Flat Pattern Exporter (FPExport) is a standalone WPF utility that connects to a running Autodesk Inventor session and automates flat-pattern exports for sheet-metal parts. The tool scans assemblies or ...

The Thread Modeler tool has been developed to allow Autodesk Inventor users to generate a realistic modeled equivalent thread based on an existing Inventor thread feature. Users are able to select an ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an experienced weight lifter, and I wanted to create a bumper-like cover for use with metal weight plates," said an inventor, from McKinleyville, Calif., ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new roofing panel that would greatly reduce heat absorption to keep the home or business cooler and more comfortable in hot summer ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Governor Glenn Youngkin made a huge business announcement Friday at Acoustical Sheet Metal. The Governor revealed the company’s third expansion, which creates 350 ...

Virginia Beach-based Acoustical Sheetmetal Co. will invest $45.8 million to expand its operations, with plans to add 350 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Friday. Acoustical Sheetmetal is a ...

COUNTERING TRADE PRACTICES THAT UNDERMINE NATIONAL SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation to increase the tariff to 50% on steel and aluminum. RESTORING FAIRNESS TO STEEL AND ...

Clinching is a sheet metal joining process that has been used for decades. It offers a fast, clean way to join metal parts without welding or screws. In this article, we share clinching 101 knowledge ...

Harbor Freight has a long history as a retailer of budget-friendly tools suitable for the DIY hobbyist workshop, in addition to some otherwise unexpected Harbor Freight items. Anyone interested in ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Alpha Sheet Metal Works, a metal fabricator, today announced it is expanding its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $3.7 million investment will create 14 new jobs. With ...