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DN Solutions lanza una nueva serie de tornos
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los nuevos modelos de la serie Puma DNT de DN Solutions se centran en una operación cómoda y un mantenimiento sencillo.
Novel composite technology replaces welded joints in tubular structures
Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld
The Tree Composites TC-joint replaces traditional welding in jacket foundations for offshore wind turbine generator applications, advancing the world’s quest for fast, sustainable energy deployment.
NASF, AESF Extend Corrosion and Accelerated Corrosion Course Registration Deadline
| Products Finishing
The registration deadline for this course has been extended to Feb. 6, 2023.
The real value of CompositesWorld
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Will CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan soon be replaced by ChatGPT? Probably not before he retires, but it’s fun to consider the possibility.
Covestro to discontinue Maezio product line
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Production of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites are to be discontinued over the course of 2023, with Covestro focusing on core Engineered Plastics business.
Nikola introduces hydrogen energy brand HYLA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
HYLA brand highlights integrated H2 solutions, 60 hydrogen stations installed by 2026 and access to 300 metric tons of H2 per day.
Multi-Row Thread Mill Delivers Heightened Mold Machining Productivity, Accuracy
| MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA solid carbide thread mills provide users with a high level of process reliability, easy handling and a low cost per thread.
Chemnitz University of Technology receives €6 million to expand research into "green" carbon fiber
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Carbon LabFactory and InnoCarbEnergy project conduct R&D across entire value chain from raw materials through processes to structures and systems on a pilot line with technology demonstrators.
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The First Rule of Improvisation
| Gardner Web
A theater play and an industrial manufacturing expo seem to be two very distant spheres but are more similar than one might imagine. Maddalena used to do improvisational theater in the years before Gardner Business Media and now she finds out that there are a lot of things in common between her job and her favorite hobby. For example, the main rule of both: “Always say yes.”
The First Rule of Improvisation
| GROW
A theater play and an industrial manufacturing expo seem to be two very distant spheres but are more similar than one might imagine. Maddalena used to do improvisational theater in the years before Gardner Business Media and now she finds out that there are a lot of things in common between her job and her favorite hobby. For example, the main rule of both: “Always say yes.”
Mazak Offers Horizontal Turning Machine With Multi-Tasking Features
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Mazak’s QT-Ez 12MY uses a large A2-8 spindle nose with 3,300 rpm, 22 kW (30 hp) and 285 ft-lbs of torque, as well as a 3.0" (76 mm) bar capacity.
Elio Lupica Named Mikron Tool COO
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Retiring COO Markus Schnyder will still be available to the company in a consulting function.
Dealing With Workplace Dysfunction
| Production Machining
Do you manage a toxic work culture? Learn the signs and how to address and overcome these problems quickly to clear the path for a happier and more productive workplace.
Tungaloy amplía su línea de fresas de mango en forma de barril
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La serie SolidMeister de Tungaloy cuenta con ocho nuevas fresas de carburo sólido en forma de barril.
January’s Most-Viewed Stories
| Plastics Technology
Readers sought out sustainability related topics in January, along with TCU and extruder vent-design tips, new drying technology, prettier pellets and more.
Wittmann Delivers Injection Molding Workcell to Alabama Community College
| Plastics Technology
Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) installed the Wittmann SmartPower120 molding machine with an integrated robot, temperature control unit (TCU) and dryer to support its plastics education program.
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Exportaciones manufactureras crecen 16.6 % en 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con la firma CIAL Dun & Bradstreet, el crecimiento de las exportaciones manufactureras en 2022 representó su tasa más elevada desde el año 2000.
Optimizing a thermoplastic composite helicopter door hinge
| CompositesWorld
9T Labs used Additive Fusion Technology to iterate CFRTP designs, fully exploit continuous fiber printing and outperform stainless steel and black metal designs in failure load and weight.
First of TPE Series with 35% Sustainable Content
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Teknor Apex Monprene S3 CP-15170 BLK made with sustainable content that includes UBQ’s plastic substitute made entirely from organic and unrecyclable waste.
Oqton Partners With Valk on Automated Robotic Welding
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The companies will jointly develop new techniques and processes to enhance the utilization of automated robotic welding for unique or small-batch production.
Energy Efficiency in Focus at K 2022
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
As much as cycle time, kWh/kg was an oft-cited metric by injection molding machine suppliers at October’s big show.
LyondellBasell y Audi crean piezas a partir de residuos plásticos mixtos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
LyondellBasell y Audi colaboraron para cerrar el ciclo de los residuos plásticos automotrices mixtos, con la instalación de las hebillas de los cinturones de seguridad del modelo Q8 fabricadas con este tipo de residuos.