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Clariant ampliará producción de sus retardantes de llama Exolit OP
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Clariant implementará una segunda línea de producción para los retardantes de llama no halogenados Exolit OP en las nuevas instalaciones que construye en China.
Finishing Activity: October index of 48.9 marks the first month of contraction this year
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
Finishing activity has not contracted since July 2020.
#economics
Solving Process Issues With a Detail-Oriented Approach
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
It is essential for a machinist and a shop to have the discipline to pause a process and reassess when encountering issues, even when schedules are tight.
Moldmaking Industry GBI Follows Industry in Contraction Trend
Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology
The October Gardner Business Index (GBI) for moldmaking experienced a second month of contraction.
#economics
Ecovadis otorga medalla a Kiefel por compromiso sostenible
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La certificación EcoVadis reconoce la protección de la seguridad y la salud, las medidas de ahorro de energía y protección del medio ambiente alcanzadas por Kiefel.
13 Tips for the Perfect Trade Show Booth
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
Here are some tips to step up your game at your next trade show.
Argolytics Partners With CFA Solutions on Quality Inspection Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The agreement integrates the two companies’ software programs to streamline the transition from recording inspection measurements to reporting defects.
Kuka Launches Integrated Robot, Automated Mobile Platform
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new system is integrated with one controller for the robot, platform and navigation, as well as one software solution for all three.
Bystronic presenta sistema de plegado compacto
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco de JIMTOF 2022, Sebastian Takahashi, Service Technician de Bystronic Japan, presentó el sistema Mobile Vending integrado con la máquina Xpert 80.
Choosing the Right Powder Booth
| Products Finishing
Tim Chambers of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses considerations for selecting a powder booth.
PCBA Adapter Bridges Acu-Rite CNC to Heidenhain TNC
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Adapter gives operators a simple upgrade or ability to switch between two controls on a single machine.
Collet de Andreas Maier se adapta a los contornos de la pieza
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El nuevo collet de sujeción interna de Andreas Maier consta de un elemento básico, así como de un accesorio de sujeción interna.
Composites GBI is headed toward contraction
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating in October continued its deceleration trend, though it fared better than most of the manufacturing industry.
#economics
Elkem Completes Expansion for High-Purity Biomedical-Grade LSRs and Other Silicones
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
New facility designed for production high-purity silicones with class 8 clean room and packaging in class 7 clean rooms.
7 CNC Parameters You Should Know
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Parameters tell the CNC every little detail about the specific machine tool being used, and how all CNC features and functions are to be utilized.
FACC records significant revenue increase in Q3 2022
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Revenue of €419.6 million is driven by increased demand for new and low-emissions aircraft and acquired space- and UAM-related projects.
#economics
Jekta Switzerland unveils composites-intensive 19-seat seaplane design
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Jekta says its PHA-ZE 100 amphibious aircraft could revive the economy of coastal and island states while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Archer, United Airlines reveal first specified eVTOL route in the U.S.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Proposed commercial route will connect Newark Liberty International Airport to Downtown Manhattan Heliport using the all-electric Midnight aircraft.
Helicoid Industries releases three use cases of Helicoid technology
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Use case applications with Helicoid technology implementation demonstrated mechanical performance improvements, such as impact resistance and strength.
H2fly begins LH2 tank integration into HY4 test aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Liquid tank passes vibration and leakage test, kickstarting the mechanical integration process and rigorous ground testing early in 2023 for zero-emissions commercial flight.
Heartland completes first industrial hemp fiber life cycle assessment
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies Heartland’s Imperium Filler natural fiber additive as a carbon-negative replacement for mineral fillers commonly used in plastics.
Cylindrical Grinding System Extends Into Mold and Die Machining
| MoldMaking Technology
United Grinding’s Studer brand unveils the S36 concept, featuring precise, reproducible cooling capabilities and a large grinding wheel for enhanced punch and die speeds.