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SMW Autoblok Releases Quick-Change Power Chuck
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
SMW Autoblok claims the KNCS-2G enables users to change jaws in under one minute, reducing downtime during changeovers.
Record Robot Sales
| Plastics Technology
A strong third-quarter push drove North American robot sales to a record high with three months to go and point to 2021 being the biggest year ever.
Finland Sees Swifter Castings Through Hybrid Manufacturing
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Combining sand 3D printing with casting has enabled Hetitec Oy to meet the underserved small-batch Finnish casting market — in some cases, producing high-priority parts in under a week.
Methods and Benefits of Designing for Additive Manufacturing
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Additive manufacturing may have different process considerations than traditional manufacturing, but it can manage these through clever planning and specialized software.
Boeing Australia advances flight testing of Loyal Wingman
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two separate Loyal Wingman aircraft completed successful flight missions to aid in the continuation of improving the unmanned vehicle’s development.
Arris raises additional $88.5 million in funding, receives new investment by Chuo Malleable Iron
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Arris continues to scale up global operations of its Additive Molding technology and partner across industries to fulfill an increasing demand for medium- to high-volume composites production.
DOMMINIO virtual workshop to explore multifunctional and intelligent composite airframe parts
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Nov. 30, 2021 event for H2020 project will review latest advances in thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing.
Volocopter conducts first crewed eVTOL test flight in South Korea
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Five-minute crewed and public test flight of the Volocopter 2X demonstrates South Korea’s goal to achieve UAM commercialization by 2025.
The NCC launches first U.K. composites technology forum dedicated to defense
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The forum brings together large industry primes, academia and SMEs to facilitate technical exchange and drive innovation for composites technology development.
VABO Composites launches new company in Italy
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
VABO Italia Composites Srl will be based in La Spezia and act as sister to the Netherlands HQ, including custom composites projects and new products.
Toolholder System Ensures Highly Accurate Clamping for Complete Pull-Out Protection
| MoldMaking Technology
Haimer USA invented Safe-Lock for high-efficiency, dynamic milling strategies, an EDM form in a shrink fit holder, with grooves on the tool shank for optimal engagement.
Technical paper winners announced for CAMX 2021
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX recognizes outstanding composites research from students, engineers and industry professionals.
Grafen AB introduces graphene-coated textiles
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The G-Heatex series uses graphene flakes to entirely impregnate textiles for uniform electrical resistance properties. It is available for a range of textile substrate types.
Kaneka Aerospace partners with DH Sutherland
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Kaneka Aerospace LLC manufactures specialty high-performance composite materials serving a variety of markets. The partnership with DH Sutherland will enable the company to expand into U.S. markets.
Lanxess’ High Performance Materials Business Unit to be Legally Independent
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
New restructuring expected to result in the best possible growth opportunities in the high-performance plastics business
Metal 3D Printing in the Office: Studio System 2 Webinar
| Additive Manufacturing
Metal additive manufacturing—once reserved for only the most specialized applications (and affluent of companies)—is now easier and more accessible than ever. Join this Desktop Metal webinar.
Wohlhaupter Fine Boring Heads Feature Self-Balancing, Digital Adjustment
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Fine boring heads include 3ETech digital adjustment and analog vernier scale adjustment for micro-precision tool adjustment.
How Prototyping Addresses Unknowns and Reduces Risks
Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing
One benefit of metal AM is the capability to create functional prototypes in less time, enabling you to rapidly iterate on design alternatives during development.
La industria del plástico en EE. UU. se recupera tras la pandemia
| Plastics Technology México
El informe de Tendencias Globales de 2021, de PLASTICS, presenta una visión internacional más amplia de los plásticos, que cubre la producción, el consumo y más detalles de los socios comerciales importantes para los EE. UU.
EcoClean Consolidates Cleaning Procedures to Streamline Parts Cleaning
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
By combining processes that formerly required several machines into one single cleaning system, EcoClean says it is able to optimize quality and cost.
Fakuma: Molding Machine and Simulation Software Interface Expanded
| Plastics Technology
Engel’s sim link data interface for two-way exchange of simulation and process data between Engel machines and simulation programs has been extended to include Simcon’s CADMOULD program.
Aplicaciones de aceites industriales reciclados y regenerados para el sector metalmecánico
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con Fernando Meza, director general de US Technologies, el uso de este tipo de aceites es una alternativa que puede brindar beneficios económicos, ecológicos y de desempeño.