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Automation Suite Supports High Precision
| Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2022: Caron showcases its automated technologies on a Tsugami TMA8.
What to Do When Five-Axis Machining Is Off the Table
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
For Fischer USA, 3+2 machining with a high-precision rotary table adds flexibility without the cost of a full five-axis machine.
DN Solutions Opens New Technical Support Office in Michigan
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
DN Solutions’ new location in Troy, Michigan will provide service solutions to both dealers and customers.
Surface-Activating Primer for Polyolefins and Fluoropolymers
| Plastics Technology
XlynX Materials’ PlastiLynx is designed for use with low-surface-energy polymers for improved bonding and printing.
Graphene Masterbatches for Flexible and Rigid Polyolefin Packaging and Beyond
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Brazilian start-up Gerdau Graphene joins a growing group of graphene additives suppliers with a focus on boosting properties of large volume commodity thermoplastics.
VIDEO: Mechanic-Turned Machinist Specializes in Workforce Development
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
According to 2022 Emerging Leader Ryan Cochran’s nominator, his biggest impact on BIllco Corp. has been his determination to hire, train and retain a younger generation of machinists.
#workforcedevelopment
NASA reveals James Webb Telescope’s first images of an unseen universe
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The world gets its first look at the full capabilities of the composites-intensive James Webb Space Telescope in space through a series of highly detailed images.
MAI Carbon celebrates 10th anniversary for R&D in composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Composites United e.V. (CU) Leading-Edge Cluster thanks its members, reviews successful work performed in composites the past 10 years and looks toward the future of the organization.
The Native Lab adds two online live sessions to self-paced Composite Materials course
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The course, taught by Managing Composites COO, Eneko Angulo, will have two online live sessions taking place in September 2022 for students and professionals interested in learning more about composite materials, processes and design
#workforcedevelopment
CNC Simulation Software Focuses on Smarter, More Informed Mold Manufacturing
| MoldMaking Technology
The latest version of CGTech’s CNC simulation software, to be demoed at IMTS 2022, incorporates enhancements and new features focusing on using data for smarter, more efficient manufacturing processes.
Teijin, Envision Racing extend multi-year partnership
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Teijin Group will continue to explore and develop high-performance materials and products for the team’s all-electric race cars to raise awareness of its environmental commitments.
Fairmat to recycle 30% of industry’s carbon fiber waste in Europe one year after inception
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fairmat’s success originates from numerous customers and partnerships, and is expected to expand through personnel recruitment to Northern Europe, German and Spanish markets.
Igus Inc. rolls out urban bicycle made entirely from recycled plastic
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lightweight plastics from landfills are used in all parts of the bicycle for a maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant platform, with first functioning model planned for end of 2022.
Registration Opens for Electroless Nickel Conference 2022
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 will take place October 11-13 at the Omni Severin in Indianapolis, Indiana.
CAM Software Designed for Hybrid Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2022: The hyperMill CAM software features an additive manufacturing capability option, which is said to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.
CCAI Recognizes 2022 Award Recipients
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The Chemical Coaters Association International awarded the CCAI Chapter Users and Suppliers of the Year, as well as the 2022 James F. & David J. Wright Lifetime Achievement Award.
Registration Open for Modern Machine Shops’ Top Shop Event at IMTS 2022
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This half-day workshop’s technical program and peer-to-peer discussion are designed to deliver practical solutions and business strategies that complement the variety of cutting-edge technologies on display at IMTS.
Aumentarán financiamiento para el fomento del nearshoring en México
| Modern Machine Shop México
El Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo fomentará mecanismos que amplíen el financiamiento de las pymes que participan de las cadenas globales de valor, por un monto estimado de entre 1,750 y 2,250 millones de dólares para los próximos 3 años.
HyperMill CAM Software for Hybrid Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
IMTS 2022: The hyperMill CAM software features an additive manufacturing capability option, which is said to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.
Expanded PET Preform Molding Machine Line
| Plastics Technology
Netstal expands its PET-LINE series introducing a 306 metric ton (m.t.) version with side entry at drinktec.
Solución nanoestructurada de zinc y níquel para las industrias de petróleo y gas
Scott Francis | Products Finishing México
Sistema de recubrimiento para industrias de petróleo y gas diseñado para reemplazar los recubrimientos de cadmio, PTFE y cerámico-metálicos.
ACS Adds Midwest Regional Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Auxiliary equipment supplier names Mike Tuchalski to post.