Mantle Metal 3D Printing System for Toolmaking, Prototypes

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The technology is designed for easy installation and use so that, with minimal training, manufacturers can have users quickly operating and running the machine.

Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Polyphenylene Oxide

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

Behind the scenes of the discovery of PPO.

Rectificadora VGrind 340S, de Vollmer, reafila herramientas de carburo pequeñas

| Modern Machine Shop México

La rectificadora VGrind 340S, de Vollmer, está diseñada para producir y reafilar herramientas de metal duro pequeñas y rotacionalmente simétricas. Es ideal para aplicaciones en las industrias de electrónica e ingeniería médica.

Recycling Challenges Become Opportunities with the Aid of New Technologies

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

The latest recycling equipment on view at the K Show handles more materials, is more efficient and produces higher quality output than ever achieved before.

Xact Metal’s XM300G 3D Printers for Large Quantities, Large Parts

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The series comes in single-, dual- or quad-independent laser system models with 100% overlapping print zones that are said to offer industrial speed and performance.

IMDEA Materials Institute helps create intelligent sensors for aviation composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

As a part of the European Union’s DOMMINIO project, IMDEA Materials Institute is helping to create embedded smart sensors via 3D printing to provide real-time updates on aircraft during flight.  

AZL announces upcoming joint R&D partner projects

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Kick-off meetings for consortium projects covering cell-to-pack battery casing architecture, composite tailgate concepts and a study into the utility and cargo bikes sector are taking place Oct. 27 and 28.  

Arkema finaliza la adquisición de Polímeros Especiales en México

| Products Finishing México

La adquisición de Polímeros Especiales por parte de Arkema fortalecerá la oferta de esta última en cuanto a soluciones libres de solventes.

Gate Cutting Technology Advances Mold Material Separation

| MoldMaking Technology

Ermanno Balzi’s latest technology uses the the axial movement of a cutter to optimally separate the molded part from the cold runner during the mold cycle.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Propex Furnishing Solutions

| CompositesWorld

Propex Furnishing Solutions reveals its newest developments in self-reinforced composite technology including polymer-based Curv, Curv Tactical thermoplastic composites and Curv-on-Core technology.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Sekisui Chemical

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Japan-based Sekisui Chemical presents its various composites-focused divisions and the various materials, process technologies and services that are available through each.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Gummiwerk Kraiburg GmbH & Co. KG

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Kraibon elastomers can be directly integrated into different material classes such as composites, providing improved acoustics, splinter protection, energy absorption and more.  

Moldmaking Industry GBI Ends August Flat

Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology

The August Gardner Business Index (GBI) indicated a lack of growth, having squeaked out a reading just barely above the line dividing expansion and contraction.
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MC Machinery to Host Grand Opening for Southeast Technology Center Oct. 6

| MoldMaking Technology

Catered food and machine demonstrations — including lasers, EDMs, press brakes and automation systems — will celebrate the opening of the 16,000-square-foot facility.  

The Debut of an HMC Series

| Modern Machine Shop

The FH5000 Series from JTEKT Toyoda is compromised of three high-speed horizontal machining centers.

Synthesites, Purdue CMSC advances real-time cure monitoring

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Partners are developing cure simulation using data from dielectric sensors to monitor infusion and autoclave composite structures in real time.  

How to Build a Marketing Strategy Template That Works for You

| Gardner Web

Think of marketing as a journey. Your marketing strategy incorporates all the sights you want to see along the way, including your ultimate destination. A marketing strategy template is a great way to organize your thoughts as you sketch out your strategy.

Understanding HP's Metal Jet: Beyond Part Geometry, Now It's About Modularity, Automation and Scale

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Since introducing its metal binder jetting platform at IMTS in 2018, HP has made significant strides to commercialize the technology as a serial production solution. We got an early preview of the just-announced Metal Jet S100. 

With Digital Sheet Metal Forming System, Desktop Metal Is Going Beyond Additive

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The additive manufacturing technology provider is introducing Digital Sheet Forming (DSF), a solution that requires no tooling. 

Velo3D Debuts 8-Laser Machine for Parts This Size and Bigger

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Sapphire system scales up — see the new machine along with examples of large metal parts 3D printed in one piece.

Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) Cooperates with Other Processes

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Fabrisonic showcases UAM paired with conventional and other additive processes in Booth 433017.

Software for AM Machines Increases OEE, Repeatability

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

AddUp Inc.’s booth focuses on monitoring solutions for its laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition machines with the goal of increasing adoption by consistently producing accurate parts.