Allied Machine & Engineering Debuts Interactive Online Platform
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Allied Machine & Engineering’s online digital platform, Allied’s Interactive Experience, enables users to virtually visit the Allied Machine facilities as well as meet various members of the Allied team.
Crece demanda de insumos para la industria del plástico en Querétaro
| Plastics Technology México
Industrias como la automotriz, electrónica y bienes de consumo están aumentando la demanda de piezas de inyección de plástico, moldes y herramentales, así como servicios de metrología y validación de piezas a los proveedores de Querétaro.
Markforged Acquires Teton Simulation
| Additive Manufacturing
Integration of Teton’s cloud native simulation software into Markforged’s Digital Forge platform will enable manufacturers to validate advanced composite parts for demanding production applications.
Combinación HCL CAMWorks-Zoller agiliza la administración de las herramientas
| Modern Machine Shop México
HCL Technologies implementó la interfaz de soluciones de administración de las herramientas TMS de Zoller en su software HCL CAMWorks, la cual proporciona opciones de administración de las herramientas disponibles.
GE Aviation Singapore Approved for Metal Additive Engine Component Repairs
| Additive Manufacturing
The company says metal 3D printing enables customization and complexity for repair parts, with repairs customized for each individual part because each part wears differently during service.
Haviland Enterprises Appoints New Director of Manufacturing
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Vonn Schopp brings over 20 years of chemistry, safety and plant management experience to Haviland.
Unilever México lanza desafío que promueve la sustentabilidad
| Plastics Technology México
El reto de Unilever busca encontrar soluciones que contribuyan a la sustentabilidad e incluye la categoría “Un México libre de Residuos”, para proyectos relacionados con el procesamiento y gestión de residuos plásticos.
New Hot Runner Controller Launches
| Plastics Technology
PCS Company introduced the TC50 hot runner temperature controller, featuring two models, at PTXPO.
Helios Introduces Gear Hobbing Machine
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The Hera 90-W solution for long-shaft horizontal hobbing is designed to offer an extended machine bed and axial travel.
Zeiss Metrotom 1 Simplifies Nondestructive CT Inspection
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The company says using the system with its GOM Volume Inspect software enables a smooth end-to-end workflow from the setup of the scan to the analysis.
Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros creció en marzo
| Modern Machine Shop México
El Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros se ubicó en 53.6 puntos durante marzo y sumó 18 meses consecutivos por arriba del umbral de los 50 puntos.
Velo3D Print Preparation Software Supports Larger Parts
| Additive Manufacturing
New version supports larger models with their corresponding geometries, plus enhanced scheduling to complement the company’s Sapphire XC (extra capacity) printer.
Cutter Considerations for Hybrid Additive Manufacturing
| MoldMaking Technology
Four tips for applying the right cutting tools in hybrid additive manufacturing.
Joby submits area-specific certification plan for type certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Certification plan, believed to be an industry first, focuses on cabin safety, comprising the integrity of materials, seats and occupant restraints used in the interior of the aircraft.
Cycling challenge to JEC 2022 raises awareness for mental health
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Co-hosts of the Material Evolution podcast, Gemma Smith and Geraint Havard still plan to head to JEC World while simultaneously raising awareness and funds for the mental health charity, Mind. They ask for industry’s help in their endeavor.
CAS DataLoggers sensor transmitters monitor temperatures in cleanrooms
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The RN17x transmitters support temperature, humidity, voltage/current, gas sensor modules and other sensor types.
Archer Aviation plans to work with Hexcel to advance eVTOL production capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under the proposed relationship, Hexcel will supply its high-performance carbon fiber prepreg material for the production aircraft.
Round Locating Unit for Flat, Precise Mold Centering
| MoldMaking Technology
Hasco introduces the one-sided DLC-coated locating unit, with simplified installation and precise centering capabilities.
México es ya el cuarto productor global de autopartes y supera a Alemania
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
Con una cadena de proveeduría regional de autopartes cada vez más integrada, México mantiene un pronóstico de crecimiento de más de 100,000 millones de dólares para el cierre de 2022.
Lilium begins eVTOL demonstrator flight testing in Spain
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Lilium Jet demonstrator, dubbed Phoenix 2, begins the next phase of flight testing at Spain’s ATLAS Flight Test Center. A third demonstrator will be introduced in summer 2022.
Classic Recreations announces carbon fiber bodied Shelby Cobra race car
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The officially licensed 1965 CSX Shelby Cobra race car features an autoclave-cured carbon fiber body, including the floor and doors, and is said to rival supercars in weight and horsepower.
Microturbine Relies on 3D Printed Housing to Preheat Fuel
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
The aluminum housing designed with nTopology and made on a Velo3D laser powder bed fusion system helps realize what its creators say will be the highest-power-density small turbine yet produced.