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Dapra Corporation Launches New Indexable Milling Platform
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new Vapor platform features elements in body design and TRI-X2 insert geometry for higher metal-removal rates and extended tool life.
Un vistazo a la industria de dispositivos médicos en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De 2003 a 2020, las exportaciones de dispositivos médicos crecieron 8.6 % en promedio cada año, en tanto que las importaciones se incrementaron 7.9 % en promedio.
Composites Index rebounds in November
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating closed November up nearly two points, registering expanding activity versus October’s close call with contraction.
#economics
EPA Issues Guidance for Reducing PFAS in Water Discharge Permits
| Products Finishing
EPA has issued guidance to states and POTWs on how it can use existing permit authorities to reduce PFAS in water discharges.
#regulations
Avient polyketone-based materials offer additional sustainable alternatives to polyamides
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Complēt PKE long fiber-reinforced engineered thermoplastics, available with 30-50% long glass fiber, broaden application options, even in cold environments.
Optimized Hot Runner Systems for PCR Compounds
| MoldMaking Technology
Hot runner systems manufacturer Oerlikon HRSflow is developing new hot runner solutions to help create new products including fruit crates and home composting buckets.
United Airlines invests in record purchase of Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Boeing, United Airlines finalize 737 MAX and 787 order, including purchase of 100 Dreamliners, said to be the largest in Boeing history.
DMG MORI Partners With Illinois Tech to Open Chicago Training Center
| MoldMaking Technology
The partners hope to play a critical role in preparing the workers needed to revive the advanced manufacturing industry in the U.S., including the semiconductor industry.
#workforcedevelopment
Virtek Iris 3D system enables sustainable space tourism experience
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Vision positioning system accelerates composite layup processes and reduces labor-intensive tasks for production of Space Perspective’s pressurized capsule.
Takeaways from International Conference on Sustainable Wind Turbine Blades 2022
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Organizers and attendees lessons learned and outlook from November 2022 conference at DTU Risø in Denmark.
The L.S. Starrett Company Expands Line of Digital Indicators
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 2900 electronic and W2900 electronic wireless models feature true absolute sensor technology that is said to minimize the chance of data loss.
Video Tech Brief: Benefits of a CNC Bar Puller
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
CNC bar pullers can benefit machining processes by providing automation. Watch this video to learn more from a user of a bar puller on a turning center.
Warpage Waylaid Via Simulation
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
Designed to form a component that would hold headlights in place, the mold was intended to produce a front-end automobile bracket. Instead of parts however, the tool’s real output was problems.
Pilot Program Will Recycle Contaminated Materials
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
GreeNovel announced commercialization of technology to remove chemicals of concern.
Large-Format “Cold” 3D Printing With Polypropylene and Polyethylene
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Israeli startup Largix has developed a production solution that can 3D print PP and PE without melting them. Its first test? Custom tanks for chemical storage.
New LSR Cold Deck
| Plastics Technology
Hot runner supplier Mastip used K 2022 to introduce the customized and valve-gated Aquilo liquid silicone rubber (LSR) cold deck.
Romi lanza torno de bancada plana para maquinado de piezas grandes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Construido con una bancada monobloque de hierro fundido, el torno de bancada plana C 1100H, de Romi, optimiza la potencia, el torque, la precisión y la estabilidad.
Virtek/Plataine: Integrating laser projection systems with AI-based cloud software
| CompositesWorld
Sean Francoz, Director of Product Management at ViRTEK and Avner Ben-Bassat, President & CEO of Plataine discuss their partnership centered around automated laser projection solutions and AI-based cloud software. Their partnership hopes to improve on-time delivery as well as quality control for aerospace manufacturers.
DigiFabster Partners With Oqton on Online Automation Solution
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Oqton’s manufacturing operating capabilities combines with DigiFabster's instant quoting, e-commerce interface to help manufacturers automate the production workflow.
Baja California desarrolla talento para la manufactura médica
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Instituciones educativas de Tijuana, la Asociación de la Industria de Exportación y el Consejo de Desarrollo de Tijuana buscan conectar las necesidades de talento para la industria de dispositivos médicos de la región.
Dow invertirá en México con fines sociales y sustentables
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Los proyectos lanzados por Dow, que involucran recolección de residuos y modelos de reciclaje, buscan mantener la reducción de 35 mil toneladas métricas de emisiones de CO2 que ha logrado desde 2016.
Estron Chemical Welcomes Project Leader
| Products Finishing
Thomas Hesse joins Estron Chemical as a project leader.