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    Inductotherm
    Inductotherm Corp. Melting, Holding, Pouring
    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
    Vgraphic Farao
    Industrial worker in a factory wearing safety gear.
    Investment Casting Institute
    ICI Casting Contest 2024 medley
    GF Casting Solutions
    A GF Casting Solutions high-pressure diecasting operation.

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    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.
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    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.
    Tinger Omega
    Tinker Omega sand mixing machine.
    Molds/Cores

    Sinto America Adding Tinker Omega

    Nov. 5, 2024
    The Michigan operation will absorb the manufacturing activities for the supplier of sand processing machinery.
    Taqtile
    With the introduction of Manifest 4.0, managers of multi-location industrial workforces can control access to specific content by individual employees, entire teams, or even locations.
    New Products

    Organize, Manage Work Instructions

    Oct. 29, 2024
    Manufacturers in highly regulated industries or complex organizations can scale orders and directions across the enterprise, and control access according to individuals, equipment...
    Sascha Winter | Dreamstime
    Large language model concept illustration.
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    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.
    Humtown Products
    Sand printing at Humtown Products.
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    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.

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    Issues and Ideas

    Foundry Quiz: Are You Foundry-Literate?

    Dec. 3, 2024
    Metalcasting has its own lingo. Can you find the “foundry” meaning of these standard words?
    Jill Lehmann | Dreamstime
    Sands through and hourglass.
    Issues and Ideas

    Jack Palmer, 1953-2024

    Sept. 17, 2024
    Jack Palmer brought new ideas and new approaches to foundries worldwide, and his legacy to the metalcasting industry is much more than a nameplate.
    Jonathan Weiss
    Warped view of a $100 bill, representing high interest rates.
    Issues and Ideas

    Strategies vs. Principles

    Sept. 4, 2024
    Finance is strategy. It means evaluating available options to achieve particular results. It is distinct from economics, which involves respecting the principles that shape how...
    BiancoBlue
    “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
    Metalcasters that work with casting buyers to promote a solid understanding of metal properties, and how different alloys respond to casting processes, will gain optimal results...
    IBC Advanced Alloys
    Beralcast beryllium-aluminum alloy bars.
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    Investment Casting Plant on the Block

    Aug. 15, 2024
    A recent vintage specialty alloy foundry operation is heading for auction after the operator claimed it had “insufficient long-term demand.”