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As global competition stiffens, manufacturing sectors of all stripes are embracing emerging technologies in order to meet customer demands. In the realm of metal casting, Pennsylvania-based Effort Foundry is leading the charge by investing in new technology as part of a continuous improvement program.

“Casting hasn’t really changed much in the last 1,000 years,” admits Michael Unmann, the director of machining operations at Effort Foundry. “But now we’re bringing in technology like solidification simulation, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning to prevent defects in our castings and advance our rapid prototyping capabilities.”

Preventing defects and avoiding what can be extraordinarily costly rework is the key to efficiency at an operation where single manufactured pieces can weigh up to a ton. The centerpiece of Effort Foundry’s newfound virtual modeling ability is their 3D scanning hardware and software.

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