A lot is happening in the cutting tool industry in the month of April. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happening in the industry this month.

FABTECH 2024

FABTECH provides a convenient venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, find the tools to improve productivity, and discover new solutions to all of your metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. It puts you face-to-face with more companies, people, technologies, industries and equipment than you could review in months on your own. 

FABTECH only happens every two years – so don’t miss this chance to make new connections, strengthen your business and increase profits. To register for the June conference click here. 

Paso del Norte Engine Receives NSF Engines Award

The Paso del Norte Engine, consisting of the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Aerospace Center and W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation, has received one of 10 inaugural United States National Science Foundation Regional Innovation Engine (NSF Engines) awards.

For winning, the Paso del Norte Engine will initially receive up to $15 million in funding for the next two years, with a potential NSF investment of $160 million for the team over the next 10 years.

For more information on other NSF Regional Innovation Engine Awardees click here.

BestColleges Announces Scholarships for WOC in STEM

BestColleges has opened its second annual BestColleges Scholarship for Black Women in STEM for applications. The organization will be awarding $6,000 scholarships to five women currently pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). BestColleges, the education advisory brand of Red Ventures LLC, says it’s committed to breaking down barriers for students in underrepresented communities.

For more information on how to apply click here. 

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