Researchers in the US have developed a novel 3D-printed smart composite that enables brittle ceramics to bend, absorb energy, and withstand heavy mechanical loads, while being manufactured at full ...

Hungry individuals don't put much thought into the packaging of their food. When people grab a snack, they generally rip into ...

According to Towards Chemical and Materials, the global plastic resin market size was estimated at USD 852.56 billion in 2025 ...

Curing is a critical process in the compression molding of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). It directly bears on the quality of the molded products. Based on the curing theory of resin-based ...

A trusty pair of socks can do more than just provide a barrier between your feet and walking shoes. They wick away sweat and prevent blisters. But a specific kind can offer real health benefits: ...

Injection molding, one of the most widely used manufacturing processes for plastic parts, is also one of the most complex. From tool design to process validation, there are countless opportunities for ...

Additive manufacturing-compression molding (AM-CM) has emerged as a transformative technology in advanced composite manufacturing. Additive manufacturing (AM) offers high design flexibility and the ...

SimForm, a cloud-based simulation software for mold design, now has expanded capabilities. Originally designed to accelerate the design of injection molds, SimForm now also supports the design of ...

Heico Cos. LLC of Chicago has acquired family-owned Versatile Mold and Design Inc. of Rutledge, Ga., in an all-stock transaction to add tooling capabilities and complement the operations of Heico's ...

Process chain for new SMC structural simulation approach demonstrated for Spirit AeroSystems reference wing rib redesigned to use carbon fiber SMC (C-SMC). Photo Credit, all images: Simutence, ...