Author: Gillian Seaman

Predictive Toolpathing: Machine Learning for High-Temp Polymers

High-performance thermoplastics like PEEK, PEKK, and ULTEM 9085 have transformed modern manufacturing. Offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratios, chemical resistance, and thermal stability, these super polymers serve as primary metal-replacement candidates in aerospace, energy, and electronics applications. However, processing these materials requires extreme thermal control. High glass transition temperatures and steep thermal…

Scalable Drone Manufacturing: Meeting Mass-Production Demands for Unmanned Systems

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and defense sectors face an evolving operational challenge: scaling hardware production rapidly without committing to rigid, multi-month tooling lead times. Modern tactical drones and attrition-tolerant systems require constant iteration, rapid field deployment, and high-volume component throughput. Traditional injection molding creates a significant bottleneck during early-to-mid…