LeoShape Collaborates With Formlabs for 24-Hour Custom-Made Orthopedic Solutions

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

LeoShape and Formlabs are partnering to streamline the orthopedic solution process, increase speed and enhance precision to deliver tailor-made orthopedic solutions to patients.

Vision Miner Completes Acquisition of AddWise

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The acquisition combines Vision Miner’s experience in printing high-temperature performance materials with AddWise’s advanced manufacturing capabilities.

UPM Additive Solutions and Authentise Develop Vendor Managed Inventory Solution for Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution for additive manufacturing streamlines inventory management, ensuring that critical materials are always available and minimizing the need for manual intervention.

Machine Tool Markets See Minor Changes, U.S. Sees Growth

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

While global machine tool activity in 2023 was rather unremarkable, the U.S saw growth across all metrics tracked by the survey.
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Thin-Film Sensors Integrated Directly Onto Cavity Surface

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Fraunhofer IST researchers say the wear-resistant thin-film sensors are deposited onto the tool surface, enabling direct temperature and flow measurements in critical areas of a mold.

W&H Expanding Office, Warehouse in Rhode Island

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Expansion said to strengthen support and foster further growth in North America, says builder of film extrusion and converting equipment.    

Production Machining's July 2024 News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s July 2024 news highlights include new company facilities, industry events, sustainability efforts and more.

Nidec DED Metal AM Printer Features Large Build Envelope

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The company says this large-format 3D printer expands the capabilities of laser powder DED 3D printing.

Patents Granted for AIM3D Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

AIM3D announced four patents protecting extrusion topology and a solution for pellet processing.

Okamoto Surface Grinders Provide Smooth Table Tracking

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Okamoto highlights its ACC-SA1 MDI controlled Saddle Type surface grinders, designed with three grinding cycles and a rigid wheelhead assembly to enable high-precision grinding and extended machine life. 

Iscar Milling Tools Provide High Productivity in Range of Applications

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Mill-4-Feed high-feed milling tools provide a cutting action capable of optimized metal removal rates while being easy on the machine.

Escáneres portátiles de Hexagon permiten flexibilidad en las mediciones

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence presenta una nueva tecnología de escaneado 3D portátil.

UV curing systems save composites curing time, energy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: IST America presents a comprehensive selection of UV, IR and hot air technologies, designed to deliver results in less than a minute.

Thermolysis rCF pellets meet high-stress environment application needs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Test results indicate that Thermolysis’ short fiber rCF pellets are comparable to or surpass virgin carbon fiber pellets in tensile and flexural strength, making them suitable for injection molding and 3D printing.

Three-Axis Mill Delivers High Performance for Mold and Die Work

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: The VMX42Di machine, among other featured models, demonstrates Hurco’s Companies’ focus on productive manufacturing and automation/CNC machine tending.

Toray, Elevated Materials repurpose carbon fiber prepreg waste

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

MOU advances efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources and decrease pollution through upcycling of Toray’s composite material scrap.

Ride or Die for Heroes: Join Retired Moldmaker's Epic 10,000-Mile Quest to Support Our Wounded Warriors!

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Buckle up! Larry Patten is back on his iron horse, roaring 10,000 miles for iWarriors. No GPS, no hotels—just guts and glory. Your support fuels this epic ride. Ready to roll?

First Half of 2024 Most-Viewed Articles

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MoldMaking Technology articles with the most engagement so far in 2024.

How 3D Printing Aids Sustainability for Semiconductor Equipment: The Cool Parts Show Bonus

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Hittech worked with its customer to replace fully machined semiconductor trays with trays made via DED by Norsk Titanium. The result is dramatic savings in tool consumption and material waste.

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Inspection/ Measurement

| MoldMaking Technology

Inspection/ measurement equipment can include all tools and devices used to verify molds and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design. Access more information about inspection/ measurement in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, products, services and more.  

End-to-End Quality Management For Aseptic PET Beverage Bottling

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Sidel introduces Qual-IS comprehensive quality system to merge all QC activities in PET aseptic beverage bottling, from the preform blowing to laboratory management.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Accessories Provide Faster Cycle Times

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom is showcasing a range of machining accessories designed to work intuitively with Citizen machines.