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The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices
You’re attending IMTS to advance your business. Regardless of your role in the manufacturing process, considering how your parts will be finished is crucial. This article can help you understand trends in surface finishing and better communicate with your finishing partners.
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5 Composites Megatrends to Discover On The Show Floor
Here at North America’s largest manufacturing trade event, composites play a crucial role – check out exhibits and talks geared toward topics like automation, additive manufacturing, post-processing, quality assurance and more.
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Out of This World: Space Exploration Innovations at IMTS
The more time passes, the more it becomes clear that space exploration and manufacturing have a close-knit future together. (Click through for a slideshow of the coolest space gear we found on the show floor!)
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Are You Ready for Next-Gen Aerospace Manufacturing?
In light of this week’s Paris Air Show, we’re preparing for the next generation of commercial aircraft programs with a new special edition collaboration from 91ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ÎÛ, Additive Manufacturing and CompositesWorld.
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The IMTS Balloon Gets Around
Where oh where has the IMTS balloon been? Find out if it blew through your hometown on its way to the big show.
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Qube Five-Axis Debuts by Machining a 1970 Porsche 9117k
Demonstration will feature the Qube machining a 1970 Porsche 9117k replica.
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What to Do When You’re Not at IMTS
Welcome to Chicago. There’s so much to see, learn and experience at IMTS 2018, but hopefully you’ve also carved out some time to enjoy the city. Here are a few possibilities for your Chicago bucket list.
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Take Time to Grab a Bite
Some great restaurants are only a few steps from McCormick Place.
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10 Things to Do in Chicago
When the show closes for the day, make the most of your time in the Windy City. At the very least, add number 10 to your IMTS bucket list.
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