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)
Nakamura-tome investment

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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The robotic system sets new standards in robot machining. (Source: Toolcraft)
Robotic applications

Keeping pace with the move towards automation

Since launching its robotics business unit over ten years ago, Toolcraft has designed, programmed and implemented a large number of customised robot solutions. Now the medium-sized company has developed two new robot applications so that it can offer an even wider range of solutions to meet its customers’ increasingly extensive requirements.

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A large component programmed with Hypermill at Future AM (Source: Open Mind)
Productivity gains

Full CAM support for composite manufacturer

Future Advanced Manufacture in Cheltenham, known for its exceptional subcontract manufacturing with over 40 diverse machine tools, sought to enhance its CAD/CAM capabilities. The company chose Open Mind Technologies' Hypermill system, significantly improving their manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

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