Defense Department Looks to Additive Manufacturing to Propel Hypersonic Systems

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The DoD is requesting prototype solutions for its Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing Hypersonics (GAMMA-H) challenge as part of the department’s ongoing efforts to expand manufacturing processes for intricate hypersonic weapons parts.

NASF Releases November 2022 Policy Update

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of November.
#regulations

Asahi Kasei: miembro del proyecto piloto para certificación ISCC PLUS

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La certificación ISCC PLUS vincula la cadena de suministro, desde materiales como materia prima de biomasa y reciclados, hasta productos terminados a través de la gestión del balance de masa.

Midgard Inc. Tackles Tooling Challenges and Automates Production to Keep Molds Running

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

This Eastern Pennsylvania molder does cavity changes daily, making its in-house toolroom critical to quickly fixing mold problems.

Base Materials launches BE368 epoxy tooling board

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Medium-temperature material is designed for the manufacture of master models, patterns, jigs and fixtures.  

Pipistrel makes first Canadian delivery of all-electric composite Velis Electro

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EASA and CAA type-certified high-wing aircraft enables further research, collaboration for battery-powered flight.  

FAA releases final report for Advanced Materials and Processes Survey for AAM, UAS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proposed research authored by WSU-NIAR and Mississippi State Advanced Composites Institute offers techniques to identify, assess and understand composites and other materials use in aviation applications.  

National Institute for Metalworking Skills Launches Employer Engagement Process

Grace Stubbins | Production Machining

Five-step method establishes effective and focused on-the-job training in a short period of time.
#workforcedevelopment

Life On Deadline

Kate Hand | Gardner Web

EVP of Content and Web Kate Hand on building an unexpected career at a place that values balance.

Plastic Omnium, the CEA partner for next-gen mobility research

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Five-year advanced research collaboration covers Plastic Omnium’s expertise in exterior systems, composite front-end modules, fuel storage systems, Type IV hydrogen vessels and lighting.  

on Values, Design, Racing, Ordering, Measuring, & Turning 50

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Better values for better tech. . . Simple design improvement. . . Elements of an E Porsche. . . Will consumers order cars. . . Genesis G90 review. . . Heart rates on a race track. . . Designworks turns 50. . .

3 Points About 3D Printing Large Parts We Can Learn From the Lunar Habitat (Video)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Ingersoll Machine Tools describes the capabilities and promise of large-scale additive manufacturing as seen in the 3D printed sections of the Rosenberg Space Habitat.

Nexeo distribuirá TPE de Teknor Apex en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El distribuidor de resinas termoplásticas, Nexeo Plastics, amplió su acuerdo con Teknor Apex para distribuir su línea de elastómeros termoplásticos Sarlink, Monprene y Elexar en México, Canadá, Puerto Rico y Estados Unidos a partir del 1 de enero de 2023.

Modular, Flexible CAM Speeds Five-Axis Programming, Boosts Profitability for Moldmaker

| MoldMaking Technology

P and C Tool improves mold quality, minimizes secondary processes, takes on new business opportunities and increases profitability with new integrated CAM software.  

Plastics Recycling LATAM 2023 abre convocatoria para conferencias

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La organización de Plastics Recycling LATAM invita a postular conferencias para el evento líder de reciclaje y circularidad de plásticos en México y América Latina, que se realizará el 7 y 8 de junio de 2023 en la Ciudad de México.

Moldmaking Operation Visibility is Enhanced Through Smart Factory Solution

| MoldMaking Technology

Attended and unattended moldmaking operations can become your company’s competitive advantage with the DataXchange machine monitoring solution from Shop Floor Automations.  

Tungaloy Expands Drill System With Drill Sleeves

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Adding drill sleeves to the standard lineup enhances drilling productivity of Swiss-type sliding-head automatic lathes.

ZeroAvia advances to certify ZA600 in 2025, launch ZA2000 with liquid hydrogen in 2027

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Lightweight composite tanks are key to ZeroAvia’s vision for H2 aircraft to rival range and utility of jet fuel aviation.

Mazak presenta soluciones tecnológicas para el mercado mexicano

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En JIMTOF 2022, Takashi Yamazaki, presidente de Mazak, habló sobre las tecnologías para el mercado mexicano, destacando los tornos tipo suizo, las máquinas multitarea automatizadas y la soldadura por fricción.

Video: FABTECH Day 2

| Products Finishing

Products Finishing Video Recap of FABTECH Day 2.

Automation Evolution: From Robots to Work Cells, Solo Devices to Integrated Systems

| Plastics Technology

Injection molding automation has progressed from devices to systems, from simplicity to more complex capabilities. The author traces this development through various levels of automation – all still available choices today – and analyzes the costs and capabilities for each level.

Spill Carts Catch Drips, Spills, Leaks While Transporting Materials

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Cart models come in a 1- or 2-drum capacity and feature a compact, space-saving design as well as heavy-duty casters and stout handle for ease of pushing or pulling the load.