Scientists have measured the highest toughness ever recorded, of any material, while investigating a metallic alloy made of chromium, cobalt, and nickel (CrCoNi). Not only is the metal extremely ductile — which, in materials science, means highly malleable — and impressively strong, its strength and ductility improve as it gets colder. This runs counter to most other materials in existence.

When it started offering ready-to-install 3D printed plastic and metal components to its customers, the job shop Klaus Stöcker metal processing initially utilized manual post processing methods. Because of the growing demand and stricter requirements of the post processing operation, the company purchased the automated systems S1 for de-powdering and M1 for the surface smoothing and homogenization from AM Solutions.

Materials company Solvay introduces LTM 350, a next-generation carbon fiber epoxy prepreg tooling material designed to deliver significant time and cost savings for the industrial, aerospace, automotive and race car markets.

IMTS — the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, will run September 12-17, 2022, in Chicago. WFL will be presenting the M50 Millturn complete machining centre as well as the latest digitalization and automation trends.

3D printing company Stratasys has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the additive manufacturing materials business of Covestro.

Occupying a footprint of only 12.5 square metres, the new Robo2Go MAX from DMG Mori allows large lathes and turn-mill centres to be easily and flexibly automated. The robotic system is designed for handling workpieces from 40 mm to 400 mm in diameter and weighing up to 115 kg, maximum payload including gripper being 210 kg.

Automation is one of the most important ways in which manufacturing companies can raise their productivity levels and thus remain competitive. And many solutions are now easier to implement today than they were just a few years ago. Metav 2022 will reflect the major developments in this field.

According to the World Corrosion Organization, the economic damage caused by corrosion worldwide amounts to more than € 2 billion annually. How can products be protected against corrosion?

Whether injection moulding or machining, tooling is essential. Cheaper production and cooling close to the contour are the main arguments for producing tools using additive manufacturing. But there is more to it than that.

With the Xtra·tec XT M5460, Walter has launched a new profile milling cutter. It has been designed specifically for highly precise machining of freeform surfaces and deep cavities.