Hypetex wins Innovate UK Smart grant for FlaxTex composite
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In addition to its aesthetic qualities, the novel colored natural fiber is waterproof, 100% biodegradable and features enhanced manufacturing attributes thanks to Hypetex’s coloring process.
Monaghan Drills Optimize Chip Evacuation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
MK Tools Rambo Speed Drills are well suited for high-speed applications where efficiency is key, including connecting rods, injection pumps, wheel carriers, guide wheel shafts and more.
Filament winding increases access to high-performance composite prostheses
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Steptics industrializes production of CFRP prostheses, enabling hundreds of parts/day and 50% lower cost.
How Production Looks Different for 3D Printed Furniture Manufacturer Four Years Later: AM Radio #50
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Furniture manufacturer Model No. has shown that there is a demand for customizable, sustainable 3D printed tables, chairs and more since we last covered the company in 2020. But today, production looks different.
Volkmann’s Enclosed 3D Printing Conveyors Prevent Metallic Dust Hazard
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The explosion-proof metal powder conveyors aid compliance with the new NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dust and have earned ATEX certification as proven safe for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Stoke Space Uses Solukon Technology for Depowdering of Rocket Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Stoke’s first- and second-stage engine thrust chambers are additively designed and manufactured in-house with regenerative cooling channels and built-in manifolds, which have features and internal cavities that are typically difficult to depowder.
LS Mtron’s Outsized NPE2024 Presence Jump-Starts Ambitious North American Market Goals
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Korean maker of injection molding machines featured eight machines in its nearly 14,000-square-foot booth with additional presses at Yushin and Incoe’s booths, as it targets 20% market share.
Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel Material Improves Toolmaking Processes
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The hard strength material enables engineers and manufacturers to produce production-grade tooling up to 80% faster — enhancing strength, corrosion resistance and polishability for diverse applications, particularly medical devices and conformal cooling components.
Registro abierto para la tercera edición de Plastics Recycling LATAM
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Plastics Recycling LATAM 2024 reunirá a expertos, innovadores y empresas de la industria para abordar el desafío de los residuos plásticos e impulsar una economía circular.
How to Enhance Efficiency, Reliability of Mold Components With Metal Bonding/Sintering Technology
| MoldMaking Technology
A look at the metal bonding capabilities, application procedures, material compatibility and quality assurance measures of metal bonding/sintering.
Insertos CBN de Tungaloy aumentan la productividad en el torneado de piezas duras
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Tungaloy introduce treinta nuevos insertos DXGQ/U0703 con puntas de CBN soldadas y un rompevirutas HP.
Presentan el documento "Diálogo con la Industria Automotriz 2024"
| Modern Machine Shop México
El documento reúne la visión de las asociaciones, con los indicadores más relevantes del sector para comprender su estado actual, así como sus retos y oportunidades.
Stäubli Appoints New Robotics Director for North America
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Christopher Clark will provide sales, service and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.
Jetcam releases JOC 4 nesting software update
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JOC 4 is the first of several major product releases this year that continue on the path of automation, integration and simplifying the performance of complex operations.
Universal Metrology Platform Enables Moldmakers to Scale Up 3D Measurement Data
| MoldMaking Technology
InnovMetric launches PolyWorks 2024, an open digital ecosystem that enables manufacturers to operate and manage 3D measurement data in a way that accelerates product design, development and validation.
Hexcel, Fairmat agreement bolsters U.S. composite recycling efforts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A 10-year agreement between the partners’ Salt Lake City, Utah, facilities will build upon previous agreements for responsible environmental stewardship in industry.
Composite accelerator pedal enhances Formula SAE performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Venox Systems was brought into the fold to deliver a 3D printed continuous carbon fiber/PEKK pedal for the TU Wien Racing Team that exceeded its aluminum counterpart.
DOE prize to industrialize WindFloat offshore wind technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
FLOWIN cash prize and technical assistance will enable Principle Power and Aker Solutions to explore ways to serialize fabrication, deploy its offshore wind platform for the U.S.
Renco USA brings Lego-style composite building system to construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
After more than a decade dedicated to R&D, evaluation and testing, the company has proven its MCFR building system in a Lakewood Village project in Florida.
Overcoming the Bottleneck to Customized Manufacturing: Quoting
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Spokbee’s software-as-a-service platform is shaving months off of the quoting and pricing process for 3D printed and other types of configurable products.
MMT Chats: ‘Block and Tackle’ to Build Future Leaders
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges catches up with Editorial Advisory Board member James Jergens to discuss mentorship, leadership, troubleshooting and technology.
In Memorium: Alfred Schenkmann, Schenkmann & Piel
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Schenkmann & Piel co-founder, and closely associated with the wood-based panels industry, Schenkmann passed away at the age of 87.