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Laser cutting is a very familiar process for most engineers designing sheet metal parts. Despite being an older technology, CNC turret punching is often overlooked at the design stage, even though it remains widely used in production. Process selection is critical because it can drive feature size, edge appearance, tooling cost, and the types of […]
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Artificial intelligence in manufacturing is a grouping of distinct technologies applied across a wide range of production contexts—from computer vision systems inspecting parts on a moving line, to physics-informed AI accelerating structural simulation, and demand-sensing models optimizing supply chain inventory. The term “industrial AI” has emerged to describe the specific subset of these applications that […]
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Most engineers have a solid feel for what CNC machining can do. But far fewer have a clear picture of what to do when conventional CNC process capabilities are exceeded by the need for tighter tolerances, finer surface finishes, or hardened work material that quickly wears through machine tools. When that happens, manufacturing engineers move […]
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CNC machining is commonly used to manufacture various medical devices—surgical instruments, fixtures, structural elements, fluid-handling parts, and components that attach to or form part of a tissue-contacting implant. The machining operations themselves are familiar shop-floor work. The practical difference in medical device machining is that material definition, surface condition, traceability, inspection, and documentation aren’t just […]
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For engineers designing complex machined parts, the advantages of moving from 3-axis to 5-axis machining are well understood. The most capable higher-axis configurations— including 6-axis machining centers, turn-mill platforms, 9-axis and 12-axis cells, and Swiss-type turning—are less clearly defined and often poorly understood by engineers who haven’t worked with them directly. This article explains what […]
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Request a quote for a single CNC-machined part, then request one for 50 of the same part. The per-unit price will look different—often as much as 70% lower at the higher quantity. The total spend goes up, but the cost per part drops sharply. This happens across every custom manufacturing process—CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet […]
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Medical devices are manufactured using the same processes as other products, including CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and additive manufacturing. The difference lies in the expectations placed on quality systems, documentation, traceability, and process control. Successful sourcing depends on more than price and lead time. It requires suppliers capable of consistently producing […]
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon for mechanical engineers—it’s already on our desktops, inside our CAD tools, and embedded in robotics on the factory floor. When I started working as a mechanical engineer 15 years ago, I didn’t think much about AI someday reshaping my job. Now the question has shifted from will […]
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MISUMI Americas data highlights record output, a factory construction boom, and $2.42 trillion in foreign investment while backing bipartisan H.R. 9097 to help close a 3.8 million skilled-worker gap through advanced manufacturing training San Francisco, Calif. – July 21, 2026 – MISUMI Americas, a specification-driven sourcing partner for mechanical components and assemblies, today announced The […]
