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Materials science helps lighten the load for this space shuttle

Design World

SABIC recently announced the companys collaboration with Branch Technology to develop lightweight panels to restore the exterior of the Pathfinder, an early test article for the NASA space shuttle orbiter.

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3D Printing — so what?

AU Manufacturing

Article by Nick Allen, MD, 3DPRINTUK. As a company, 3DPRINTUK is embedded in the additive manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing world. Our customers see the value in using 3D printing as part of their business strategy, so we exist in a “convinced” world of 3D printing evangelists. . Now let’s take a leap.

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Smart 3D-printed contact lens could offer AR with no headset

E&T

A team of scientists from KERI (Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute) and the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has been able to 3D-print smart contact lenses without applying voltage. "Our Patterns can be formed not only on flat surfaces but also on curved surfaces, such as contact lenses.

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Half the Time and Cost: How 3D-printed Molds are Transforming Thermoforming Processes

Manufacturer's Monthly

Plastic thermoforming companies like Duo Form have discovered how to leverage large-format extrusion 3D printing using low-cost plastic pellets to gain a competitive edge. Thermoforming often includes vacuum forming, which assists in pulling the plastic sheet over the mould.

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In Case You Missed It: Top April Content

Mold Making Technology

From 3D printing to mold simulation, April covered many topics this month. We know it can be hard to stay up to date on all things moldmaking, so here are the top articles that you may have missed or may want to read again. Follow these tips to create the most successful simulation possible. Read Now 3.

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Durable cylinders for high forces: High-power electromechanical cylinders cover heavy-duty applications with forces up to 250 kN

Manufacturing Tomorrow

linselect 06/10/25, 07:25 AM | Automation & IIoT , Engineering Subscribe to Newsletter More Automation & IIoT News | Stories | Articles Featured Product Affordable Excellence: The Go-To Tool for Finding Compressed Air Leaks Find compressed air leaks fast with FLIRs new cutting-edge Si1-LD acoustic imaging camera.

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More Displacement from Space-Tested Piezo Actuator Technology

Manufacturing Tomorrow

microns to 36 microns per monolithic stack.