PITTSBURGH, Feb. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it
has been named an Edison Award finalist for its industry-first,
additive manufactured cutting tool designed with KENionic™
technology.
The innovative tool mimics organic shape adaptations observed in
nature. The result is a tool that is 45% lighter and has
demonstrated a reduced machining time by approximately 50% compared
to a conventional solution for the targeted customer. The
technology is poised to enhance productivity and efficiency for
customers, particularly in the precision machining of components
for transportation applications.
"At Kennametal, we push the boundaries of innovation in our
industries and being recognized as an Edison Award finalist for our
KENionic™ technology is a testament to that dedication," said Dr.
Carlonda Reilly, Vice President and
Chief Technology Officer. "We take a customer challenge, add our
materials science, design, process and applications engineering
expertise, supplement that with our innovative thinking and we get
a winning formula that helps our customers transform how everyday
life is built."
Award winners will be announced on April
18, 2024 at the annual Edison Awards Ceremony and Gala
Event.
About Kennametal
With over 80 years as an industrial technology
leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to
customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant
solutions. Customers across aerospace and
defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and
transportation turn to Kennametal to help them
manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day
approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in
nearly 100 countries stay
competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1
billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more
at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal:
Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
About the Edison Awards
Established in
1987, The Edison Awards™ is among the most prestigious accolades
honoring excellence in new product and service development,
marketing, design and innovation. Their mission is to be a leader
in globally recognizing, honoring and fostering innovation and
innovators to create a positive impact in the world.
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