Broad beam machine
Manufacturers can now utilise an electron beam machine installed at Nottingham University to alter the surface quality of metal parts
Can-do attitude
Rapid prototyping specialist Proto Labs has helped product designers in Germany create an innovative drinks container
Hot off the wire
A small-footprint EDM machine claimed to ensure high accuracy and maximum stability will make its UK debut at this year’s MACH
Additive manufacturing conference set for Loughborough
The 7th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing (AM) will focus on the research into and application of additive manufacturing and 3D printing as a technological approach for the production of end-use parts.
Materialise launches new additive manufacturing automation and control system
A software company is set to launch a new additive manufacturing automation and control system.
Companies work on laser-sintered egg
Three companies have collaborated in the production of a highly intricate laser-sintered plastic egg.
Nuclear AMRC employs horizontal boring centre
The Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Nuclear AMRC) is using a horizontal boring centre as part of a project to improve Newburgh Engineering’s production process.
Specialist supplies machine for university coatings research
A Cambridge coatings specialist has built a machine for a university as part of a research project.
3D printing technology aids aerospace research
Using 3D printing technology, University of Maryland aerospace engineers were able to enhance the validity and productivity of research studies
Southern Manufacturing seminar considers future impact of additive technology
A seminar at the recent Southern Manufacturing show considered some of the impacts that additive layer manufacturing (ALM) could have on future processes and supply chains.
