2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Inspection/Measurement
| MoldMaking Technology
Inspection and measurement equipment includes all of the tools and devices used to verify that mold and part dimensions conform to the tolerances required by the part’s design.
"Grupo Hi-Tec cambió la comercialización de las máquinas": Andreas Le Noir
| Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco del 30 aniversario de Grupo Hi-Tec, Eduardo Tovar conversó con Andreas Le Noir, uno de los fundadores de Grupo Hi-Tec, sobre los aspectos destacados de la empresa y de la industria.
Conozca a los ganadores de los Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022
| Plastics Technology México
Las propuestas ganadoras de los Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 destacaron por el uso circular de los plásticos.
Understanding G27, G28, G29 and G30
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Take a closer look at these reference position commands.
AI-Powered Fault Detection for Paint Shops
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The latest software tool from Dürr’s DXQanalyze product family can detect whether a fault is a one-time or systematic issue. Data from recognized patterns can identify the process step responsible for the fault.
Gemelos digitales: soluciones a ver en IMTS 2022
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
En IMTS 2022 los expositores presentarán gemelos digitales que cautivarán a pequeños y medianos talleres de maquinado al cumplir con la anhelada promesa de ofrecer tiempos mecanizado más rápidos, mejor calidad y mayor rendimiento.
Fortify and polySpectra Win Dept. of Energy Funding
| Plastics Technology
The maker of 3D printers and supplier of photopolymer resins were awarded $3 million from the DOE to help advance 3D printed tooling.
Index's G220 Turn-Mill for Flexible Cutting
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
IMTS 22: Index’s G220 turn-mill center is said to produce a wide variety of parts in a single setup.
Two-Component Paint System for Agricultural, Construction Equipment
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
HMG Paints' CFB 2K System is said to deliver a great finish for both OEMs and refinishes due to the excellent flow properties of CFB 2K Topcoat.
Celebra Dürr su aniversario 125
| Products Finishing México
Tres generaciones de la familia Dürr convergieron en Bietigheim-Bissingen para celebrar los 125 años de la firma que inició como un emprendimiento familiar y actualmente emplea a más de 18 mil personas en 33 países.
Graham Buys Tool Maker Kennedy
| Plastics Technology
Graham says the acquisition will help it support customers throughout the life of their extrusion equipment.
Viva Chile Packaging premia película a base de cobre de Amcor
| Plastics Technology México
La solución de empaque de Amcor limita el desarrollo de microorganismos y aumenta la vida útil de los productos hasta en un 250 %.
Grupo Modelo presenta camión eléctrico con componentes de plástico reutilizado
| Plastics Technology México
El vehículo contribuirá a que Grupo Modelo cumpla con su compromiso de reducir en 25 % sus emisiones contaminantes para 2025.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications - 1st Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report introduces the project and outlines the work to be undertaken.
Airbus completes assembly of Wing of Tomorrow prototype
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
The Wing of Tomorrow integrates myriad new composite materials and processing technologies, including thermoplastic composite ribs, an out-of-autoclave vacuum bag only spar, infused skins and much more.
Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.
Industrial Fiber Laser Solutions for Marking and Traceability
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: Dapra’s latest industrial-grade fiber laser marking and engraving technology provides reliable performance, fast cycle times and outstanding flexibility to fit any manufacturing environment.
Blue Wind manufactures 1,000 nacelles in 28 months with one mold
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Manufacturer combined speed and quality for composite wind turbine nacelles during the pandemic, producing 10 nacelles per week.
Airbus and CFM launch flight test demonstrator for advanced open fan architecture
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Flight test demonstrator aims to mature and accelerate development of advanced propulsion technologies as part of CFM RISE program, with CFRP blades as key part of design.
Sikorsky delivers third CH-53K helicopter to U.S. Marine Corps
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
This is the third out of seven composites-intensive heavy-lift helicopters that have been delivered to the fleet exceeding all DOD rotary wing platforms, created in a complete, digital environment.
Metrology, Automated Wireless Data Collection Target Quality Mold Measurement Practices
| MoldMaking Technology
At IMTS this year, L.S. Starrett is to demonstrate fast, accurate wireless measurement data acquisition from electronic precision gages and vision/optical systems directly to computers/handhelds.
AFS introduces sustainable FRP construction solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
LAST Stair, Railing, Plank and Structural Member product lines offer a variety of fire-retardant composite stair and decking applications.