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Gardner Business Index - October 2021
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) moved nearly 3-points higher in October to end at 60.7. Gains were widespread thanks to quickening activity in backlogs, new orders, production, and employment.
#economics
Lens Changer Improves Video Comparator Productivity
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The company says the c-vision Lite lens turret system enables automatic lens changes as part of a CNC program, resulting in faster and more accurate measurement results.
Precision LPBF Improves Watch Component Part Performances
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Partnering with AddUp has enabled watch part maker Kif Parechoc to use laser powder bed fusion to manufacture parts with improved mechanical performance using less material.
Boeing projects demand for 1,540 new aircraft in the Russia, Ukraine and CIS aviation market through 2040
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Forecast anticipates that Russia, leading all regions in domestic air travel recovery, will see additional growth in leisure and business travel.
Chevy unveils the 2023 Corvette Z06
Gary S. Vasilash | CompositesWorld
The 670-horsepower vehicle continues to make headway aesthetically and performance-wise with composite wheels, wing and aero bits.
Vertical Aerospace secures funding for zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The company has received more than $200 million in additional financing to support production and certification of the composite-intensive VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.
ÉireComposites, Spirit AeroSystems sign multi-million aerospace contract
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Contract covers manufacturing of complex composite components, including assembly, part trimming and non-destructive testing (NDT) services for commercial airliners and business jets.
Breeze Airways unveils first of 80 Airbus A220s on order
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Single-aisle aircraft family brings together aerodynamics, advanced materials and Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engines, with expectations to enter service in Q2 2022 through the airliner.
Vectorply debuts digital resource center for composites
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
VectorPly’s Digital Innovation Zone features a library of video resources built to educate and assist anyone currently using or interested in composite materials.
MVP releases new model of RAM system for thermoset materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New large-format AM machine model, RAM 48, maximizes production efficiency and enables custom build dimensions when fabricating thermoset materials.
Industrial 3D Printing Solution Proves Rapid Injection Mold Tooling Production Capacity
| MoldMaking Technology
Covestro DLP resin e-PerFORM used with EnvisionTEC’s Perfactory P4K series DLP 3D printing demonstrates faster, more cost-effective print speeds with high stiffness, high temperature performance.
ITA Group offers new pre-competitive partnership model for industrial companies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
January 2022 partnership model enables more collaboration between science, research and industry on future composite projects, from materials to the final part.
#workforcedevelopment
TRB Lightweight Structures develops under-vehicle protection plates for electric vehicles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Plates are composed of a sandwich construction of advanced materials and toughened TRB resins for doubled impact absorption rates and halved weight.
Siemens Gamesa set to develop offshore wind turbine blade facility in the U.S.
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Facility will perform the finishing of Siemens Gamesa Offshore IntegralBlades and intends to support Dominion Energy’s 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project.
Answer 6 Key Questions for B2B Sales Lead Success
| Gardner Web
Never lose sight of the importance of your sales lead generation and development processes. Leads are the life blood of your sales team and channel partners, so always remember to keep your lead program as healthy as possible. Here are six key questions you’ll need good answers to in order to have the best chance of being successful with your sales lead programs.
#leadgeneration
SyBridge Technologies Renames Subsidiary Companies, Launches SyBridge IoT Cloud
| MoldMaking Technology
Subsidiary companies, including X-Cell Tool & Mold and Pyramid Mold and Tool, will be universally rebranded to “SyBridge Technologies,” to reflect the company’s broad offerings.
Rethinking Regrind
| Plastics Technology
Regrind and recycled material are often requisite in projects these days, but for many molders, the “R” word triggers painful memories.
Fusion 360 Leaps Into the Cloud with Extensions and Forge
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
At its Autodesk University 2021 conference, Autodesk announced upcoming features for Fusion 360 such as generative design updates and integration with the company’s cloud-based Forge platform.
Engel presentará en Expo Plásticos soluciones digitales para aumentar calidad y eficiencia
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Los asistentes a la feria Expo Plásticos 2021, que se celebrará del 10 al 12 de noviembre en Guadalajara, México, podrán apreciar en el stand de Engel las nuevas oportunidades que ofrece la digitalización, combinada con una sólida tecnología de máquinas.
Tech Table: Vacuum bagging supplies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
This is the fifth in a series of Tech Tables and comprises vacuum bagging material data provided by suppliers.
Platform Solution Supports 3D Printing's Pivot into Additive Manufacturing Production
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform introduced by Stratasys integrates design, print preparation, order management and third-party software to help bring about AM for production.
Video: Using Vacuum Degreasing to Reach Parts Cleaning Specifications
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
Vacuum degreasing offers a low-cost cleaning process that can meet a range of cleanliness specifications for both nonpolar and polar soils, has a low VOC emissions process and excellent rust prevention and protection.