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Do Your Team Members Know Your Parts?
Matthew Kirchner | Production Machining
When team members understand how the components they produce fit into the end product, it can make the team feel more invested in what they’re doing.
Mass, cost, durability improvements: EV battery enclosures, Part 2
Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld
As interest grows in composite battery covers and trays, composite materials suppliers work to meet current and future needs of automakers, battery module producers.
Quickly Troubleshoot New Molding Defect with Moldfilling Software
Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology
SyBridge Technologies analyst compares original, new Moldflow process simulation results, solves molding defect without tool needing to be taken out of production.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 9th Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (April June 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) refinement of the sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, (2) development of a journal paper and one conference paper, and (3) a presentation at NASF SUR/FIN 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois.
Soluciones de sujeción para un mecanizado desatendido prolongado de Mitee-Bite Products
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Según Mitee-Bite Products, cuentan con soluciones simples hasta automatización para operación desatendida.
Alpine Advanced Materials Licenses Addifab Freeform Technology
| Plastics Technology
The designer and manufacturer of composite parts will use Addifab’s proprietary resin system and Nexa3D printers to print tooling for low-volume molded part testing.
Reducción del tiempo de diseño y taladrado profundo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Según Vektek los usuarios pueden reducir el tiempo de diseño y taladrado profundo con sus válvulas de secuencia de puerto.
SCJN anula prohibición de venta de envases de PET y unicel
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La Segunda Sala de la Corte declaró inconstitucional la prohibición realizada por Oaxaca en 2019 a la venta de envases de PET y unicel en la entidad, y su criterio es aplicable a todo el país.
Cylindrical Grinder Shows Off High Precision
Grace Stubbins | Production Machining
The United Grinding Studer S131r cylindrical ID-radius grinding machine targets tough ID grinding operations and a range of hard-to-machine materials.
Cylindrical Grinder Shows Off High Precision
Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: The United Grinding Studer S131r cylindrical ID-radius grinding machine targets tough ID grinding operations and a range of hard-to-machine materials.
Improving Workflows in Small Shops with Custom ERP
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Small shops might not be ready for all of the functionality of an off-the-shelf ERP system, but modular, custom ERP programs can help improve workflow while providing the flexibility to change as shops grow.
Mito Material Solutions cuts ribbon on new facility in Indianapolis
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The graphene additive developer, which serves sporting goods and other composites markets, grows its capabilities with a new facility that includes in-house R&D and testing space.
COMAC reports C919 flight testing is complete
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Seven C919s have been built and flown to date, with test flights at four locations across China. Composites continue to be key elements for the nacelle system, aircraft tail and more.
Air System Enclosures Built for Challenging Environments
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
IMTS22: Kaeser Air System Enclosures are complete compressed air systems delivered ready to operate in a secure, weatherproof enclosure.
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Teubert
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Teubert highlights enhancements made to its continuous compression molding (CCM) system, including production scale-up, reducing required energy during production, live measurement of pressure distribution.
Integrated Manufacturing System Showcases Smart Automation for Mold Builders
| MoldMaking Technology
Whether mold builders are sourcing their cutting tools from an external manufacturer or looking to bring this function in-house, ANCA’s AIMS system offers a flexible, scalable ecosystem for factory connectivity.
CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Gougeon Brothers Inc.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Pro-Set Epoxy offers a variety of standard and customizable epoxy systems to create strong, lightweight and high-performance composites that can withstand harsh environments.
Toray Carbon Magic supports commercial lunar exploration program
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Toray Group subsidiary continues to support the HAKUTO-R commercial lunar exploration program operated by ispace inc. through its composite design, aerodynamics and processing technologies know-how.
Argosy Japan Aerospace Materials established in Nagoya, Japan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Argosy Japan was officially established this summer to supply aluminum and aramid cores, crash test barriers, composites and composite process materials to Japanese customers.
Three companies chosen to advance NASA deployable solar array
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Astrobotic Technology, Lockheed Martin and Honeybee Robotics awarded $19.4 million to prototype build and test solar array systems to power moon exploration under Artemis. Current mast designs incorporate carbon fiber-based technologies.
Benvic Compounds to be sold to International Chemical Investors Group
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Benvic, a developer and producer of thermoplastic solutions has been transformed into a global provider with a focus on ESG-driven initiatives under the previous leadership of Investindustrial Growth.
Circle-Prosco Welcomes Mike Pypiak
| Products Finishing
Mike Pypiak joins the Circle-Prosco team as a key account manager for the southeast.