Advanced Manufacturing (Page 8)

Low force friction welding, the robust joining process that combines friction welding and an external heat source, has been validated for metals including steels, aluminum alloys, copper, and more. Recent studies have demonstrated its great potential for titanium alloys as well. Application of Low Force Friction Welding to a Ti-6AL-4V Alloy, written by EWI Senior...

Happy New Year from EWI! If the past 20 months have proven anything, it's that companies need to be nimble and adaptive to succeed in a rapidly changing and often uncertain economy. While EWI has always responded quickly to external challenges, our flexibility was put to the test in 2021. Many interrelated issues – including...

With automation, machine vision, and other manufacturing technologies, mass-produced consumer products are now more consistent and economical than ever.  Why, then, do most new products fail in the marketplace? There are many reasons -- overpricing, development delays, product flaws -- all of which are foreseeable.  As engineers and scientists, we at EWI have seen plenty...