Virtual Foundry’s M300 Tool Steel Filamet Offers Strength, Versatility for FFF 3D Printing

The Virtual Foundry developed its M300 Tool Steel Filamet material for fused filament fabrication, offering compatibility with a variety of 3D printers.

Perspectives on Sustainability in Mold Building: A Diverse Outlook

In conversations with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term.  

Production Machining's February 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s February 2024 news highlights include new facilities and expansions, partnerships, anniversaries and more.

Siemens’ Engineering HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor Optimizes Additive Manufacturing

The HEEDS AI Simulation Predictor empowers organizations to take full advantage of the digital twin to optimize products through advanced state-of-the-art artificial intelligence with built-in accuracy awareness.

Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82

Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.

Broetje-Automation demonstrates rCF placement via AFP

Through the ScrapSeRO project, the system integrator and machine builder successfully processed recycled composites, in addition to more traditional materials, via its highly flexible Staxx One system.

Wilson Plans to Sell Customizable Airless, 3D Printed Basketball

This limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball offering enhanced customization and color options will be available for purchase on Feb. 16.

Hyfer Objects furniture incorporates Sulapac wood composites

High-end design furniture is 3D printed from bio-based, eco-friendly materials for aesthetic and sustainable home product options.

At General Atomics, Do Unmanned Aerial Systems Reveal the Future of Aircraft Manufacturing?

The maker of the Predator and SkyGuardian remote aircraft can implement additive manufacturing more rapidly and widely than the makers of other types of planes. The role of 3D printing in current and future UAS components hints at how far AM can go to save cost and time in aircraft production and design.

Your One-Stop Shop for All NPE2024 News

From pre-show coverage to post-show coverage — with at the show coverage in between — you can rely on Plastics Technology to keep you informed on all things related to NPE2024.

Robotic Automation Options for Vertical Turning Centers

Custom robotic machine tending systems designed for specific high-volume machining applications can yield significant productivity and product flow benefits.

Company Announces Color of the Year

Axalta Coating Systems’ 2024 Global Automotive Color of the Year is Starry Night.

Bandera to Run 5-Layer Blown Film Line at NPE2024

Italian machine builder bucks trend among blown film suppliers to run production line in Orlando, May 6-10.  

Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser

Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.

Fresadora de Zimmermann mejora la estabilidad en el mecanizado pesado

La línea de máquinas FZU/FZP42 ofrece un diseño termosimétrico que incorpora un carro Z guiado centralmente.

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Hemco Corp. Enclosures Protect Robotic Processes

The enclosures are designed protect robotic processes from contamination and personnel from hazardous fumes.

Tecnología de inyección sostenible para piezas de plástico de alta calidad

Desde piezas microscópicas hasta ensamblajes complejos, la austriaca FUSO se destaca en la fabricación de piezas plásticas de alta tecnología con el apoyo de Grupo Wittmann.

Industry News

Heirloom Unveils America’s First Commercial Direct Air Capture Facility   Heirloom Carbon Technologies unveiled a new facility that can capture up to 1,000 tons of CO2 per year, which will be stored in concrete to fulfill commercial removal purchases.

ModuleWorks se asocia con DN Solutions en el desarrollo de software para máquinas-herramienta

DN Solutions aprovecha los recursos de desarrollo de software de ModuleWorks para avanzar en sus ciclos de mecanizado automatizados y soluciones asistidas por el usuario.

Extensive Evaluations Build The Plastek Group’s EDM Arsenal

Sinker and wire EDMs selected for speed, volumetric accuracy, surface finish, reliability, cost of ownership and extensive warranty.

A3 Commemorates 50 Years as an Organization

The Association for Advancing Automation now represents more than 1,280 member companies around the world.