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Metalworking Contraction Slows Slightly in October
Mike Shirk | Modern Machine Shop
While still in a state of contraction, some indicators are improving in the metalworking market.
CEAD Flexcube’s Integrated Milling Options Fully Automate LFAM Postprocessing Within Single System
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The system comes in a space-efficient, cube-shaped 3D printer for LFAM printing with integrated milling options and a 3 + 1 axis system for 45-degree printing.
Injection Molded Parts Competition Now Accepting Entries
| Plastics Technology
Plastics Technology’s Hot Shots parts competition is accepting submissions for the 2025 contest, with winners to be announced at PTXPO 2025.
1000 Kelvin Enhances AI-Automated Build Prep Workflow Software for Metal 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: 1000 Kelvin has expanded its flagship AMAIZE AI co-pilot software to include a more comprehensive suite of advanced automation tools for metal laser powder bed fusion workflows.
Combining Metal and Polymer for Better 3D Printed Tools
Peggy Malnati | Additive Manufacturing
Applications prone to wear call for more durable tooling than 3D printed polymer alone, but full metal is not always necessary.
Spirit sells off Fiber Materials Inc. business to Tex-Tech Industries
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Purchase agreement of high-temperature materials business will be added to Tex-Tech’s specialty textiles and fabrics portfolio following customary approvals.
Antelope Valley School District launches second composites lab at Lancaster High
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lancaster, California lab aims to equip students with skills for immediate workforce entry, community college or further education in engineering, addressing the demand for aerospace workers.
Project Greenlift to develop ground-effect Cicada222x prototype
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Bio-inspired Australian-made craft featuring hemp-reinforced fuselage panels and sustainable fuel capabilities is positioned to meet disaster relief, e-commerce and military needs.
Cooling Solution Increases Efficiency, Energy Savings in Molds
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco America Inc. highlights its Cooling Tornado, a solution for increasing efficiency and saving energy during the cooling of the mold.
7 Takeaways on 3D Printing As a Pathway to Polymer’s Future
Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology
The Cleveland section of SPE hosted “Additive Manufacturing: Printing the Path for the Future” on October 17, 2024. Speakers signaled where AM is and where it is headed with session topics ranging from pellet-based 3D printing to qualification and commercialization of additively manufactured products.
Fine Powder Substitutes PTFE in Plastics, Rubbers, Paints and Coatings
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Together with customers, Dreyplas and Mitsui Chemicals Europe are developing solutions to replace PTFE with UHMW-PE and to optimize tribological properties. This also includes the use of Lubmer UHMW-PE, which is available in granulate form and has been developed by Mitsui Chemicals for extrusion and injection molding applications.
El sistema SLA AM crea piezas de calidad de producción
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El sistema PSLA 270, de 3D Systems, es una solución de manufactura aditiva basada en estereolitografía (SLA) que ofrece velocidad y precisión en la producción de piezas de calidad industrial.
Cooling Bore Creates Turbulent Flow
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Hasco says its Cooling Tornado facilitates turbulent flow, boosting cooling effectiveness by up to 20%.
Growth Comes When Machining Challenges Are Met
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Manufacturers such as SDP/SI that embrace machining challenges ultimately find ways to become more efficient and profitable operations.
H.B. Carbide Grade Improves Edge Security in High-Temperature Applications
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
H.B. Carbide Co. introduces the HB-710 grade for the machining of high-temperature materials, increasing edge line security and resistance.
Reducing Valve Cavitation with AM
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Two different valve equipment manufacturers are finding success with 3D printed products designed to mitigate cavitation, in which vapor bubbles form and burst, potentially causing damage. Designs enabled by laser powder bed fusion counter this downstream effect.
Danish End-of-Arm-Tool (EOAT) Supplier Adds North American Distribution
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Globeius is now distributing Roborex EOAT parts for the North American plastics industry, with online purchasing available.
Rego-Fix’s Center for Machining Excellence Promotes Collaboration
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
The new space includes a showroom, office spaces and an auditorium that will enhance its work with its technical partners.
MMT Chats: Young EDM's Operator's Passion for Technology
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
MoldMaking Technology’s Christina Fuges interviews Trenton Ford, a 30 Under 30 honoree, about hard work, time management, and technology.
Proving thermoplastic composites match carbon fiber/epoxy performance in road bikes
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
CDCQ, LxSim, Addcomp and Argon 18 collaborate to optimize a carbon fiber/PA6 bike seat post, democratizing AFP and demonstrating materials and process for future designs and production.
Nuevo León y Francia colaboran para promover la economía circular
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Nuevo León y Francia presentan acuerdos para fortalecer la economía circular en el Estado, promoviendo normativas en reciclaje, tratamiento de residuos y responsabilidad ambiental.
Presentan la segunda edición del Índice de Desarrollo Industrial
| Modern Machine Shop México
El índice, elaborado por FINSA, destaca tres regiones industriales sólidas en el país, Frontera, Bajío y Centro.