Cameron Kerkau

Detroit

Associate Editor at SME Media

Comics Writer and Editor at Freelance

Freelance comics writer/editor. Currently working on: Gilgamesh: Eternal. He/Him.

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AML3D Delivers Copper-Nickel Component for US Navy Submarine

Jan 9, 2025 | advancedmanufacturing.org | Cameron Kerkau

AML3D Limited, an Australian additive manufacturing (AM) solutions provider, has fulfilled a prototype copper-nickel tailpiece component order for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia-Class nuclear submarine program.
Markforged Demos Dual 3D Printer at IMTS

Sep 16, 2024 | advancedmanufacturing.org | Cameron Kerkau

One of the highlights at IMTS 2024 last week in Chicago was Markforged Holding Corp.’s new FX10 composite and metal 3D printer. The FX10, which was announced two weeks ago, is said to be the world's first industrial printer that can process both metal filaments and composites with continuous fiber reinforcement.
U.S. Gives TSMC $6.6 Billion to Manufacture Chips in Arizona

Apr 8, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

TSMC Arizona Corp. will receive up to $6.6 billion in direct funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act, with plans to build a third semiconductor fabrication plant in Phoenix. The Department of Commerce calls this a significant step in providing U.S. manufacturers a reliable domestic supply of semiconductors.
Manufacturing Economy Expands in March

Apr 1, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March after 16 months of contraction, with demand improving and output surging, the Manufacturing Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported Monday. ISM recorded a manufacturing PMI of 50.3% in March, crossing the 50% threshold into growth territory for the first time since September 2022. “We are highly likely in our next growth cycle,” Timothy Fiore, chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said in a teleconference.
Stratasys Establishes Customer Advisory Board

Mar 28, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Stratasys Ltd., a polymer 3D printing solutions provider, today announced the establishment of an industrial customer advisory board (CAB) to provide the company with insight on the additive manufacturing (AM) industry. The new body conducted its first workshop in December of last year.
Automation Alley Publishes Latest Integr8 Playbook

Mar 20, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Automation Alley, a nonprofit business association based in Troy, Mich., has released its third 2024 Integr8 Roundtable Series playbook: “Shaping Tomorrow: Mastering Additive Manufacturing.” This edition focuses on the impact of additive manufacturing (AM) on traditional design processes. “The additive process continues to redefine the way factories approach and think about how products are made,” Tom Kelly, executive director and CEO of Automation Alley, said in a press release.
WiM, WiMEF Announce Board of Directors

Mar 5, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Women in Manufacturing (WiM) and Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) each announced their 2024 Board of Directors members yesterday. WiM is adding 20 members to its board, while WiMEF is adding 21, all of whom will begin their terms on April 1.
Manufacturing Slips in February

Mar 1, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted for the 16th consecutive month, with the PMI down 1.3 points in February (47.8%) from January (49.1%). The downturn is largely due to seasonal factors, according to Timothy Fiore, chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.
Minneapolis College Launches Engineering Program for High School Students

Feb 28, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Dunwoody College of Technology, a Minneapolis-based institution, has launched a post-secondary enrollment option (PSEO) for students interested in pursuing an engineering degree while in high school. The college is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 semester. Students accepted into the program, called Engineering Now, will earn college credits from an ABET-accredited engineering program while meeting high school requirements, the school says.
Schaeffler Announces New Ohio Automotive Manufacturing Facility

Feb 26, 2024 | sme.org | Cameron Kerkau

Schaeffler AG is adding a manufacturing facility in Dover, Ohio, focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions, the company announced today. Schaeffler is investing $230 million in Ohio by 2032, the company says, in constructing the Dover facility and other expansions. As part of an agreement with the State of Ohio and JobsOhio, the state's private economic development corporation, Schaeffler will receive incentives via grants and tax credits for these investments.