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    MTI and Siemens Join Forces to Lead the Way in Welding Technology for The Axle Market
    MTI's latest double axle friction welding machine is fully automated and reduces cycle times by up to 10 percent.

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    Friction Welding: Turning Out Forged Quality Products and Components
    Our friction welding technologies help companies save time and money on their projects; leading to an improved bottom line.

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    MTI Builds on 2017 Successes
    With the welcoming of the new year, MTI looks back at some of its most notable accomplishments in 2017.

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    Eyes of an Engineer: Part 3
    In part three of the “Eyes of an Engineer” series, we introduce you to two Notre Dame ESTEEM students who began working at MTI as part of their capstone thesis.

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    MTI Opens Doors and Minds to Manufacturing
    South Bend area schools toured MTI in celebration of Manufacturing Day. The nation-wide event introduces students to high-tech manufacturing jobs.

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    NASA and Other Key Members Acknowledge MTI for Contributions in Journey to Mars
    MTI was recognized by NASA and other key members for contributions in the journey to mars. MTI inertia welded the powerhead main injectors for the RS-25 engine.

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Upset Control and Pressure Modulation with Dynamic Profile Modification
    MTI's Dan Adams provides more detail in episode three of our series on upset control and length control for rotary friction welding.

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Upset Control and Torque Modulation
    Dan Adams of MTI introduces an upset control technique that's at least 10x's faster than pressure modulation in part three of our Whiteboard Wednesdays series on Rotary Friction Welding upset control.

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    MTI Receives Nadcap Accreditation for Welding
    To demonstrate a continued commitment to quality, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) announces that they have been successful in achieving Nadcap accreditation for welding at their Sheridan Street location.

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    Aerojet Rocketdyne Recognizes MTI for Contributions to RS-25 Rocket Engine
    Aerojet Rocketdyne recognized Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) for its work on the RS-25 rocket engine, a key element of NASA’s space exploration program.

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    Whiteboard Wednesday: Upset Control and Pressure Modulation
    When it comes to friction welding, we want to work towards repeatability, even when there are incoming part variations. But how can we do that? One way is through pressure modulation. Dan Adams of MTI goes in-depth into Rotary Friction Welding upset control in this latest Whiteboard Wednesday video.

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    MTI's Manufacturing Services Recognized For Outstanding Technical Performance
    MTI's manufacturing services recognized for outstanding technical performance on the TIRS-02 program.

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