Driving Metal Binder Jetting into Production

DSB Technologies uses traditional and additive technologies to process more than 8 million pounds of powder into parts annually. Now, the company is using Desktop Metal’s X-Series metal binder jetting lineup. BOSTON—Additive manufacturing technologies company Desktop...

Portable Metal Forming System Combines AI and Robotics

The combination enables agile manufacturing, according to the system’s developer, Machina Labs. LOS ANGELES and AUGSBURG, Germany—A portable robotic system from Machina Labs  digitally forms and cuts custom composite and metal parts, combining the power of artificial...

Engineered Materials Are Key to High Performance Product Innovations

By Mark Shortt What do ultra-high-temperature composite materials for hypersonic aircraft have in common with aerogel thermal barriers for EV lithium-ion batteries? Long story short: In both cases, lots of engineering went into those materials. Next generation product...

PPG Invests $44 Million to Boost Global Powder Production

The company is expanding capacity and capabilities at five plants in the U.S. and Latin America PITTSBURGH—PPG reported that it is investing $44 million to upgrade five powder coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America. The projects are part of...