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Tempest Program receives new funding
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Ministry of Defence awards £656 million to BAE Systems for Tempest next-generation combat aircraft program.
Austro Engine researches future propulsion systems for general aviation
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A sister company to composite airframer manufacturer Diamond Aircraft, Austro Engine collaboratively studies an ignition jet option using sustainable aviation fuels for reduced emission results.
ELIOT Project finds solvolysis best method for aerospace biocomposites recycling
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Aimplas and TNO study analyzed 12 methods for six different biocomposites. Solvolysis and pyrolysis proved the two most promising alternatives tested in large-scale production at a pilot plant.
Multicoupling Range Extended
| MoldMaking Technology
Hasco’s quick-connect system for multiple cooling circuits has added U.S., French and HT versions.
Scott Bader Turkey is established
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The new office in Istanbul and official company name, Scott Bader Tr Özel Kimyasallar Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Şirketi, enables the growth of composite, adhesive and functional polymer markets in Turkey.
Regent unveils full-scale seaglider mock-up, plans for expansion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Up to 600,000 square feet of new manufacturing and testing space is anticipated to fulfill $8 billion in global orders for the composite, all-electric maritime vehicle.
German consortium develops biopolymer-based Cellun composite
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) and partners present a conventional composite material alternative using cellulose that can be processed using industrial processing methods.
Metaspectral to Advance Vision Technology for Recycling
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Company received further funding from British Columbia’s CleanBC Plastics Action Fund
MC Machinery’s Wire-Laser Metal 3D Printer for Efficient, Versatile Processing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The printer applications include rapid prototyping, mold and die, one-offs, short runs, mass manufacturing, maintenance, repair, tooling and more.
Twin-Screw Feeder Ideal for Hard-to-Handle Materials
| Plastics Technology
Twin-screw gravimetric feeder features a horizontal agitator so that the two screws are always filled with material.
Lithoz Partners With SiNAPTIC for Ceramic Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The deal includes joint sales and marketing activities, as well as the purchase of seven Lithoz CeraFab S65 Medical printers for SiNAPTIC’s new research center in Lafayette, Colorado.
“La conversación sobre sostenibilidad debe hacerse realidad”: Dow
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Colaboradores y aliados de Dow, del negocio de Empaques y Plásticos de Especialidad, se reunieron en México para revisar sus avances y afianzar sus compromisos en materia de sostenibilidad.
Open Mind's Updated CAD/CAM Suite Enhances NC Programming
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: HyperMill 2023 includes a new General Transformation Pattern feature that uses a selected reference geometry and searches for the same reference in all other models regardless of its spatial orientation.
Slide Components Can Run Greaseless, Provide New Side Actions
| Plastics Technology
Progressive Components says the Z-Series proprietary treatment guarantees long-term operation and durability, while there are also new side-action options for greaseless applications.
Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Cross-training, bringing it all in-house, molding and collaborative design are essential to Helm Tool's success.
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Soniclayer 1600 Combines Ultrasonic 3D Printing With CNC Milling
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The printer features an ultrasonic additive manufacturing 3D printing process which generates very little heat, making it possible to embed electronics, fiber optics, sensors and other components inside these prints.
Avient Receives PLASTICS’ 2023 Re|Focus Sustainability Innovation in Design Award
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Said to be the first digital tool of its kind, the award was for Avient’s post-consumer recycled resin Color Prediction Service.
Tecnologías de termoformado fueron exhibidas por Grupo Janfrex
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Grupo Janfrex presentó en Expo Plásticos Guadalajara 2023 la tecnología GN Contact Heat que ofrece un diseño compacto, bajo consumo energético y que resulta ideal para volúmenes bajos de producción.
Contest Seeks Innovative End-Use 3D Printed Parts
Stephanie Hendrixson | Production Machining
The Cool Parts Showcase is looking for 3D printed components that are currently in use or show promise as future solutions.
Unimat 75: máquina roscadora semiautomática de alto rendimiento
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: Fijatec (stand 922, pabellón MSC) exhibirá la máquina roscadora semiautomática Unimat 75.
How composites have become a necessity
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Composites used to be one of many material options across industries and applications, but that's not the case anymore.
Form Tapping Improves Tool Life, Costs
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Moving from cut tapping to form tapping for a notable application cut tooling costs at Siemens Energy and increased tool life a hundredfold.