Kennametal Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, has been recognized as an Edison Award finalist for its additively manufactured cutting tool holder, developed with the innovative KENionic technology.
The Edison Awards celebrate excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design, and innovation.The cutting-edge tool holder, leveraging organic shapes inspired by nature, boasts a remarkable 45% reduction in weight and has demonstrated a noteworthy 50% decrease in machining time compared to conventional solutions, specifically tailored for the targeted customer base.
This breakthrough technology stands poised to elevate productivity and efficiency, particularly in the precision machining of transportation components.
The PBF-LB steel cutter body facilitates seamless tooling changes, while the additive manufacturing design incorporates multiple channels to precisely deliver coolant where it’s most impactful.
At Kennametal, we continually push the boundaries of innovation within our industries, and being named an Edison Award finalist for our KENionic technology underscores our unwavering commitment to advancement,” said Carlonda Reilly, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Kennametal.
“By integrating customer challenges with our expertise in materials science, design, process, and applications engineering, coupled with innovative thinking, we’ve crafted a winning solution that empowers our customers to redefine the foundations of everyday life”.
The anticipation builds as the award winners will be revealed on April 18, 2024, during the prestigious Edison Awards Ceremony and Gala Event. The recognition as an Edison Award finalist reaffirms Kennametal’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the industry.
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