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Titomic Opens New Facility, Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in the US
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Huntsville facility will serve as Titomic’s global headquarters supporting commercial and defense initiatives.
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Material Handling Systems Provider Acquires Assets of Distribution Center Design Company
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Expanding engineering expertise and project management for integrated warehouse design and storage solutions.
The AMRC announces U.K. open-access TPC tape development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Dedicated research platform, available to businesses and researchers at the AMRC’s Factory of the Future facility, features Cygnet Texkimp’s hybrid line and tape slitter on a pilot scale.
UltiMaker S6 Enables High-Performance 3D Printing for Defense, Education, Aerospace, Mobility
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Ideal for engineers, manufacturing teams and maintenance crews, the S6 produces reliable parts for functional prototyping, production and repairs at an attractive pricepoint.
Rocket Lab continues building access to space with latest launch vehicle missions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Successful execution of multiple customer missions with reusable composite Neutron and Electron rockets as well as new partnerships highlight Rocket Lab’s expertise.
Japan certifies Proteus tidal turbine, now exporting power to national grid
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Following installation in the Naru Strait, the composite-bladed, 1.1-megawatt turbine has met all national requirements for safety and performance, a milestone to further tidal generation capacity.
Integrated Temperature System Provides Automated Hot Runner Solution
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Barnes Molding Solutions highlights the automated hot runner temperature control system, IntelliGate, from one of its umbrella companies, Synventive Molding Solutions.
Compostable 3D Printing Paste Created as a Sustainable Alternative to Plastics, Styrofoam
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
A research team from the University of Washington, led by Danli Luo, has created Mycofluid, a compostable paste for 3D printing applications, made entirely from recycled food waste.
Plastics Publishing Stalwart T. Peter Sullivan Passes Away at 81
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The longtime publisher, whose decades in plastics media started in the 1970s, held leadership roles among the teams that launched Injection Molding Magazine and Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, in addition to serving on the board of PT publisher, Gardner Business Media.
Comau Collaborates with Multiple Players in AM Applications to Expand Into New Market Sectors
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Comau has defined several collaborations aimed at combining digital additive manufacturing and automation to open new market segments in need of affordable, easy-to-use advanced automation.
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Fathom Edgeworks Launches to Provide Strategic Sourcing in the U.S.
Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing
Navigate supply chain volatility with smart global sourcing.
Bioplast de Antioquia impulsa el reciclaje técnico en Colombia
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Con doble extrusión, control de calidad y visión sostenible, la compañía colombiana trabaja para ser referente en reciclaje técnico y transformación responsable.
MMT Chats: Virtual Reality Transforms Plastics Training
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Innovative technology bridges skills gap through immersive learning experiences.
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Select Machining Technologies' Multitasking Machines Feature Enhanced Dynamics
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Gen 6 ZVH series of four- and five-axis traveling-column machining centers from Ibarmia are well suited for manufacturers seeking precision, efficiency and the capacity to handle large, complex workpieces.
Succeeding at Swiss
Derek Korn | Production Machining
McCormick Industries is no stranger to Swiss-type machining. Here are examples of ways the shop has found to become more efficient not only at using its CNC sliding-headstock machines, but at its overall shopfloor processes and practices, too.
Low-Throughput Dryer Series With Matching Hoopers
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Series comes in a throughput range from 3 oz.-15 lbs/hr. and is said to be ideal for medical molding.
Dürr’s 19,000th Robot is to Support BYD European EV Plant
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Dürr’s globalized expertise supports the Chinese automaker, supplying more than 120 painting and handling robots to the new facility in Hungary.
United Grinding Announces New CEO Appointment at Studer
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Sandro Bottazzo was recently appointed CEO and will take over the responsibility as chairman of the board of directors.
ICYMI: May Roundup
Sarah Barnett | Plastics Technology
May was a busy month, especially with the buzz coming out of the Extrusion Conference. Here’s a quick look at the top articles from May you might have missed.
SPE Thermoforming Division highlights construction equipment composite hood innovation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Plastics Unlimited solved challenges with a customer’s directional drill fiberglass hood, enabling a solution that maintains vibrant appearances and performance even under harsh environmental conditions.
AMSL Aero makes H2 testing milestones for hybrid Vertiia eVTOL
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bankstown and Wellington fuel cell work has helped to verify Vertiia’s powertrain while also feeding electricity into the airport grid, bringing the composites-intensive Australian aircraft closer to flight.
AI-Powered Automation Decreases Machine Tool Programming Time
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division highlights its automated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming tool called ProPlanAI, that cuts the time to program factory machine tools by 75%.