Video: Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. (On the Line Interview)

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

On the Line, the official podcast of Products Finishing, talks automation in finishing with Derek DeGeest, president, DeGeest Corp. 

Managing Grinding Forces and Abrasive Sharpness

| Modern Machine Shop

Successfully removing material with a grinding wheel requires sharp grains, but even dull grains can serve a purpose if they’re carefully controlled.

Episode 12: Trends in Automation for Finishers

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In this episode of On the Line, we hear insights into automation trends for finishers from Derek DeGeest of DeGeest Corp., Rob Weber of Fischer Technology, Jacob Fortmeyer of Carlisle Fluid Technologies and Robert Ravensburgen of OmniRobotic.
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La versión 9.2 de Vericut ofrece más opciones de optimización

| Modern Machine Shop México

CGTech incluye mejoras en la comprobación de colisiones y en el rendimiento general en la versión 9.2 de Vericut.

Electroforming of Electronic Devices

| Products Finishing

Lubomyr T. Romankiw of IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center offers an in depth discussion of the electroforming of electronic devices.

FDA da luz verde a proceso de Starlinger para producir PEAD reciclado al 100% para contacto con alimentos

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Las dos ‘cartas de no objeción’ de la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA) confirman el uso de hasta 100% de polietileno de alta densidad (PEAD) reciclado para contacto con alimentos, producidos con sistema de Starlinger.

Map Yachting Develops New Coating for Yacht, Motorcycles

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Map Yachting was commissioned by Gunboat to create a silver blue metallic paint coating to coordinate a Gunboat 68, a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle and a Triumph Rocket 3.

Configurable Roll Stack Has Small Footprint

| Plastics Technology

An extension of the G-Series roll stand family comes with a variety of patented features.  

DuPont Partners with Sporting Goods Manufacturer BOA Technology

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Use of DuPont’s Zytel nylons along with Delrin acetal and Hytrel copolyester elastomer step up performance, fit and durability for BOA footwear.

PPAs for High-Voltage E-Motor and Inverter Busbars

| Plastics Technology

Solvay’s Amodel Supreme and Bios Grades  support further sustainable innovation in e-mobility

Carbon Makes Design Engine Software Available to all 3D Printing Users

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

Previously, this software was available only to Carbon platform customers.  

Reshoring Champion Moser Inducted to AME Hall of Fame

| Plastics Technology

Moser started the Reshoring Initiative after a long career as an executive in the machine-tool industry.

Erema fue premiada en los Plastics Recycling Awards Europe

| Plastics Technology México

Gracias a su sistema de reciclaje INTAREMA TVEplus RegrindPro + ReFresher, EREMA recibió el galardón en la categoría “Maquinaria innovadora para reciclaje”.

Abaris adds advanced composite auto repair course to 2022 schedule

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

This class, running April 11 and Nov. 3, is devoted to hands-on repair practices and classroom learning to understand composite materials and processes relative to the original structure and the repair.
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Renishaw, Verisurf Partnership Expands CMM Software

| MoldMaking Technology

With an emphasis on Verisurf’s CMM Programming and Inspection Suite, this agreement gives companies access to Renishaw’s REVO five‑axis measuring system and the Equator flexible gauging system.

High-Performance Tool Coatings Extend Carbide Tool Service

| MoldMaking Technology

Horn USA’s IG6 and SG3 coatings ensure faster material removal rates, deliver high performance and extend wear resistance.

Zoltek to expand global large-tow carbon fiber capacity in 2023

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

To meet wind market demands, the 6,000-MT capacity expansion at the company’s Mexico facility will add up to 35,000 MT total global production capacity.

JEC Group reports success at JEC Korea and Carbon Korea 2021 live event

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Held Nov. 3-5 in Seoul, South Korea, the combined event highlighted composites industry innovations such as hydrogen pressure vessels.

ALC orders 111 Airbus aircraft, launches Sustainability Fund

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The agreement covers all Airbus families, including the A220, A320, A330 and A350. Joint creation of a sustainability fund fosters industry decarbonization solutions.  

AM Trade and Media Organizations Unite to Launch Formnext USA Chicago in Spring 2025

| CompositesWorld

Mesago Messe Frankfurt, the organizers of Formnext and Messe Frankfurt USA, announce a strategic partnership with AMT and Gardner Business Media. The new show creates one event in the U.S. dedicated to all aspects of industrial AM.

Zentek develops carbon-based, nanotechnology-enhanced icephobic coating to reduce ice accretion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Preliminary results demonstrate an adhesion strength of 20 kPA, which is a 96% improvement over aluminum alloys. The coating will be tested under real, ice-forming weather conditions this winter.

Precision Machining Technology Review November 2021: Workholding

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Production Machining’s workholding showcase includes SMW Autoblok, Forkhardt, Mate Precision Technologies, Norgren, Jergens and Platinum Tooling.