Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 2, 2025

MPA also enables the creation of complex internal geometries, functionally graded materials, and, because of the cold spray process, even the inclusion of other components such as sensors. But what if you could strategically apply functional materials without melting? And the customer doesn't have to choose just one.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Cycle time 3D printing Function 52

E&T

JUNE 16, 2023

The new energy-generating device was made by combining piezoelectric composites with carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP), a commonly used material that is both light and strong. This composition allows it to transform vibrations from the surrounding environment into electricity.

Composites 105

Composites Function Electronics 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 7, 2022

Queensland composite panel supplier Link Composites uses Combilift forklifts to provide a safer, space-saving materials handling process at its new factory on the Sunshine Coast. Link Composites is one of Australia’s leading advanced composite materials and systems suppliers. The CB3000 handles the composite panels.

Composites 98

Composites Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 26, 2023

This informative session will help business owners, innovation managers and engineers to improve their business strategy and manufacturing operations with the newest composite and metal additive technologies available in Australia. Click HERE for more details. Click HERE for more details. Click HERE for more details.

3D printing 98

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Function 98

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 2, 2024

This advanced feature for cross-functional teams increases trust in AI predictions by disclosing real-time text explanations about abnormal factors influencing their live production. Given that the feedstock has high variability as to the composition of the steel, the typical plant overdesigns the process to allow for variations.

Composites 147

Composites Process control Function Process manufacturing 147

AU Manufacturing

JANUARY 30, 2023

The event, which will be held from 8-10 May, will convene the global carbon fibre and composite materials community at Waurn Ponds Estate in Geelong to explore the latest innovations in the industry from across the globe.

Composites 83

Composites Function Manufacturing 83

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Automotive coating suppliers are innovating to effectively ‘coat’ these high-tech additions without interfering with vehicle functioning. Automotive Coatings Navigating Transformative Megatrends: Automotive design is advancing with features like sensors and cameras for enhanced driver assistance.

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing Composites Function 52

Manufacturing Tomorrow

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Automatic feeding, sterilization, box making, filling, forming and sealing functions are completed in one time. The composite material is sprayed with hydrogen peroxide and high-intensity ultraviolet radiation and dried by aseptic hot air.

Function 40

Function Form Composites 40

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Tomorrow’s connected homes will combine Internet of Things (IoT) functionality with battery storage systems to ensure greater control and visibility over energy production and usage. Innovations in energy management, such as mini-inverters for solar panels and smart battery management systems, will improve energy-usage efficiency and control.

Artificial Intelligence 147

Artificial Intelligence Composites Electronics Function 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 17, 2024

Unfortunately, mechanical fasteners can limit both form and function. We use 3M VHB Tape to bond all different types of substrates, and bonding possibly aluminum to composite, composite to plastics. Image: 3M Australia In the signage industry, the best products look as good as they can perform.

Composites 98

Composites Form Function Manufacturing 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 30, 2024

Unfortunately, mechanical fasteners can limit both form and function. We use 3M VHB Tape to bond all different types of substrates, and bonding possibly aluminum to composite, composite to plastics. Image: 3M Australia In the signage industry, the best products look as good as they can perform.

Composites 98

Composites Form Function Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Tomorrow

AUGUST 9, 2023

The CRP USA and UVic Formula Racing partnership have created across the years many functional parts in Carbon fiber filled composite materials and Laser Sintering as manufacturing process. These components distinguish for versatility, mechanical properties and durability

Composites 40

Composites 3D printing Function Manufacturing 40

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

A new multi-functional material that can be used to purify water, as a recyclable construction material, and as a lightweight machine component for possible use in soft robotics, can also be moved remotely by a magnet. Media Release by Flinders University. This enables curing into a desired solid shape within seconds.

Composites 96

Composites Robotics Robotics Function 96

E&T

JANUARY 6, 2023

Researchers from MIT, Harvard University, and laboratories in Italy and Switzerland have been discovering ancient concrete-manufacturing strategies that incorporated several key self-healing functionalities. These reactions take place spontaneously and therefore automatically heal the cracks before they spread.

Form 111

Form Composites Function Manufacturing 111

Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Applications: Employed in industries requiring: Decorative elements: Components that have aesthetic or functional curves. Regular Maintenance: Conduct routine checks to ensure machines are functioning properly and to identify any potential issues before they become hazardous. This operation is essential for producing non-linear shapes.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Electronics Automotive Function 52

Manufacturing Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

composite material and it is flight-ready with a good weight-resistance ratio CRP Technology's long-term collaboration with the unmanned airborne solutions developer, Award-winning FLYING-CAM brought to the construction of the UAV Discovery's tail rotor gear box housing. The part is 3D-printed in Windform® XT 2.0

3D printing 52

3D printing Function Composites 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 16, 2023

As we progressed, we redesigned many of the parts to improve functionality, and in many cases upgraded the materials we used to increase component strength,” said Mr. Fitzgerald. “A “In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready-made items.

3D printing 98

3D printing Supply Chain Composites Function 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 14, 2023

The Aerostructures Innovation Research Hub, aka AIR Hub , is moving the needle in aerospace research for Australia using advanced composite materials to design and produce innovative aerostructures. Advanced composites and Industry 4.0 As well as this facility to help drive the hydrogen economy, the Industry 4.0

Aerospace 87

Aerospace Composites Prototype  Industry 4.0 87

Manufacturing Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

A wide range of high-speed composites tooling and custom manufacturing applications will be on show for Formnext attendees including industrial, large-scale epoxy molds, master tools, jigs, fixtures, functional prototypes, and composite end parts.

Composites 52

Composites Additive manufacturing Prototype  Function 52

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The New South Wales government has granted aerospace composite company Quickstep an $803,000 R&D award to develop intelligent composite hydrogen storage solutions. . The R&D effort will also seek to integrate composite hydrogen storage solutions with a functioning fuel cell propulsion system. .

Composites 59

Composites Aerospace Function Advanced manufacturing 59

Manufacturer's Monthly

JANUARY 4, 2023

The company uses its flagship composite base material called OnyxTM for the foundation of its composite parts. At Swinburne University, Australian manufacturers now have access to the groundbreaking new composite 3D printer. Markforged CEO Shai Terem (second from the left) at Swinburne University.

Manufacturing 105

Manufacturing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 105

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 12, 2024

Demonstration of rapid TPC welding at scale Lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (TPCs) can meet the high-rate demands of the aerospace market, while also providing sustainability benefits. will address a wider range of part sizes and complex assembly scenarios and advancing the project into a functional pilot line.

Apparel 120

Apparel Robotics Robotics Aerospace 120

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 12, 2023

Secure Bits acts as a ‘one stop shop’ for defence projects, sitting across composites, metals and rapid prototyping, but also CNC machining, sheet metal, plastics and electronics all in-house. In Australia, Sydney’s Garden Island Naval base has both composite and metal Markforged printers. And the same is happening at sea.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing Manufacturing Composites Prototype  98

AU Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As we progressed, we redesigned many of the parts to improve functionality, and in many cases upgraded the materials we used to increase component strength,” said Mr Fitzgerald. . “A “In the early iterations of Sentinel, most small components were made of aluminium, and many were sourced as ready-made items.

3D printing 88

3D printing Supply Chain Composites Function 88

E&T

JUNE 1, 2023

Usually, these devices are multilayered and embedded with conductive or dielectric materials to achieve functional properties while also maintaining the soft mechanical properties of the self-healing polymer matrix.

Electronics 69

Electronics Function Composites Robotics 69

Gary Mintchell

MAY 30, 2023

Creo+ combines the power and proven functionality of Creo with new cloud-based tools to enhance design collaboration and simplify CAD administration. With Creo 10, users can now design and simulate with composite materials for lighter products that maintain strength and durability.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 130

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Composites Manufacturing Function 130

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 28, 2023

In a project with Carbon Revolution, Deakin researchers will help find ways to reduce waste in the manufacturing of carbon fibre composite wheels, a product in high demand for making vehicles lighter and more efficient. At its core IFM aims to redesign materials for a circular economy and impart materials with extraordinary functionality.

Composites 98

Composites Prototype  Automotive Function 98

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 11, 2023

Highlights included more options for printing bigger and smaller, printing electronics and composites, and a couple of open platforms to allow more material development for industry and researchers. Additive manufacturing hardware solution providers were once again busy in 2022. VLM uses high viscosity resins for better mechanical properties.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Composites 98

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 15, 2025

Functional gear testing, also known as total radial composite deviation, looks at the total effect of gear errors. The other, less often used method of functional gear testing mounts the gears at their fixed operating distance. The most common method for evaluating the composite error is with the strip chart recorder.

Automation 52

Automation Composites Form Function 52

21st Century Tech

JULY 7, 2022

In this contribution, Katie talks about how robotics is changing the composition of what we call the labour force. Even the most advanced robots cannot be programmed to perform tasks and functions that require dexterity or quick reflexes that are both mental and physical. You can follow her on Twitter. are women.

Composites 97

Composites Robotics Robotics Assembly Line 97

E&T

JULY 11, 2023

Pores form in the hydrogel and NK cells that retain cell viability are released after a certain amount of time, which allows for the performance of immune functions. Principal researcher Su A Park, KIMM, said: “This technology can help to significantly improve the functionality of NK cells that are used for cancer treatment.

3D printing 75

3D printing Form Composites Function 75

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2023

Markforged’s journey has been marked by groundbreaking innovations that have strengthened manufacturing resiliency, enabled industrial production at the point of need, and empowered manufacturers worldwide to create strong, accurate parts in both metal and advanced composites.

Additive manufacturing 98

Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

E&T

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The aim of a separator is to separate the functioning parts of a battery (the plus and the minus ends) and allow free transport of the charge," said Jing Wang, first author and PhD student in the Bristol Composites Institute (BCI). “We

Energy Optimization 85

Energy Optimization Composites Form Function 85

Control Engineering

APRIL 27, 2023

By combining these two functionalities, ISAC creates a system that can both communicate and sense its environment, providing a wealth of new opportunities for applications in various fields, making 6G much more than just a communication platform. 6G – An overview of key applications.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Composites Function 97

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 17, 2023

The ACE workforce development activities are managed by IACMI – The Composites Institute. Participants machine four components for an oscillating piston air engine and assemble those components to produce a functioning engine at the end of the week (see Figure 4).

Composites 98

Composites Additive manufacturing Function Manufacturing 98

E&T

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It will also measure the mineral composition of Dimorphos. Milani will scan its mineral composition using a hyperspectral imager. Testing to make sure that all Hera’s functions are working is ongoing and a major challenge. Juventas will measure the gravity field and internal structure of Dimorphos before landing on the object.

Composites 116

Composites Artificial Intelligence Prototype  Fit 116

Dinesh Mishra

APRIL 6, 2023

Anisoprint keeps moving towards space exploration with collaborations and projects for facilitating space in-situ additive manufacturing of continuous fiber reinforced composites. Vellon Space will make use of the opportunities of Anisoprint’s technology in the harsh and demanding environment of space.

3D printing 52

3D printing Composites Additive manufacturing Aerospace 52