NABUCCO project develops adaptive composite structures for next-gen aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EU Horizon 2020 project exploits structural instability and buckling-driven design to achieve lighter weight, more efficient composite aerospace structures.

The Definitive Guide to Webinars in Grow (so far!)

| GROW

A quick guide for using Grow as a tool for selling, scheduling, and monitoring webinars.

EDM Network Wire EDM Features Four-Axis Cutting

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

The EDMMax 434W fast-wire EDM includes four-axis cutting capability that enables it to cut 3D support structures or other shop-related parts.

Toray announces Torayca T1200 carbon fiber

| CompositesWorld

Torayca T1200 offers an internal structure with high toughness, surpassing T1100 in tensile strength.

Temperature Control Unit Enables Cycle Time Cuts

| MoldMaking Technology

The Microgel Syncro control unit from Frigel North America supplies cold water to the mold only in the cooling phase.  

Partnership to develop large-scale integrated renewable energy system on Åland islands

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Flexens and Lhyfe have formed a partnership for the development and construction of an integrated energy island solution enabling large-scale offshore wind and green hydrogen production.

LSR Advances in Dispensing, Tooling and Automation

| Plastics Technology

At Fakuma 2023, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s LSR injection molding machines showcased advances from itself and partners Reinhardt-Technik, Rico and Sepro.

EHang opens Europe-based unmanned eVTOL center

| CompositesWorld

The Spain-based center aims to set an example for global UAM infrastructure integration.

Servo-Driven Sprue Picker

| Plastics Technology

Wittmann says switching to a servodrive for the WX90 sprue picker results in faster movements, more controlled axes and reduced energy consumption.

Kyocera Precision Tools' Coated Carbide Optimizes Turning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The CA115P/CA125 series is designed to provide extended tool life and superior performance in a variety of machining scenarios.

Mosaic’s Array, Element 3D Printers for Digital, On-Demand Polymer Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Array system is able to print thousands of polymer parts on-site without operator intervention, which means lower lead times for manufacturers and customers, as well as more flexibility and resiliency in supply chains.

Good Advice? Ask 5 Questions

Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining

As business people, when we are asked for opinions or advice, we are usually quick to give it up. This is rarely the best response.

What Mold Buyers Look for in Mold Builders

| MoldMaking Technology

A third-generation injection molder believes communication and collaboration are essential for securing the right moldmaker for the job.

Hybrid Software’s CloudFlow Maker Automates 3D Printing Workflow

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: CloudFlow Maker is a modular production workflow suite for file processing, asset management, soft proofing and workflow automation.

Reifenhäuser adopta guía de trazabilidad de plásticos circulares

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Grupo Reifenhäuser da un paso hacia la sostenibilidad de la industria del plástico mediante la adopción de pasaportes digitales de R-Cycle.      

Altana Launches 10 Resin-Based Cubic Ink Materials for 3D printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The new resins in the Cubic Ink family of 3D printing materials are focused on system-open and industry-applicable additive manufacturing across DLP, LCD and SLA technologies.

3 Lessons Job Shops Can Learn From Laser Cutters

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

This laser-cutting “job shop” designs its processes to make high-mix, low volume work profitable.

Winners Announced for SPE Thermoforming 2023 Parts Competition

| Plastics Technology

More than 30 entries were considered, including 10 in the Sustainability category.  

3D Systems’ Accura AMX Resin Withstands Harsh Thermal Environments

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: The resin material is well suited for the testing of high-temperature components in applications such as HVAC, consumer appliances, motor enclosures, fixtures, mounts, stators, molding/tooling and more.

Buscan fortalecer el talento técnico para el sector de electromovilidad

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Las secretarías de Economía y Educación Pública convocaron a expertos de la industria automotriz para fortalecer el talento técnico en el sector de electromovilidad.

MoldJet Technology Enables High-Throughput Metal, Ceramic Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: Tritone Technologies’ additive manufacturing solutions enable industrial throughput of accurate parts with a range of metal and ceramic materials.

CRP Technology’s Windform TPU Rubber-Like Material for SLS Process

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Windform TPU is a versatile thermoplastic polyurethane which is extremely elastic, flexible and soft because its elongation at break value is less than 400%.