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Honda, Alotech Win Casting of the Year:
The winning ablation-cast space frame nodes represent the design advances achieved through close collaboration among R&D, material and design engineers, and casting technology experts.
On the Fast Track:
A mechanical engineer uses 3-D printing to rapidly prototype cast components for one-of-a-kind bicycle designs.
Improving Energy Efficiency With Customized Monitoring Tools:
Highly adaptable, real-time measurement tools can measure and remotely monitor power-use and process status parameters to improve energy efficiency in metalcasting facilities.
Testing 1-2-3: Material of the Future:
Researchers developed 3-D-printed molding methods and materials to provide exceptional design flexibility while simplifying production of titanium castings.
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