Aluula introduces lightweight composite materials for wind sports and beyond
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The company’s proprietary UHMWPE fabrics combined with technical films in a patented fusion process are said to increase performance and recyclability.
Portable, Flexible Fiber Laser Marker Circumvents Conventional Process Constraints
Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop
See Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase portal laser marking unit in action, in addition to other maintenance and repair solutions, at IMTS 2022.
Portable, Flexible Fiber Laser Marker Circumvents Conventional Process Constraints
Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop
See Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase portal laser marking unit in action, in addition to other maintenance and repair solutions, at IMTS 2022.
DNV releases new composite components standard for critical applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
DNV issues the latest edition of the DNV-ST-C501 standard which aims to ensure safety, cost savings and smaller environmental footprint in the energy and maritime sectors.
Airbus A321XLR takes off for the first time
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The latest evolution of the single-aisle A321neo accomplishes its first flight for its 2024 entry into service, accumulates more than 8,000 orders from 130 customers.
on Lamborghini, Mazda, Polestar, VW, Genesis, Mercedes & Yes, Even More
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Lamborghini sets a production record. . .Mazda sets a limit to carbon emissions. . .Polestar seeks alternative materials. . .VW opens a battery lab. . .Genesis builds a nice sports sedan. . .Mercedes and electric bikes. . .
#robotics
New composites-based drag reduction kit for Boeing 737 NG receives FAA STC, cuts fuel burn
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aero Design Labs’s ADRS-1 kit includes revised fairings and vortex generators to save $12,000 in fuel and >40 tons of CO2 per aircraft per month.
3D Printed Ceramic Mug: The Cool Parts Show #48
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
MadeXBinary applies additive manufacturing to clay. The company achieves automated production of aesthetically pleasing kitchenware through digital pottery.
AM 101: What is Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing?
| Additive Manufacturing
Going from additive to subtractive can be simple with Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM). What is it and how does it work? Learn the basics in this 101 post.
Gardner Business Media y la AMT firman acuerdo de cooperación para FITMA
| Modern Machine Shop México
Tras un exitoso lanzamiento en 2022, FITMA se realizará por segunda vez en junio de 2023, nuevamente en la Ciudad de México, y con un socio de primer nivel: la Asociación de Tecnología para la Manufactura (AMT por su sigla en inglés).
RJG Appoints New CEO
| Plastics Technology
Rob Nugent will take the reins from Dale Westerman, who is stepping away after 24 years at RJG.
Envase de rPET para lácteos gana oro en los WorldStar Packaging Awards
| Plastics Technology México
El proyecto “Vaso de Leche Escolar rPET”, de Upper Austria, fue galardonado con el Premio a la Sostenibilidad Oro como la solución de embalaje más sustentable, superando embalajes de cartón, vidrio, aluminio y papel.
AM 101: Digital Light Synthesis (DLS)
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) is the name for Carbon's resin-based 3D printing process. How it works and how it differs from stereolithography.
Parts Cleaning Conference Announces 2022 Program Lineup
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Co-located with IMTS, the Parts Cleaning Conference takes place Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Take Time to Save Time: Five Steps in Mold Design to Reduce Back-End Troubleshooting
| Plastics Technology
Westminster Tool shares how the one week it typically takes to perform these five steps in the design phase can save three weeks or more in an overall tool build.
General Magnaplate Texas Facility Earns Nadcap Accreditation
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
General Magnaplate, has earned a new Nadcap accreditation for its Arlington, Texas facility.
Crecieron exportaciones automotrices de México a Estados Unidos
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el periodo enero-mayo de 2022 las exportaciones automotrices mexicanas a Estados Unidos tuvieron un incremento de 3.7 %.
The UP Companies Celebrate Three Years
| Modern Machine Shop
The company is celebrating growth by expanding to a new Kansas office.
VIDEO: How can 3D Printed Tooling Improve Injection Mold Venting?
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Proper venting is one of a mold builders toughest challenges as molders struggle to keep vents free flowing in production. Learn how to apply 3D printing to mold venting and the benefits of additive venting inserts.
Keeping Your Tool Cool From the Inside Out
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Dual internal coolant channels in this parting off/grooving tool are said to provide greater cooling capability than external flood coolant delivery.
El "nearshoring" ha incrementado la cantidad de proyectos industriales: AMAS
| Products Finishing México
La Asociación Mexicana de Industriales de Acabados Superficiales (AMAS) presentó ante medios de comunicación los planes y el programa de Surface Finishing México (SFM), evento que reunirá en Monterrey a las principales empresas de la industria de acabados de superficies en el país del 25 al 27 de julio.
GenSwiss Quick-Change Toolholder Adapter for Fast Setups, Tool Changes
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Improved quick-change toolholding system for CNC swiss machines and precision CNC equipment feature toolholder adaptors and quick-change modules that can be preset.