Periodically, EWI Associates write to share their experiences on the job. Miranda Marcus, Applications Engineer in our ultrasonics group and technical lead for plastic and composite joining, has published several popular articles about her life as a engineer in the world of applied R&D. Her latest essay, recently published on the question-and-answer blog site Quora, […]
Read MoreEWI, a leading engineering and technology organization dedicated to developing, testing, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies has purchased an industry-leading Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM™) system from Sciaky, Inc.
Read MoreEWI’s next Fundamentals of Welding Engineering class is scheduled for August 8-12, 2016. This five-day course provides engineers and technicians an overview of the various aspects of welding technology. The course is organized into modules discussing welding processes, welding metallurgy and weldability, welding design and testing (including mechanical testing and NDT), and qualifications and procedure […]
Read MoreThe joining aluminum and steel is encumbered by a range of metallurgical challenges including coefficient of thermal expansion and melting point differences, as well as the formation of deleterious intermetallics. Friction welding has demonstrated the capability to mitigate many of these challenges. When properly managed, friction welding facilitates …
Read MoreEWI welcomes Procter & Gamble’s packaging development group as a member company. P&G has long been a giant in world of consumer products, and EWI looks forward to supporting their mission to become the best packaging organization in the consumer world.
Read MoreWe are pleased to welcome United Launch Alliance (ULA) to EWI membership. ULA provides reliable, cost-efficient space launch services for the U.S. government. Customers include the Department of Defense, NASA, the National Reconnaissance Office and other organizations. The company supports strategic U.S. space initiatives with advanced robust launch solutions to provide assured access to space and 100 percent […]
Read MoreThe aerospace industry is leading the way by adopting additive manufacturing (AM) as a method of quickly and cost-effectively producing complex components. In addition to in-process quality control, post-process inspection, material and process development, and property database development, new AM processes are also needed to allow manufacturers to efficiently build large-scale components. EWI has demonstrated […]
Read MoreA lot happens at EWI over the course of a year. We’re involved in a huge number of activities, initiatives, and events aimed at helping manufacturers operate more efficiently, effectively, and economically. This past year was an especially busy one as we expanded our technical capabilities and facilities, increased our support services, invested in applied R&D, […]
Read MoreMany modern electronics and advanced-energy products use ceramic-to-metal joints to achieve optimum performance. When service conditions involve the use of high-temperature gases or aggressive liquids, these assemblies must be hermetically sealed to prevent intrusion of the external environment and/or loss of fluid. This is most common in electronics packaging applications where a long-term seal must […]
Read MoreWith each passing year, the challenge of meeting the 2025 CAFE standards becomes more and more pressing. In order to reach the mandated 54.5 mpg, as well as increased safety regulations, automakers will have to make strong advances in the joining and forming of lightweight materials. EWI’s new infographic overview, Automotive Manufacturing Trends: Meeting the […]
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