Altair announces release of Simulation 2022.1 software update
| CompositesWorld
Altair releases updates to its simulation portfolio Simulation 2022.1, providing advanced simulation, cloud-based computing and optimization to meet lightweighting objectives.
L&L Special Furnace commissions high-temp box furnace for CMC parts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Multi-layer, high-temperature insulation, enables temperatures up to 1,700°C under partial atmospheric pressure for CMC parts production to be used in military and aerospace applications.
Workshop for Warriors to Break Ground for Facility Expansion
| MoldMaking Technology
Capital Campaign project raises $21 million for a new 25,000-square-foot facility that can accommodate higher student enrollment for quality training, educational programs and other opportunities.
3D-printed composite tail rotor gear box housing enhances Discovery super drone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CFP Technology teams with Flying-Cam to create 3D-printed, functional tail rotor actuators protection using Windform XT 2.0 composites and a powder bed fusion process.
National manufacturing center for FRP infrastructure opened in Australia
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Four-year program between Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, InfraCore leads to internationally certified composite bridge, jetty, wharf, pontoon and lock gate manufacture, research in recycled materials.
How B2B Influencer Content Builds Better ROI
| Gardner Web
Working with industry experts raises a B2B brand’s profile and makes the most of an online presence in multiple ways. Here are four ways B2B brands are benefiting from B2B influencer marketing and how you can too.
Dri-Air Awards First Charles F. Sears Scholarships
| Plastics Technology
Scholarships from the late founder of drying specialist company “help deserving students overcome the financial challenges that stand between them and their dreams — a good education, a good job and a good future.”
3D Printing and AFP Join Forces in Automotive Demonstrator
Ginger Gardiner | Additive Manufacturing
Bavarian auto industry and TU Munich research how to reduce molding costs by combining continuous fiber and 3D printed composites.
Lanxess desarrolla desinfectante efectivo contra la viruela del mono
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con Rely+On Virkon, Lanxess logró la inactivación de la cepa del virus de la viruela a una velocidad de dilución de 1:100, con un tiempo de contacto de 15 minutos.
One-shot manufacture of 3D knitted hybrid thermoplastic composite structures
| CompositesWorld
MAPICC 3D project replaces steel seat support in heavy-duty vehicle with a 3D knitted composite made from thermoplastic hybrid yarns comprising the matrix and reinforcing components.
DN Solutions revela dos novedades en mecanizado en IMTS
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Efraín Figueroa, gerente regional de ventas para las Américas de DN Solutions, compartió dos de las novedades de la empresa en IMTS: el centro de mecanizado vertical de doble columna BVM 5700, y el centro de torneado multitarea de 9 ejes SMX 2100ST.
Metalworking Growth Stays Consistent in August
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
All components of metalworking activity contributed to the consistent slowdown in the past few months.
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First Integrated PET Bottle Blowing, Inspection & Palletizing Machine
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
During K 2022, FlexBlow will demonstrate BlowPack at its plant in Lithuania. It’s described as a “world’s first” integrated system in one machine.
Máquina talladora GE15HS de alta velocidad, de Nidec
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Nidec Machine Tool presentó en IMTS la máquina GE15HS, una talladora de engranajes para múltiples industrias y aplicaciones.
Tormach Launches New Automatic Tool Changer
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new tool changer features an ISO20 ATC Spindle with a 10-tool rack and automatic lifting dust shoe.
Handheld Device Provides Surface Roughness Measurements
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Using Flexbar’s new LiteSurf system, it is possible to measure surface roughness details in multiple positions horizontally, vertically, below and above.
AmSty and Encina in Long-Term Agreement for Circular PS Feedstocks
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Encina to supply AmSty with 551 million/lbs of recycled styrenic feedstock from new plant.
Cling Wrap Made from Potato Waste
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Australia’s Great Wrap to expand into U.S. with home compostable cling wrap and its refillable dispenser made from recycled PET bottles.
Fryer's Vertical Turret Lathe Features Traveling Column Design
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Fryer's VT Series features an innovative traveling column design that enables a large swing in a small footprint.
Novedades en herramientas de torneado y fresado de Tungaloy
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
En IMTS 2022, Jesús Camarena, gerente nacional de ventas de Tungaloy de México, presentó ADDMultiTurn, herramienta para torneado frontal y en retroceso.
The MoldMaking Conference: All About Next-Level Mold Building
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Here we spotlight the Build block of sessions of the MoldMaking Conference on November 8 & 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Producción automotriz en México se incrementó 31% en agosto
| Products Finishing México
La producción de vehículos de pasajeros en México registró el total mensual más alto en lo que va del año con 316,815 unidades en agosto, lo que representa un aumento interanual del 31%, según la AMIA.