It is common sense—a vehicle that weighs less requires less fuel to move it. A number of studies show that reducing the mass of a vehicle by 10% results in anywhere from 4.5 to 6% better fuel economy—well worth the effort.
From Boeing 787s to new Navy destroyers, fiber-reinforced composites are gaining in use. As production scales up, more-efficient manufacturing remains a focus. One key to that efficiency is tooling for composites. These molds and forms give the final shape to a part, and are often integral to their final curing.
3D Systems announced an expansion of its plastics materials portfolio.
The work of SME Additive Community members encompasses the entire history of the technology as well as its most novel applications.
When SOP Technologies sought the ideal destination to develop, test, manufacture, and market its devices that help stop ocean pollution, Miami quickly rose high on the list.
The true story of AM—it’s current and potential abilities and the people who continue to develop it—deserves to be heard.
Manufacturing Engineering editor-in-chief Alan Rooks is retiring.
With the use of composites in demanding applications increasing, improving knowledge of their fire performance is becoming a safety-critical issue, particularly for building and transportation applications.
In a world where machine shops are struggling to stay open and maintain their business and in a day when “going into dad’s business” is not what it once was, Platinum Tooling is an exception to the rule.
A conversation with Faith Oehlerking, R&D engineer for additive Manufacturing at H.C. Starck Solutions.
