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Spirit Q3 financial results raise concern of business viability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Significant anticipated cash deficit and increased operating losses have raised doubts over the company’s ability to continue operations, leading to Boeing and Airbus loan advancements.
Boston Materials gains $13.5 million for Z-axis Fiber expansion, supply chain partnership establishment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Boston Materials builds on its manufacturing footprint in the U.S., growing its composite materials deployment into semiconductor and aerospace markets.
Addcomposites announces AFP-XS global install base milestone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
More than 50 of the production-ready AFP solution for small- to medium-scale composite part manufacturing have been installed and is rapidly growing thanks to its affordability and versatility.
Intuitive Machines debuts moon buggy for Artemis program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
IM’s Moon RACER is one of three lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs being considered by NASA for future operations on the lunar surface.
Tighitco receives production, spares award for CH-53K helicopter
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Activities for the Sikorsky aircraft will be supported by Tighitco’s U.S. Complex Composites division from 2025-2027.
Emvolon Reaches Milestones to Help Hard-to-Abate Industries
| Valve Magazine
The company has secured partnerships with major biogas suppliers, green methanol product offtakers, equipment and technology corporations, and a licensing agreement with MIT.
Peer-Reviewed LNG Lifecycle Assessment Released
| Valve Magazine
Cheniere’s algorithm further improves the modeling of GHG emissions across the company’s supply chain, utilizing actual operational data.
Ejector Pins Offer Benefits to Mold Performance
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Regal Components Inc. offers its M2 Thru-Tuff ejector pins to elevate mold efficiency and durability.
Video: AM for Product Development at Pella Corporation
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Speed to market is a critical advantage 3D printing can enable. For its new product innovations, Pella iterates quickly using prototypes and tooling produced via AM.
Henkel Develops Loctite 3D Resins for Industrial, Medical Applications
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: Henkel has expanded its material portfolio with Loctite 3D IND6845 for industrial production and Loctite 3D MED3394 for medical applications.
Xenia Creates Lightweight, High-Performing, Sustainable 3DF Filament Materials for Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The filaments’ properties include exceptional strength, lightweight design, chemical resistance and sustainability.
Los centros de mecanizado Fryer aumentan la estabilidad y el rendimiento
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Fryer Machine Systems lanza su serie TC de centros de mecanizado, construidos con una mesa fija de gran capacidad y opciones de husillo de alto par.
Variable Nozzle 3D Extrusion Printer Uses VFGF Processing for Economical Large-Format Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The QUEEN 1 offers large-volume 3D extrusion printing with a variable nozzle that works with a combination of detail mode and turbo mode, and applies the material layer by layer, like a typical 3D printer.
Ulendo and Rev1 Technologies Collaborate on Software Upgrade That Increases Speed of Industrial Extrusion-Based Printers
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: For the CreatBot F430, Rev1 is offering the Ulendo VC vibration compensation software upgrade which is said to quintuple the speed of FFF 3D printers while maintaining part quality, all without changing the machine’s hardware.
Sunnyvale Announced as Expected Location for Second CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility
| Valve Magazine
A key part of the NSTC, this California facility will drive the future of semiconductor innovation and collaboration.
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Moldmaking Contraction Slows in October
Mike Shirk | MoldMaking Technology
Many components contracted less while some stayed flat.
‘Super’ Small Color Masterbatch Pellets for PVC
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Delta Tecnic’s new SSP is manufactured using an advanced process distinct from traditional cryopellet production.
Overall composites index contracting faster than previous month
Mike Shirk | CompositesWorld
New orders, production and prices components all improved over October, though the GBI is still seeing contraction.
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Starbucks México lanza línea de termos y tazas con materiales reciclados
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
La nueva colección, que incorpora plástico reciclado en varios de sus productos, está disponible en las más de 800 tiendas de la marca en la República Mexicana, en cinco diferentes presentaciones.
Four Questions (& Answers) About Data-Driven Process Improvement at CNC Job Shops
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
How can shops can make informed decisions using data-driven feedback to improve shopfloor efficiency and profitability? And how will these technologies differ between high- and low-volume production?
Sandvik Coromant Parting, Grooving Concept Improves Stability, Chip Control
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Sandvik Coromant’s CoroCut 2 with -RF geometry is designed for secure and high-precision profiling, eliminating the trade-off between chip control and optimized surface finish.
Caracol Develops Vipra AM Robotic Metal DED 3D Printing Platform for Manufacturing Large-Scale Metal Parts
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2024: The integrated DED metal platform for large-scale components combines hardware and software with advanced robotic monitoring and automation.