Nuevo director de operaciones en Mikron Tool

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Elio Lupica es el nuevo COO de la empresa suiza fabricante de herramientas de corte. Tras 24 años al frente de Mikron Tool, Markus Schnyder se jubila.

Enhanced Functionality, Commercial Viability

Peggy Malnati | Products Finishing

Nano-particle additives modify coating performance to protect sensitive electronic devices.
#electronics

Hasco amplía su gama de productos para refrigeración de moldes

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con esta ampliación, Hasco pretende satisfacer la creciente demanda de aplicaciones de enfriamiento de moldes en los campos médico y de salas limpias.

Walter Introduces New Turning Insert Geometry

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MP6 geometry combines features for medium machining, such as a positive rake angle, with those of roughing inserts.

Proyecto ÑCostas: plástico recuperado del océano para la acuicultura

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Esta iniciativa, liderada en España por AIMPLAS, se enfoca en el desarrollo de productos reciclables y sostenibles a partir de material plástico recuperado en el océano.

Plásticos reciclados para grado alimenticio: migración de contaminantes

M.C. Adrián Méndez Prieto | Plastics Technology México

Descubra cómo minimizar la migración de contaminantes en el uso de plásticos reciclados.

NASA picks Boeing’s Transonic Truss-Based Wing for Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

With the help of NASA, Boeing will build, test and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft starting in 2028, gearing toward a greener, more fuel-efficient future aircraft.  

Auto Hose Filler Stops Process Tank Spills

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The Auto Filler allows process tanks to be filled by hose and automatically shuts off water at the correct level.

Lisa Lehman Joins Harbour Results Inc. as Business Development Manager

| MoldMaking Technology

Lehman will align current, prospective clients with HRI’s market intelligence and consultative services.  

Ultra high-rate composite deposition system trials to surpass layup targets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The NCC, alongside partners Loop Technology, Coriolis and Güdel, are on track to deliver dry fiber deposition rates exceeding 350 kilograms/hour, seven times more than standard aerospace rates.  

Barrel-Shaped End Mills Line Boosts Complex 3D Surfacing Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

The new SolidMeister barrel end mills are efficient tools for complex 3D-surfacing operations used in moldmaking, orthopedic implants and the machining of other freeform surfaces.

Vision Composite Products achieves ISO 9001 certification from NSF-ISR

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Structural carbon fiber products producer demonstrates a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.  
#regulations

Delta Air Lines firms order for 12 additional Airbus A220 aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Delta Airlines has now made four reorders within four years, bringing its total to 119 single-aisle A220 aircraft.  

MingYang reveals 18-MW offshore wind turbine model with 140-meter-long blades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Chinese wind turbine manufacturer surpasses its 16-MW platform, optimizes wind farm construction costs for 1-GW wind farms.  

Magnolia Advanced Materials adhesive added to quality product listing for Lockheed Martin

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Magnolia 6389 A/B is a carbon fiber-filled epoxy designed for use as a liquid shim gap filler in composite applications that meets Lockheed’s specification requirements.  

on Batteries, Porsche decals, IRA EV money, EV payback, Lambo's 2022, Mercedes, E-Ray

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Ram 1500 Revolution concept battery display. . .Porsche offers decals for 911 rally enthusiasts. . .IRA money for building EVs. . .a surprising payback period for EVs. . .Lamborghini in 2022. . .Mercedes charger strategy. . .Bugatti safe. . .Harley building a public park. . .Genesis Electrified G80. . .Corvette E-Ray. . .Toyota victorious at Dakar
#economics #electronics #hybrid

Tackling Traceability in Production AM

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

PrintParts’ experience as New York City’s prime contractor for 3D printed nasal swabs shows how traceability, such as the company’s SmartParts solution, can address challenges and improve production.

New Technology Enables ‘Smart Drying’ Based on Resin Moisture

| Plastics Technology

The ‘DryerGenie’ marries drying technology and input moisture measurement with a goal to putting an end to drying based on time.

viscoZERO, nuevo descontaminante de materiales de alta viscosidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Starlinger Viscotec lanzó, durante la feria K 2022, el reactor de descontaminación en fase fundida, viscoZERO, para producción de resinas recicladas grado alimentario.  

Oben Group incrementará producción de película en 2023

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El fabricante peruano de película invirtió en nueva maquinaria para dos plantas que entrarán en funcionamiento en el primer trimestre de 2023.

Powder Coatings Help Drive Electric Vehicles of Tomorrow

| Products Finishing

With electric vehicle (EV) popularity on the rise, AkzoNobel has introduced a powder coating range specifically engineered for new-generation EVs.

Beware the Employee Freeloader

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Clearly communicate expectations, set goals, measure performance and trust your instincts.
#workforcedevelopment