Additive Manufacturing’s Future
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Additive Manufacturing’s Future

We’re fascinated by this video we came across with Pete Zelinski, Senior Editor for Modern Machine Shop and Editor-In-Chief for Additive Manufacturing. He’s speaking about trends and answering questions about the future of additive manufacturing: Zelinski really hits the nail on the head when he says additive manufacturings growth relies on “designers becoming more aware of…

A Racing Engine Oil Pump Produced through Addictive Manufacturing

A Racing Engine Oil Pump Produced through Addictive Manufacturing

 This week’s Must See video and article comes from Modern Machine Shop. Gears are expensive parts to make in small quantities. This video from 3D Systems describes how just one gear—for an oil pump—was critical to overcoming a problem with excessive oil pressure in a Mitsubishi 4G63 race engine for a car run at over 185…

HPI Hosts Joint Dinner for Geneva/Berne/Decatur Chamber of Commerce

HPI Hosts Joint Dinner for Geneva/Berne/Decatur Chamber of Commerce

Hoosier Pattern recently hosted a joint dinner for the Geneva, Berne and Decatur Chambers of Commerce. The event was held at our facility, and Keith Gerber (Owner, President) gave a short history of HPI and explanation of how products we make are used in foundries including cast parts. Taylor Gage spoke about our Apprentice Program,…

Scouring The World For News About 3D Printing and Other Cool Stuff

Scouring The World For News About 3D Printing and Other Cool Stuff

In our never ending search for cool news about 3D printing and foundry related information, we have two sites for you to check out. Spin Casting Miniature Soldiers  Our first site comes from Foundry Management & Technology Magazine, and it features a great video on spin casting miniature soldiers by an Australian entrepreneur  who shows us what he’s…

HPI and RH Warehouse Donate Funds for Calculators for Bellmont High School

HPI and RH Warehouse Donate Funds for Calculators for Bellmont High School

Hoosier Pattern believes that a strong commitment to our local community is an essential part of our corporate philosophy. After all, strong community ties make for strong business practices. Hoosier Pattern and RH Warehouse recently donated funds to help with the purchase of graphing calculators for the math department at Bellmont High School. Pictured are Keith…

Free Tickets For  RAPID 2014 Exhibition Hall
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Free Tickets For RAPID 2014 Exhibition Hall

These past few months have been busy, and June is no exception. We’ll be at the 2014 RAPID Conference and Expo June 9-12 in Detroit. RAPID is a great destination for learning, networking, and growing your business with additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Dave Rittmeyer and Steve Murray are attending and, to celebrate the event,…

Case Study: OK Foundry & Oswalds Mill Audio
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Case Study: OK Foundry & Oswalds Mill Audio

HPI Case Study Client: OK Foundry, Richmond VA  End User: Oswalds Mill Audio Product: Cast Iron Open Baffle Loudspeaker Background OK Foundry, an iron foundry based in Richmond VA well known for their architectural castings, was recently involved in creating a very unusual end product: a large, freestanding open baffle speakers made of gray iron. The…