Northrop Grumman, U.S. Air Force introduce B-21 Raider
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The sixth-generation, composites-intensive strategic bomber aircraft represents new capabilities and flexibility supported by an advanced digital ecosystem.
10 Lean Manufacturing Ideas for Machine Shops
| Modern Machine Shop
In addition to the right mix of traditional strategies, a lean manufacturing toolkit can make high-mix, low-volume machining faster, more predictable and less expensive.
VST Appoints Marketing and Communications Director
| Products Finishing
Julie Sims has been named as Valence Surface Technologies' marketing and communications director.
Cleanikum, nuevo proceso de limpieza para reciclaje de Vecoplan
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La instalación Cleanikum, de Vecoplan, permite realizar pruebas de limpieza con desechos de película y plásticos duros de paredes delgadas hechos de poliolefinas.
Micro-Doser for Additives, Masterbatch
| Plastics Technology
Loss-in-weight feeder doses small quantities.
El CIQA desarrolla plásticos biodegradables para empaques flexibles
| Plastics Technology México
Atendiendo la necesidad de la industria de empaques flexibles, el CIQA desarrolló una familia de biocompuestos a base de almidón y poli vinil alcohol (PVA).
Producción de vehículos ligeros aumenta 8.04 % en noviembre de 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En noviembre de 2022, la producción de vehículos ligeros llegó a 278,824 unidades y en el periodo enero-noviembre se superaron las 3,000,000 de unidades.
Allied Machine & Engineering amplía línea de herramientas de mandrinado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
A la línea de herramientas de mandrinado Wohlhaupter, de Allied Machine & Engineering, se le agregan los cabezales la serie 420 (410) y de la serie 465 (464).
Meltio Launches Laser Calibration System for Metal 3D Printing
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The system features a laser alignment camera that is placed under the printhead to provide a clear view of the focus point of the lasers.
Chromatic RX-Flow 3D Printers for Reactive Extrusion Additive
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
RX-Flow printers are a low-cost option for manufacturers interested in testing and implementing industrial 3D printing with more durable, flexible materials than are available with FDM, SLA and other 3D printing technologies.
Chiron’s High-Speed Additive Manufacturing Coating for Brake Discs
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The process offers advantages over thermal coating with high-velocity flame spraying — the brake discs don’t need to be pretreated and the process is significantly faster.
Jorgensen y Will-Fill ofrecerán sistemas de suministro de refrigerante
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions se ha asociado con Will-Fill, un fabricante de sistemas de suministro que monitorea y administra el refrigerante.
Acrotec, AddUp Partner for the Future of the Medtech Sector
| Additive Manufacturing
Acrotec and AddUp are combining expertise to enable the development of additive and industrial solutions dedicated to the medical sector, which is constantly evolving and looking for more innovative tools.
Maintaining a Competitive Edge: EDM, Automation and Machining Technology Roundup
| MoldMaking Technology
This month’s technology roundup features products, processes and services relating to EDM, automation and machining. For example, jig grinding for large molds, scheduling automation software, cobot integration, die sinker EDM and much more.
OSG Promotes New VP of Marketing, Hires Strategic Manager
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Donna Gialo will be responsible for leading the development and execution of marketing communications, sales support, ecommerce and customer experience.
Automation and Flexibility Counter Inflation at BI-MU 2022
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Automation headlined BI-MU 2022, while flexibility underscored exhibitors’ products. These twin benefits may be shops’ greatest assets against inflation.
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Large Underwater Pelletizer Debuts
| Plastics Technology
MAAG Group presented a larger Pearlo underwater pelletizer.
Axiom Group Adopts New CRM System, Campfire Interactive
| MoldMaking Technology
Axiom’s new CRM tool supports its recent U.S. expansion and the new united corporate structure to help better serve clients’ needs, improving quoting, supply chain management and communication processes.
Upgraded Turning Center Series Drives Precise Machining, High Productivity
| MoldMaking Technology
The new Puma DNT 2100 and 2600 from DN Solutions are offered in a two-axis and a milling version, with rigidity, usability and accuracy enhancements.
Cleveland pedestrian drawbridge features FRP decking from Creative Composites Group
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lightweight molded panels with hybrid non-skid technology system make up the new double dutch-style bascule bridge completing Cleveland’s harbor loop.
Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials: Silicones
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
More properly known as siloxanes, silicones are a class of materials where no carbon is present in the polymer backbone.
Tungaloy presenta nueva aplicación móvil
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
La aplicación de Tungaloy ofrece soluciones para ingenieros y vendedores que necesitan soporte técnico en herramientas de corte y operaciones de mecanizado.