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Next-Gen Horse Trailers to Be Built With Robotic 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Double D Trailers is currently developing a prototype horse trailer that will be made with large-format additive manufacturing. The technology brings potential benefits for labor, weight and design features to this subset of recreational vehicles.
Bioplastic Manufacturing Company PlantSwitch Completes Early Growth Funding Round
| Plastics Technology
Nextpoint announced a $2 million investment, part of a $7.7 million raise for PlantSwitch, which uses agricultural waste to manufacture plastic.
Welding is not bonding
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.
Fairlane Workholding Components Enable Modular Positioning
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Fairlane Products Inc.’s Swivots workholding components swivel, pivot and tilt to compensate for angles and irregularities of the workpiece.
Composite Zen50 catamaran earns Gussies 2023 distinction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technical support and materials from MEL Composites enhances the lightweight, zero-emission capabilities of Zen Yacht’s 15.7-meter boat.
Element, Magma Global renew partnership to extend m-pipe capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Evaluation of CFRTP m-pipe through Element’s U.K. facility aims to qualify the system for new operating environments.
Indexable Inserts, Toolholders Perform Heavy-Duty, Wide Profile Grooving
| MoldMaking Technology
The Tungaloy TungHeavyGroove’s enhanced insert clamping and reinforced toolholder designs achieve efficient grooving performance.
CarbonScreen startup to develop monitoring method that doubles carbon fiber production speed
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CarbonScreen technology will make it possible to control complex carbon fiber production through sensor monitoring, potentially increasing speeds to 30 m/min, enhancing turnover and making carbon fiber more available to other markets.
CompositesWorld, ITHEC partner for 2024 event
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Leading thermoplastic composites event prepares for seventh conference featuring latest developments, leading players and panel discussion on energy transition hosted by CW.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group launches 3D printing FGF engineering challenge
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The open AM innovation program welcomes all interested parties who would like to make use of the potential of 3D printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies.
Renishaw Tempus Technology Reduces Metal Additive Manufacturing Build Times
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
A new scanning algorithm for Renishaw’s RenAM 500 series of metal additive manufacturing systems enables the laser to fire while the recoater is moving, which over the build cycle can reduce total build time by up to 50% with no reduction in part quality.
Markforged’s FX10 Industrial 3D Printer Replaces Metal Parts With Advanced Composites
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This fifth-generation print system features built-in automation for quality assurance and print routines designed to deliver strong, accurate parts every print.
Bio-Based Alternative to Traditional Rust Preventive Oils
| Products Finishing
EcoLine 3690 from Cortec is a bio-based alternative for rust prevention, containing 72% USDA certified biobased content.
Materiales de especialidad de Arkema fueron presentados en Plastimagen
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Directivos de Arkema afirman estar preparados para capitalizar la tendencia del nearshoring, abriendo nuevas oportunidades para sus materiales en México.
Okuma America Control Features Digital Twin Technology
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The OSP-P500 control features dual-core processors that provide redundant operations, ensuring uninterrupted machining operations.
Measuring Strain — Not Pressure — for Precision Injection Molding
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
A contact-free sensor measures the strain the melt imparts on the mold wall and promises precise, reproducible measurements with lower maintenance, longer service life and blemish-free parts.
3D Systems’ SLS 300 Enables Advanced SLS Technology in Smaller Manufacturing Environments
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
A new Powder Recycling Station (PRS) is an optional accessory available in 2024 which works in tandem with the printer to automatically recycle unused powder currently in the system and mix it with fresh material.
Industrial Finishing Safety Seminar Heads to Minnesota
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
This seminar held April 24-25, 2024, provides valuable information for everyone involved in industrial finishing operations.
November Product Highlights
| MoldMaking Technology
In this most recent roundup, MMT continues to present the breadth of new or proven technologies that target the moldmaking industry, from cutting tools to software to molding-related products, that have been shared this month.
VMC de cinco ejes ofrece mecanizado versátil
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
YCM Technology destaca las máquinas de la serie CF/CX y las de tipo Ram de la serie RF/RX como soluciones fiables y con mayor precisión.
High-Feed Machining Dominates Cutting Tool Event
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
At its New Product Rollout, Ingersoll showcased a number of options for high-feed machining, demonstrating the strategy’s growing footprint in the industry.
ModuleWorks and Mitsubishi Electric Announce Partnership
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The partnership enables both companies to further their cooperation and accelerate the development of Mitsubishi’s next generation automation and industrial control solutions.