Volkswagon launches new research collaboration with ORNL, University of Tennesse, Knoxville

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Projects involve integration of advanced functional materials, novel recycling and wireless charging concepts to support electric mobility and sustainable transportation.
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Hexagon Composites opens one-stop shop commercial center in Munich, Germany

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Clean energy solutions provider prepares to expand in-market customer support with the strategically placed center, which offers CNG, hydrogen and BEV solutions, as well as Hexagon Digital Wave’s advanced cylinder testing.

IDTechEx presents EV material and component opportunities outside of the battery cell

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

With the rapid development of the EV market, IDTechEx poses a greater emphasis on cell-to-pack designs and structural batteries, from thermal interface materials (TIMs), composite enclosures and fire safety.

Line Vac de Exair transporta materiales abrasivos

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing México

Las aspiradoras de línea roscadas de servicio pesado de Exair están hechas de una aleación endurecida para evitar el desgaste prematuro al transportar materiales abrasivos o pesados ​​como granate, vidrio, arena, granallado o accesorios de metal.

The compelling argument for expanded use of carbon fiber composites

| CompositesWorld

Contributing columnists from Aramco explain that decreasing carbon fiber prices and continued innovations may allow carbon fiber composites to expand into new markets, including increased use in oil and gas applications.

Más robots industriales operan en todo el mundo: panorama en México y Latinoamérica

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Según un informe de la Federación Internacional de Robótica, entre los países T-MEC, México superó a Canadá en el número de robots industriales instalados en 2020 y en la actualidad cuenta con un stock operativo de 42,600 unidades.

HAHN Group presentó en Fakuma sistemas para digitalización de plantas

| Plastics Technology México

HAHN Group destacó sus sistemas de monitoreo digital y automatización para la industria del plástico en los stands de sus compañías subsidiarias.  

Stellantis México firma convenio con la Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

El objetivo del convenio es renovar el centro de capacitación de la institución educativa con una inversión de 7.7 millones de pesos.

Glebar's Electrolyte Tank Enhances Grind Management

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The tank’s digital ultrasonic sensors connect with an I/O link to the HMI screen, which Glebar claims will enable better grind management, improved grind efficiency and reduced downtime.

High-Flow, Glass-Reinforced PEI for Small, More Sophisticated Electronic Components

| Plastics Technology

SABIC’s two new Superflow Ultem grades address the trend of electronic component miniaturization.

Back On the Trade Show Floor

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

As business continues to recover from pandemic-related challenges, the return of industry events has been a much-needed morale boost for finishers.

Codificador de Heidenhain afina los movimientos robóticos

| Modern Machine Shop México

El encoder rotativo KCI 120 Dplus, de Heidenhain, está diseñado para satisfacer dos necesidades a través de un único componente en robots de alta precisión.

Acme Receives National Metalworking Reshoring Award

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The National Metalworking Reshoring Award honors companies that have effectively reshored products, parts or tooling made primarily by metal forming, fabricating, casting or machining, including additive manufacturing.
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Fakuma: Online Support and Remote Maintenance Adds Live Video

| Plastics Technology

Engel says the new web application e-connect.expert was proven out during the Coronavirus pandemic and shown to dramatically reduce troubleshooting times.

Stratasys Introduces Open Software Platform for Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

    The platform integrates entire production workflow for Stratasys and non-Stratasys industrial 3D printers.    

FANUC Retrofitting CNC Systems Against Cyberattacks

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

FANUC’s Panel i Replacement Program upgrades out-of-date industrial PCs for faster, more reliable and more secure operations.

5 Smart Drilling Lessons Apply Beyond the Application

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

A specific machine learning use case illuminates general principles for applying artificial intelligence at any CNC machining business.

Does A Turn-Mill Have to Turn?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Here’s an example of a shop applying innovative probing, tooling and workholding strategies to enable its turn-mill to machine castings complete.

Compoxi installation widens AFP-XS technology application domain

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Compoxi aims to characterize and qualify the AFP-XS and new materials for adoption in the growing Space and New Space markets.

Bercella, EikonTech to launch an end-to-end service for composites in Italy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under a strategic agreement, a complete service for the design, qualification and manufacture process of composite components will be created for aerospace, defense, civil and telecommunication sectors.

3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.

Solico, Rondal collaborate on an all-composite halyard winch

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The winch is comprised of a carbon fiber prepreg winch housing and filament-wound carbon fiber winch drum which contributes to stability improvements and overall efficiency in marine applications.