CEAD and Adaxis Integrate Technologies for More Efficient Robotic Large Format 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

CEAD’s methodology for large-format 3D printing converges within Adaxis’ AdaOne software for the Flexbot platform, giving Flexbot users a smoother, more efficient experience with increased consistency, reliability and build quality, while minimizing potential issues.

Carbon fiber composite pallet revolutionizes freight industry

| CompositesWorld

LOG Point Pallet fuses advanced materials with innovative design and manufacturing to improve supply chains worldwide.

3D Systems’ DMP Flex 350 Triple Offers Efficient, Adaptable Solution for Metal Part Production

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The latest configuration of the DMP Flex 350 platform adds a third laser and larger build area to deliver higher productivity and large, seamless parts.

Injection Molding Supplies Target Mold, Molding Challenges

| MoldMaking Technology

NP2024: Plastixs provides a firsthand look at a variety of solutions for hot runner mold protection, manifolds, mold cooling and fitting installations to transform injection molding processes.  

Spirit AeroSystems expands engineering capabilities via Malaysia Design Center 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New center is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and a robust team to advance Spirit’s agility and capacity in engineering design and support for global customers.

Composites One joins TPRC consortium

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

North American composites supplier collaborates closely with the TPRC, exchanging expertise to advance its objective of better supporting customers.

AkzoNobel Completes Capacity Expansion at Vietnam Facility

| Products Finishing

AkzoNobel added five powder coating lines along with a line for producing water-based products for the consumer electronics market to its multipurpose site in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam. 

High-Throughput, Robust Thermoformer

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: WM Thermoforming’s new generation of FC1000 IM2 offers the highest throughput per square feet.

The Value of Auto Adjust Magazine Bar Feeders

| Production Machining

This bar feeder is designed to offer the flexibility to enable CNC turning centers to perform short-run work that would otherwise require frequent setups over a range of barstock diameters.

Higher Productivity and Energy Savings for Packaging, Industrial Parts

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Bekum is running EPET on its first U.S.-built all-electric shuttle. It is also highlighting the new XBLOW 200 industrial machine with new clamp design, plus a new extrusion head, three-layer retrofits, energy-saving extruder and EBLOW 08 electric shuttles.

Sistemas de medición Starrett proporcionan resultados repetibles

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

L.S. Starrett presenta sistemas de medición ópticos y por video que combinan imágenes de alta resolución, software intuitivo y plataformas mecánicas de precisión.

Standard Hot Runner Cable Range Extension

| MoldMaking Technology

Hasco is now offering its H12251 cable in two different lengths and four different wiring standards.

Walter Surface Technologies Acquires PushCorp

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

With the acquisition of PushCorp, Walter aims to help customers be more productive with robotics and automation for their material removal processes.

The Benefits of Vertically Integrating Metal 3D Printing and Machining

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Having 3D printing and machining within one organization enables Addman’s engineers to collaborate and consolidate so it can quickly make successful metal 3D printed parts.

Neutrex Names John R. Haag President, CEO

| Plastics Technology

Haag has played an integral role in the founding of Neutrex in 1992 and served the company for three decades as general counsel.  

Gardner Business Media Announces Executive Promotions

| Gardner Web

New strategic leadership appointments will strengthen Gardner’s growing plastics processing and mold manufacturing media business

Haimer y TCM Group se unen para cambiar la distribución de tecnología de herramientas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En un interesante paso en el mundo de las herramientas, Haimer y TCM Group han anunciado una asociación estratégica que promete redefinir la forma en que se distribuye la tecnología de herramientas en todo el mundo.

Playmobile utiliza ABS biobasado en línea de juguetes Junior

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Como parte de su compromiso con la sostenibilidad, Playmobil cambió toda su línea Playmobil Junior para integrar materiales a base de plantas de Ineos Styrolution.

Using Virtual Reality to Train New Moldmakers

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

How far are we from a mold manual in virtual reality to train customers in mold assembly? For the answer listen to Torsten Kruse, Kruse Analysis and Rick Finnie, M.R. Mold as they share their team effort to develop VR for moldmaking training. 

Boom Supersonic achieves first XB-1 demonstrator flight

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Supersonic demonstrator met all test objectives, aided by use of carbon fiber materials, advanced avionics, digitally optimized aerodynamics and a supersonic propulsion system.

SGL Carbon achieves annual targets for 2023, invests more in growth markets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SGL highlights record profits in three out of four businesses despite drop in demand from wind market, looks into declining Carbon Fibers unit as it enters 2024.

Anisoprint opens office in China, scales up continuous fiber 3D printer production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With a new location in Shanghai, and a shift in management roles, Anisoprint is looking forward to rapid growth in Chinese, European and U.S. markets, further aided by funding rounds.