Fast-Cycling Selective Laser Sintering System

| Plastics Technology

Nexa3D announced the QLS 260 for metal and polymer production.

Metal Injection Molding Line Launches

| Plastics Technology

Sodick Plustech will apply its two-stage injection system to the particular challenges of metal injection molding (MIM) with a new machine line.

Sandvik Coromant Furthers Sustainability Commitment

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Following validation from the Science Based Target initiative, Sandvik Coromant is working toward several revised sustainability goals.

Informe Anual de Tendencias Globales de PLASTICS en Plastimagen 2023

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

PLASTICS presentó su Informe Anual durante Plastimagen, destacando el crecimiento del comercio mundial y el notable desempeño de la industria del plástico de EE. UU. con énfasis en las conexiones comerciales sólidas con México y Canadá.        

Vomat Coolant Filters Provide Precise Temperature Control

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company’s filters ensure a continuous supply of clean oil for microtool grinding applications.

SURVEY: Assessment to Determine Demand and Supply for Skilled Mold Designers

| MoldMaking Technology

What are the current and future states of mold designers and their training? Tell us! 

Predefined CNC Package Ensures Quick Delivery for US Manufacturers

| MoldMaking Technology

Siemens is stocking seven Sinumerik 828D system packages covering the most typical standard milling and turning machines at its Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility.

FACC sees 23% increase in revenue, beginning of ramp-ups for widebody aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Leading Tier 1 for composites in commercial aircraft sees continued industry recovery, plans 500 new hires to meet increase in long-haul production rates.

Lotus launches limited edition electrified E-bike

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The track-inspired Type 136 model is additionally lightweighted with carbon fiber frame and components, and a 300-gram E-bike motor, delivering true dual-use functionality.

America Makes Announces Defense Department Industrial Base Modernization Project Call

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Concept paper and quad chart submissions are due Nov. 29, 2023. The project lead and all project team members must be members of America Makes in good standing as of that date.

JEC, EuCIA partner for new initiatives promoting composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Three-year agreement will create institutional- and industry-level activities promoting the benefits of composite materials across all industries.

Matmerize secures DOD award to develop advanced materials using AI

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Development of a polymer informatics capability aims to accelerate the design of low-flammability polymer composites engineering to address critical challenges and improve functionality, fire safety and sustainability.

Unico Mechanical Awarded Contract for US Army Corps of Engineers

| Valve Magazine

Company will overhaul two 216-in. butterfly valves at Fort Peck Dam in Montana.

Evolve Enhances Portfolio With Global Parts Service, Two More Materials

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: New parts production service and two more material offerings enable greater commercial access to Evolve’s STEP technology, which can expand application development for STEP production around the world.

Editorial Advisory Board 2023-2026: Meet Board Member James Jergens, Ascend Innovative Mold

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

The 2023-2026 version of MoldMaking Technology's EAB features a new crew of industry professionals. Meet James Jergens.

Gardner Business Index - October 2023: 45.4

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) has danced around 45 since June.  As far as components go, October was mostly more of the same relative to September.

Divergent Technologies Acquires Sigma Additive Solutions’ Software, Intellectual Property

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The purchase of Sigma Additive's in-process monitoring software and IP will enhance the efficiency and quality control within the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) platform.

ERP Provider Demonstrates Streamlined Installation

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Steelhead Technologies claims 36-hour ERP deployment sets new industry standard. 

CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Receives Grant From PPG Foundation

| Products Finishing

CCAI FEF received a grant from the PPG Foundation to support its summer camp initiative.

Finland’s Largest Metal 3D Print Withstands Pressure Vessel Test, Vastly Exceeding Expectations

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The pressure vessel was created in cooperation between Andritz Savonlinna Works and the Finish Additive Manufacturing Ecosystem (FAME), and withstood the nondestructive and destructive tests carried out by LUT University.

Cut Loading Time Through Direct Charge Blending

| Plastics Technology

Direct charge blender loading, a vacuum-powered automation process, can dramatically improve loading time and reduce material costs. In this article, we address ten common questions to help you determine if the systems are right for your facility. 

Formlabs Augments Fuse Ecosystem With Fuse Blast, Automated SLS Postprocessing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2023: Media blasting, once a recommended step, is now a needed requirement and the Fuse Blast eliminates struggles experienced in manual postprocessing efforts.