Monitizer | Discover’s alarm functions enhance production control and support inexperienced users. If an issue needs attention, the system contacts different groups of people in different waves, sequentially, depending on how the problem develops, and whether the first alerted group reacts. “If a machine runs outside its ‘green’ operating zone, the supervisor gets alerted,” according to Grede St. Cloud foundry general manager Bart Hoemann.

Digitalization Cuts Scrap, Saves Costs

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Strategies vs. Principles

Sept. 4, 2024

“Customer education is important because customers understand best the final part application,” according to Eagle Alloy CTO Nic Tarzwell. “The more they understand the capabilities of the foundry process and materials, the better we can help them maximize their casting design, take full advantage of the casting process and reduce unnecessary costs.”

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Securing Success by Educating Customers

Sept. 4, 2024

Beralcast beryllium-aluminum alloy bars.

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Investment Casting Plant on the Block

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Casting pattern preparation at Magellan Aerospace, Renfrew, Ontario.

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Magellan Renewed to Supply Pratt & Whitney

Aug. 15, 2024

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Equity Group Buys Foundry and Forging Business

Aug. 6, 2024

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The Myth of ROI

Aug. 5, 2024

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Smith Foundry Chooses to Shut Down

July 30, 2024

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