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Schematic representation of the complex geometry of a housing with transmission line (Source: Fraunhofer IWU)
Sustainable high-tech material

When 3D-printed mushrooms make music

Researchers are pioneering the use of mushroom mycelium for high-quality transmission line speakers. This innovative approach not only promises enhanced sound quality by combining sound-reflecting and sound-absorbing properties through controlled mycelium growth but also offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials.

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The work envelope of the new Nakamura Tome AS200MYS (Source: ETG)
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From museum artefact to manufacturing wonder

It's not every day you find a manufacturer with its own museum, but such is the passion for manufacturing at Helical Technology that the company has a locomotive, a Red Arrow and a Bluebird replica among other artefacts at one of its four facilities. This passion for manufacturing, precision and quality is why the company has added yet another Nakamura-Tome mill/turn centre to its plant list.

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