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CFRP tubes enable lightweight advanced fuel sensing gauges
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Liquid Measurement Systems’ carbon fiber composite-based capacitance probes provide durable, corrosion-resistant fuel gauging for a variety of aircraft, including a newly launched onboard processing probe (OPP).
AMT’s PostPro Pure Offers Sustainable Vapor Smoothing Chemistry
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: This FDA-approved chemistry offers a green approach for vapor smoothing 3D printed parts.
Graphene-Infused LLDPE Composites for Rotomolding
| Plastics Technology
Lyten’s new graphene-infusion LLDPE composites being explored for a range of applications where they can replace other plastics and even metals.
CHEMEON eTCP Touch-Up Pen Qualifies for MIL-SPEC
| Products Finishing
The DoD qualified products list (QPL/QPD) now includes CHEMEON eTCP Touch-Up Pen.
Motan celebra su 75 aniversario con nueva identidad de marca
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Como parte de la revisión de su diseño corporativo, Motan ha llevado a cabo un cambio de marca integral que incluye también un nuevo eslogan que destaca su orientación hacia la sostenibilidad.
All-In-One Cobot Arm Combines Smart Vision and AI
| Plastics Technology
Techman Robot says its AI Cobot series combines a robotic arm, native AI processing, smart vision system and comprehensive software for a single, simply deployed package.
Kubotek cambia de marca en torno a nueva tecnología
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con el objetivo de alinear la identidad de Kubotek con la tecnología Kubotek Kosmos, la empresa ha cambiado la marca de todo el negocio.
Evatronix EviXscan 3D Scanner Offers Wide Scanning Range
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: The eviXscan 3D - WideRange 65 provides optimal scan point density (54 points/mm2) to give a good representation of the shape of the detail.
Where to Focus Your Improvement Efforts
| MoldMaking Technology
Identify the largest levers to pull and provide clarity about how to sequence your actions with a strategy linked directly to improving your bottom line.
Black + Decker Power Tools Housed in Chemically Recycled PET
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Each power tool contains the equivalent of eight to 18 single-use 16.9 fl-oz water bottles.
Evonik Adds Three Infinam Photopolymers to Product Portfolio
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: These photoresin products are for use in common UV-curing 3D printing processes such as stereolithography (SLA) or Digital Light Processing (DLP).
Reading What the Dial Indicator Is Saying
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Dial indicators provide good value for their resolution. With a glance, one can quickly determine if the part is larger or smaller than the master setting and by a degree of how much.
‘Digitalization’ – Awkward Term for a Vital Concept
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
At K 2022, 85 machines from 40 companies showed off their Industry 4.0 capabilities via OPC-UA interface. A new universal interface for Material Supply Systems was revealed at the show.
REALvision Pro Slicer Software Enhances 3D Printing Processes
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: Users also gain access to advanced 3D printing consultancy with the company’s team of 3D printing experts.
Digital Demo: Secure Vacuum Bag Seal Eliminates Single-Use Sealant Tapes in Closed Mold Process
| CompositesWorld
Magnum Venus Products (MVP) has developed a reusable two-part seal for the vacuum infusion closed mold process, replacing single-use sealant tapes. (Sponsored)
Prima Additive’s Ianus DED System for Multiprocess Flexibility
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: The Ianus robotic cell can be configured to perform two different processes (for example additive and laser hardening) in the same machine.
PC Copolymer for PV Connectors
| Plastics Technology
SABIC’s “breakthrough” LNP EXL9334P is said to meet stricter performance and regulatory requirements for emerging 1.5Kv solar systems.
#regulations
Hypertherm Associates Plans to Close Russian Business
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The announcement follows a decision to suspend business because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gardner Business Index - October 2022: 49.0
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
Little change from September to October as GBI hovers just under 50.
#economics
Re-Wind Network publishes second edition of repurposed wind blade design catalog
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The fall/autumn 2022 Design Catalog presents designs and details of structures and products made from end-of-life repurposed wind turbine blades, with a new section on marine structures.
North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
| MoldMaking Technology
Recent automaker profits are funding an increased number of new vehicle launches over the next few years, according to Harbour Results’ latest in-depth study, which in turn is expected to drive up tooling spend growth.
Oerlikon Balzers DLC coating extends life, performance of sliding ceramic, metallic and polymer components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A thin, hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, ta-C, decreases the coefficient of friction (COF) of components to nearly zero, while increasing wear resistance.