Ingersoll Machine Tools and Bell Textron have announced that they have completed a collaborative effort using a large format 3D Printer to successfully manufacture 22ft-long vacuum trim tool for production of main rotor blade components.

The effort utilised Ingersoll’s hybrid large format MasterPrint gantry type 3D printer and 5-axis milling machine housed at Ingersoll’s headquarters facility in Rockford, IL.

“We are continuously testing and advancing MasterPrint in our Development Centre,” said Chip Storie, CEO at Ingersoll. “Among Ingersoll’s short-term objectives is for MasterPrint to 3D-print moulds for aerospace that preserve the geometrical properties and tolerances, vacuum integrity and autoclave resilience normally obtained with traditional technology, but with the cost and time reduction only additive manufacturing can offer. The relentless progress our MasterPrint process has made in 2020 has finally made this target attainable.”

This production tooling effort 3D printed 1,150 pounds of ABS material with 20% chopped carbon fibre fill. The printing process was completed as a single part in a continuous 75-hour operation.

After printing, the mould surfaces and tooling location features were machined to finished dimensions by exchanging the print module for the 5-Axis milling head which is changeable on the MasterPrint machine. The machining was completed in one week and the final part achieved full vacuum tightness. The Ingersoll machine uses the Siemens 840D CNC control system for controlling both the machining and the 3D printing.

Critical time savings was achieved through the 3D print fabrication and efficient 5-axis machining operations. The additive and subtractive manufacturing processes were seamlessly co-engineered in the native CAD software format. The traditional build cycle for a typical mould in aluminium such as this using standard methods is typically 4-5 months. This manufacturing process was completed in a matter of weeks.

“For many years Bell has used composite materials for manufacturing airframe components, including components produced on an Ingersoll Machine Tools Tape Layer machines,” said James Cordell, senior manager, process stability, Bell. “These similar materials are now being utilised for manufacturing the moulds that form the airframe components. Employing this rapid manufacturing equipment will allow Bell. to greatly accelerate our development of tooling for many applications within the Bell organisation.”

Ingersoll Machine Tools has played an important role in enabling breakthrough airframe production techniques for major aircraft designs around the world and we appreciate the opportunity to support Bell in building their future.

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Houseplant, a lifestyle brand rooted in cannabis founded by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, today announced its launch in the United States. Starting Thursday, March 11, 2021, Houseplant will bring high-quality cannabis and design-led, innovative home goods to the U.S. market. The launch follows the brand’s 2019 entry into the Canadian cannabis market, where Houseplant quickly became one of the most sought-after brands in the country.

“Houseplant was born out of our love and passion for cannabis, design and art,” said Rogen. “Evan and I also recognize that our lifelong dream of starting a cannabis lifestyle brand like Houseplant comes with a commitment to changing the unjust and racist cannabis laws that still exist in today’s society. We understand our responsibility to help right those wrongs and are dedicated to creating a more diverse, equitable cannabis industry.”

Unifying the worlds of “House” and “Plant,” Houseplant is creating an entirely new cannabis experience through one-of-a-kind expert insights from Rogen and Goldberg that marry perfectly with its line of original, premium Housegoods. Houseplant products are designed to weave seamlessly into a modern lifestyle and enhance the individual’s living space, each carefully thought out and meticulously crafted. Houseplant will launch with three flower strains, including two sativas and one indica, as well as three Housegoods products, including a Block Table Lighter, a Vinyl Box Set and an Ashtray Set designed by Seth. After launch, Houseplant will be releasing new Housegood products every few weeks.

Houseplant celebrates cannabis and treats it with the reverence it deserves. With their long history of cannabis consumption and appreciation, Rogen and Goldberg went through an extensive process of personally testing hundreds of strains before landing on launch strains of two sativas, Diablo Wind and Pancake Ice, and one indica, Pink Moon. Like their groundbreaking film “Pineapple Express,” Houseplant strains are named after weather phenomena. The strains feature unique flavor profiles and boast high percentages of THC and other cannabinoids to ensure the best possible experience. Houseplant packaging is recyclable, customized to maintain flower freshness and unlike anything otherwise seen on the market. When vetting cultivators, a rigorous process is followed to ensure alignment in values, including quality of product, sustainable cultivation techniques, operational consistency, business acumen, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

“Introducing Houseplant in the U.S. has been a long time coming and we’ve taken a disciplined approach to set ourselves up for long term success,” said Michael Mohr, co-founder and chief executive officer of Houseplant. “We have spent years obsessing about the underserved cannabis consumer, researching and ideating what the holistic Houseplant experience should look like. We are proud to share this beautiful collection of Housegoods and cannabis strains with the public.”

Houseplant home goods will be available for shipping across the U.S. on http://www.houseplant.com. Houseplant cannabis will initially be available in select markets in California via a delivery service accessible through http://www.houseplant.com and will roll out to select dispensaries across the state later this spring.

For more information, visit http://www.houseplant.com and follow Houseplant via social media on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/houseplant.

About Houseplant

Founded by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Michael Mohr, James Weaver, and Alex McAtee, Houseplant is a lifestyle brand rooted in cannabis that creates and curates thoughtful design-led, innovative products. The brand unifies the worlds of “House” and “Plant” to offer a top-tier cannabis experience through one-of-a-kind expert insights paired perfectly with well-designed, premium home goods. Houseplant emphasizes social impact and is committed to ending the unjust, racist cannabis laws that, despite legalization in many parts of the country, still exist today. To learn more, please visit http://www.houseplant.com.

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Mr. Allway has over a decade of experience in the financial markets as both a private investor and financial journalist. He has been actively involved in the cannabis industry since its inception, covering public and private companies.

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