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Pioneering 3D printer makes Australian debut

Manufacturer's Monthly

Australian manufacturers will gain access to a ground-breaking new composite 3D printer at Swinburne University of Technology, for the first time from global market leader Markforged. The Markforged FX20 printer is primarily designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive and energy industries.

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Metal AM Advances in Composite Tooling

Mold Making Technology

The additive tooling matched identical carbon fiber-reinforced composite tooling in terms of dimensional control, vacuum integrity and true position hole location, while providing improved durability. It also reduced maintenance costs, tool costs (30-40%) and tooling lead times (20-30%).

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Markforged’s FX20 printer rolls out in Australia for the first time

AU Manufacturing

In a media release, Swinburne University said the FX20 printer is designed for high-strength end-use parts in the aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy industries. . The 3D printer is capable of printing nearly five times larger builds, with speeds eight times faster than Markforged ’s existing line of composite printers. .

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Buyers Ready to Connect at Advanced Engineering 2024

i4.0 today

At this year’s Advanced Engineering UK , held at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30 and 31, businesses servicing the aerospace supply chain will have the opportunity to meet with buyers from the sector’s leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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TRANSTEX acquires US Liner

Canadian Manufacturing

TRANSTEX acquires US Liner Company to expand manufacturing capacity (CNW Group/TRANSTEX) MONTREAL — TRANSTEX acquires Pennsylvania-based US Liner Company, a manufacturer of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites widely used as protective or structural components in vehicles, recreational vehicles, and agricultural applications. ”

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Circularise secures 11 million euros in Series A funding round

Plastics News

Circularise, a supply chain software platform for end-to-end traceability, has raised 11 million euros in a Series A funding round led by Brightlands Venture Partners, joined by industry players Asahi Kasei and Neste the company announced on Nov.

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The Future of Eco-Friendly Manufacturing: 10 Key Strategies for Sustainable Materials

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

A variety of industries — automotive, healthcare, food and beverages, and beyond — are leveraging innovative eco-friendly manufacturing solutions by harnessing sustainable materials. Addressing challenges like human error, material loss, and geopolitical risks, these technologies improve traceability and supply-line resilience.