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Defense
U.S. Army 3D printing ultra-strong steel parts from powder
Researchers foresee additive manufacturing as transformative for battlefield logistics. →
Markforged raises $82 million round
Series D funding will accelerate product roadmap and global expansion of affordable additive manufacturing, company says. →
Protolabs, Wohlers partner on Design for Additive Manufacturing course
DfAM event in-line with digital manufacturer's initiatives with GE Additive and MIT to advance 3D printing. →
Automotive
Canadian AM firm receives 150K government investment
Funding to help Groupe Graham International Inc. and Formi 3DP Inc. develop innovative solutions for government challenge. →
PyroGenesis unveils new plasma atomization system
NexGen System represents significant production advancements for AM powders, the company says. →
Defense
Davie, rivals square off over future of shipbuilding plan
Canadian shipbuilder says its deserves shot at high value government contracts. →
Automotive
Unifor reports productive talks with GM on Oshawa plant
Union suspends attack ads while negotiating for transformation of closing facility. →
SNC Lavalin CEO says he never cited job losses in push for remediation agreement
Bruce predicts engineering firm’s employees will move to competitors if firm barred. →
Automotive
UofW-developed wheel units to slash EV development costs
Modular motor, suspension and wheel assembly envisioned as efficient way to create low-cost specialty vehicles. →
Aerospace
Engineering researchers look to make supersonic commercial flight viable
U of Buffalo engineers employ novel simulation technique to quiet sonic boom and other high-speed turbulence problems. →
Automotive
Toyota investing $750M at 5 US plants
Latest investment to create 600 jobs in southern U.S. states to support company's first American-made hybrid powertrain. →
Aerospace
Boeing’s newest plane becomes its biggest headache
Grounding of 737 Max 8 to cause “far-reaching financial impact” for plane maker. →
Aerospace
NASA’s new rocket won’t be ready for moon shot next year
Space agency says it may rely on commercial solutions for Orion capsule or delay until SLS rocket is ready. →

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U.S. Army 3D printing ultra-strong steel parts from powder

Markforged raises $82 million round

Protolabs, Wohlers partner on Design for Additive Manufacturing course

Fluid Power
Mini-slide
Festo’s DGST pneumatic slide has smallest footprint on the market. →
Motion Control
Pump Drive
Siemens Sinamics G120X drive specializes in infrastructure pump, fan and compressor applications. →
Motion Control
Motion Controller
Delta Computer Systems updates motion control software, announces RMC200 PROFINET support. →
Fluid Power
Hydraulic Chain
igus E2 chain securely guides hydraulic hoses in small spaces. →

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CAD/CAM/CAE
PTC acquires generative design company Frustum, for $70 million
The announcement comes on the back of a strategic partnership between PTC and ANSYS, makers of Discovery Live, back in June. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: What’s in store for Solidworks
Dassault Systèmes reassures users that desktop Solidworks won't disappear but it still dreams of Cloudy future. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Autodesk’s Grand Reunification
Autodesk University celebrates 25th anniversary; new CEO extols the virtues of 3D printing and automation as CAD company moves toward unification of its design software. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Inside IronCAD 2018
MCAD underdog continues legacy of innovation and ease-of-use with its latest release. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Convergent Modeling
On the 10th anniversary of Synchronous Technology, Siemens PLM unveils the Next Generation of MCAD with Solid Edge ST10. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
Top 6 Reasons to Choose Structured Grids in CFD
Automeshing algorithms may make life easier but the grids they create lack key qualities. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: MCAD on the go
Mobile CAD-related apps have progressed in recent years but which are worth becoming part of the design process? →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Crossing the Rubicon
Since its inception, Autodesk Inventor has laid down the gauntlet in the mid-range 3D CAD space. Here’s how Inventor 2018 stacks up. →

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General
Waterloo Engineering Duo Cleaning Up
How Waterloo’s Avidbots looks to bring autonomous floor-cleaning robots to the masses. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
All that’s new in Siemens PLM’s NX12
Introduced at PLM Connections 2018, Siemens PLM’s latest high-end release continues to innovate despite a maturing CAD software market. →
Quality
Eight-legged cell phone “airbag” designed to save expensive digital devices
The spring-loaded design pops open when sensing acceleration and folds back into a slim compartment on the back of your device. →

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Temperature Alarms
Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

A wide range of temperature alarm products are available from Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd. We supply temperature sensors, transmitters, monitors, and con...

Metal Cutting Coolants
Century Machine Inc

Metal cutting coolant from Century Machine Inc. will optimize your operations by reducing excess heat and removing debris. Besides coolants, we can prov...

Screw Machine Parts
Collison-Goll Ltd

We produce screw machine parts for a variety of applications. Our focus on custom fabrication means we are capable of making components to your specific...

Spray Nozzles
John Brooks Company Limited

John Brooks Company Limited has been providing spraying, pumping & filtering equipment for over 75 years. We have spray nozzles from world renowned ...

Bolts
Ken Forging

As the leading manufacturer in bolt and fastener forging, Ken Forging Inc. is dedicated to service and quality and we have been providing our ...

Sheet Metal Screws
Advance Fasteners Ltd

A wide variety of screws are available from Advance Fasteners Ltd. Some of the different screw types we offer include machine screws, tapping and drive ...

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