When it comes to creating plastic parts, choosing between CNC machining and 3D printing can feel like a tough call. This article breaks down the key differences between these two powerhouse technologies.
Fabspeed Motorsport revolutionized its Porsche modification process using SCANTECH's KSCAN-Magic scanner—cutting scan time, eliminating sprays, and enabling fast, precise custom parts for high-performance vehicles.
Aerospace 3D printing has emerged as a transformative technology in the aviation and space industries, revolutionizing component design, prototyping, and manufacturing.
When benchmarked against outsourcing, the desktop machine repays its USD15 k capital outlay in 3 months. The industrial press crosses break even at 5 years.
New smart textiles developed by researchers at ETH Zurich use acoustic waves and glass fibres to help make precise measurements. They are light, breathable and inexpensive, and offer great potential for medicine, sports and everyday life.
In addition to safety, weight is one of the decisive criteria in aircraft construction. This is why both aircraft manufacturers and airlines leave no stone unturned when it comes to making their planes lighter. After all, every kilogram saved pays off in the form of lower fuel consumption.
Wevolver spoke with Orion Fans President, John Knight, to learn about the cooling challenges companies face, how their technologies address system reliability, and where innovation is heading in thermal management.
TrackScan Sharp-S optical 3D scanning system improves crane component inspection. Its wireless design, user-friendly operations and high-precision 3D data streamline quality control, ensuring consistent, high-precision results while improving efficiency in crane manufacturing and inspection.
3D composite printing is transforming manufacturing by combining the flexibility of additive manufacturing with enhanced material properties.
This innovative technology enables the creation of complex parts with improved strength, stiffness, and performance characteristics.
A Japanese consortium reports that it has developed the first technology for additively processing a magnesium alloy. The highly reactive metal offers enormous potential for lightweight constructions and can be used in the aerospace industry, among other areas.