Graphicast Inc.,

04/27/2026

As aerospace and defense manufacturing evolves, advanced casting solutions like Graphicast’s ZA-12 process are helping reshape the future of faster, stronger, and more efficient American production.

Learn how casting and forging provide heavy-duty metal components that underpin national infrastructure In aerospace and defense (A&D).

03/27/2026

Superior casting is the foundation of efficient secondary operations at Graphicast.

Our graphite permanent mold and LTA casting technologies produce net and near-net shape parts that often require only minimal finishing.

By reducing machining time, tooling wear, and material waste, we help customers improve throughput and control costs.

This approach is especially valuable for low to medium volume production.
https://graphicast.com/secondary-machining-finishing/

03/25/2026

Improving job flow in a press brake department starts with understanding how work moves through the process and eliminating bottlenecks that slow production.

Predictable flow ensures parts are bent accurately, schedules are met, and material handling is minimized to reduce errors.

When teams align setup practices and sequencing, productivity increases and quality becomes more consistent across jobs.

A smoother press brake workflow supports faster turnaround and better customer satisfaction.
https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/article/bending/six-steps-to-create-predictable-job-flow-in-the-press-brake-department

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03/23/2026

Over or under maintaining fluid systems can have a direct impact on machining performance and machine longevity, because cutting fluids are essential for cooling, lubrication, and chip evacuation.

Proper fluid maintenance ensures consistent temperatures, extends tool life, and maintains surface finish quality, while neglect leads to the buildup of contaminants that degrade performance.

On the other hand, overmaintaining or changing fluids too frequently can increase costs without improving outcomes, so finding the right balance matters.

Strategic fluid system care supports smoother operations and more predictable machining results.

Consider this advice which can help you strike the right balance in your fluid maintenance efforts.

03/20/2026

Transform your manufacturing process with Graphicast's custom metal casting!

Our innovative zinc-aluminum alloys combined with our proprietary techniques mean you never have to choose between quality, speed, and affordability.

Ready to elevate your projects? Get in touch with us today!

We combine better parts at lower costs to deliver custom metal graphite castings in zinc-aluminum alloy with our mold casting process.

03/18/2026

In today's rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape, leveraging data-driven insights is becoming essential for success.

A well-implemented monitoring system can uncover hidden relationships between equipment performance and production quality, leading to proactive maintenance and improved safety.

By employing correlation and regression analysis, manufacturers can identify potential failure points before they escalate, ultimately driving efficiency and reducing downtime.

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Analysis tools that identify relationships between shop activities and equipment can help uncover the causes of production-related failure.

03/16/2026

VCU innovators have developed a pulsatile “artificial blood” pump that lets surgical simulations mimic real human physiology.

The reciprocating diaphragm device can dynamically adjust heart rate, stroke volume, and blood pressure so trainees can practice managing chaotic trauma scenarios, from gunshot wounds to blast injuries. It’s designed to support both civilian trauma training and VCU Health’s Military Civilian Partnership.

Better patient outcomes are the ultimate goal, along with increased practical training for surgeons and medical professionals.

Learn more:

For a physician training to become a surgeon, the practice of surgical simulation is critical to building skills that will transfer to a real-life operating room.

03/13/2026

AI-powered medical devices are moving from promise to practice. However, success hinges on more than smart algorithms.

Healthcare leaders need solid governance, secure and unbiased data, and upfront financing for training, integration, and infrastructure. When clinicians are engaged early and AI augments (not replaces) their judgment, systems can scale safely and earn trust.

Find out more:


https://www.mddionline.com/artificial-intelligence/strategies-for-implementing-ai-powered-medical-devices

03/11/2026

AI is transforming medical device development by removing bottlenecks without replacing human expertise.

From early-stage research to regulatory approval, intelligent tools streamline workflows, reduce rework, and accelerate time-to-market.

MedTech teams are now able to make faster, data-driven decisions across every phase of product development.

The result: safer devices delivered more efficiently to patients who need them.



https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/how-ai-is-actually-helping-medtech-teams-move-faster-across-every-stage-of-medical-device-development/

03/09/2026

Single-use medical devices don't have to come at the expense of the planet.

By prioritizing material selection, smarter design, and efficient manufacturing, medtech companies can enhance sustainability without compromising patient safety.

Strategic approaches like re-sterilization, recycled materials, and waste minimization are paving the way for greener healthcare.

The future of medical devices is both safe and sustainable.



https://www.plasticstoday.com/medical/medical-device-sustainability-requires-strategic-material-selection-and-waste-reduction-practices

03/06/2026

New research is raising serious questions about dissolvable medical devices and what happens after they break down inside the body.

A recent study found that some biodegradable implants can leave behind microplastic byproducts that persist in the bloodstream for years.

These findings suggest that degradability alone is not enough when patient safety is at stake.

For medical device developers, material selection and long-term byproduct analysis are becoming critical design considerations.



https://www.mddionline.com/product-development/inside-the-unforeseen-dangers-of-dissolvable-medical-devices