstime
    U.S. Steel signage, Edgar Thomson Works, Braddock, Penn.
    Thossaphol Somsri | Dreamstime
    Gas turbine-powered electric utility plant.
    Smoczyslaw | Dreamstime
    Copper wire in an electric motor assembly.

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    Ford Motor
    Ford is adopting unicasting for aluminum structures of its new Universal EV Platform.
    Aug. 12, 2025
    The automaker is investing $2 billion to revamp an assembly plant for a new, more affordable EV platform and production process, including high-pressure diecasting for chassis...
    Pennsylvania State University
    Concept for AM-produced shape-memory-alloy (SMA) radiator .
    June 4, 2025
    Two research efforts are centered on additive manufacturing techniques for producing titanium and nitinol components that enhance thermal management and reduce weight for satellite...
    Ilja Enger Tsizikov | Dreamstime
    Transmission towers and electrical substation, at sunset.
    June 4, 2025
    An energy consultant describes the reasons for rising electricity demand – and offers tips for managing the seemingly inevitable power shortages to come.
    Andrey Popov | Dreamstime
    Illustrated digital human hand and businessman, arm wrestling.
    June 3, 2025
    Hidden within the argument over tariffs is an impasse about the role of workers: Are they an unfortunate cost of doing business? Or resources to be developed, and compensated ...
    Pratt & Whitney
    Engine assembly at Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, Conn.
    May 29, 2025
    The jet-engine builder and representatives of about 3,000 workers are set to renew negotiations this week in an effort to resolve a three-week work-stoppage.
    Eck Industries
    Eck Industries aluminum housing.
    April 17, 2025
    The producer of precision aluminum castings proved its commitment to protecting sensitive defense information by attaining CMMC Level 2 certification.
    Naval Foundry and Propeller Center
    Naval Foundry and Propeller Center
    April 14, 2025
    A multiyear project saw the foundry pour nearly 1 million pounds of bronze, followed by over 200,000 pounds of material removed, for four propulsor components for a new ballistic...
    Sarginsons Industries
    Sarginsons Industries optimized part
    April 10, 2025
    An aluminum diecasting foundry is using Artificial Intelligence-based software to show how automotive castings can be made even lighter.
    Francesco Scatena | Dreamstime
    Factory gate closed with padlock.
    April 10, 2025
    Work will be transferred to the group’s other foundries and the operation will be discontinued, affecting 160 workers.