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Patent Secured for 3D Printed Flexible Bellows: The Cool Parts Show Update
Jessica Pompili | Additive Manufacturing
In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we discussed Gunter Kappler’s patenting of these 3D printed metal bellows, as well as similar 3D printed bellows developed by Quadrus, a contract additive manufacturer who was inspired by Kappler Engineering. Here is that update or see the original episode:
Haitian Develops Special Edition JU, MA Series for Increased Energy Savings
Angela Osborne | Plastics Technology
These models are designed to enable molders to select the right performance level for their needs with the same energy savings but at a lower cost.
Renishaw Measurement System Provides Flexible, High-Volume Gaging
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PMTS 2025: Equator measurement systems are designed to provide a fast, highly repeatable and versatile gage for shopfloor use.
Airbus awarded Oberon contract for two SAR satellites using CFRP Wrapped Rib design by OSS
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Oxford Space Systems (OSS) has collaborated with Airbus subsidiary SSTL to deliver efficient CarbSAR SmallSat with large, scalable, stowable and lightweight reflector antenna using CFRP structures.
Month After Month
Jeff Norgord | GROW
I have been incredibly fortunate to tag along with our editors, getting my feet on the floor inside a few dozen manufacturing facilities. Honestly, it’s a joy watching the interaction between materials, machines, and people. The experience of being inside the walls of a manufacturer—that never gets old.
Thermoplastic composite partnership drives customer support, systems industrialization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: Unwind3D Srl and Advanced International Multitech are highlighting the Spidui compression molding cell and TP Multi-Station Lines for significant scale-up of thermoplastic parts production.
AI Comes to Resin Conveying with Conair Technology
| Plastics Technology
This patented technology automatically detects source-to-destination conditions and autonomously adjusts the conveying system in real-time to move material under optimal conditions.
ReSComp Engineering is spun off from University of Padova
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Newly founded company is leveraging decades of research and patented methodologies to deliver innovative solutions for composite reliability and structural health monitoring.
Roboze, Yamaha MotoGP extend technical motorsports partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Additional five years of collaboration will continue to focus on the extensive use of Roboze’s 3D printing technology for lightweight composite components.
Airbus pushes ZEROe aircraft project timeline to 2040s
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hydrogen-powered aircraft program is being delayed from original 2035 plan, with Airbus expanding nearer term plans to flight test SAF engines for a next-gen single aisle instead.
Archer raises $300 million for hybrid defense aircraft platform
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Since the launch of Archer Defense, the eVTOL company looks to develop its capabilities in composites and batteries, as well as ongoing commercialization of its Midnight platform.
Five-minute autoclave augments high-volume TPC manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: Corebon unveils a system solution that eliminates the need for traditional autoclaves and presses, delivering consistent, high-quality TPC parts in less than 5 minutes.
Hexagon Purus 2024 results indicate H2 and battery systems growth, uncertain future outlook
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Q4 and full-year 2024 developments saw an 8% and 42% revenue increase, respectively, thanks to various milestones and agreements, though near-term market outlook for 2025 remains undetermined.
Additional PVD Grades Offer Benefits for Grooving Series
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Tungaloy-NTK highlights three high-performance PVD grades (AH8005, AH7025 and AH6235) newly added to its TetraForceCut and TetraMiniCut grooving series.
MMT Chats: 2024 Mold Designer of the Year
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
As we anticipate the 2025 SPE MTD award winners, look back at 2024 Mold Designer of the Year, Keith LeSage of Westminster Tool.
Episode 49: Yannick Willemin, Catalysium
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
Yannick Willemin, founder of Catalysium, a new consultancy that specializes in investment trends within the composites industry, discusses the investment side of advanced manufacturing as well as industry trends shaping the composites landscape.
Comprehensive material ranges, demonstrator displays support aerospace, automotive targets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
JEC World 2025: Hexcel responds to production quality, rate and sustainability needs with the latest composite material portfolios and project highlights.
Keep Your Eye on DED: Applications Are Expanding
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Adding features, producing complete parts, repairing existing parts: Because of the advances directed energy deposition (DED) is seeing, all these roles are finding greater use.
Ingersoll Turning Tool Features Modular Design for Easier Setup
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Ingersoll WinTwist line features a modular design to facilitate easier setup and to make it simpler to adapt to multispindle and Swiss-type machines.
Americhem EcoLube MD PFAS Free Internally Lubricated Compounds for Health Care Applications
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Americhem has formulated EcoLube compounds in a wide variety of base resins.
HMG Paints Nominated for National Family Business Awards
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
HMG Paints Ltd. is a finalist for the North and Northern Ireland Family Business of the Year award and the People’s Choice award for the 2025 National Family Business Awards.
Haimer Tooling Solutions Provide Repeatable Turning Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
PMTS 2025: Haimer’s shrink-fit toolholders and presetting machines are designed to optimize turning tool productivity.