Zeiss, ORNL Collaborate on Print Parameter Qualification Solution

| Modern Machine Shop

ParAM is designed to evaluate print parameters to help reduce build failure rates and make AM processes reliable, while reducing the cost per part.

Recubrimiento antimicrobiano para implantes ortopédicos previene infecciones peligrosas

| Products Finishing México

La mezcla de polímeros autoensamblables y antibióticos en implantes de cadera intramedulares humanos se cura utilizando una fuente de luz de mano.

Meximold 2021 es plataforma de capacitación y aprendizaje para empresas locales

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Una delegación de 28 empleados de Moyá Mold Makers asistió a la feria industrial Meximold 2021, para conocer de primera mano las nuevas tecnologías para el sector de moldes, troqueles y herramentales.

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.  

Long-Stroke Shuttle Blow Molders for Challenging Applications

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Wilmington Machinery is offering to build special, customized machines for difficult applications up to 1.5 gal.

PPG Earns R&D 100 Recognition for Paint, Coatings Technologies

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Three of the company’s coatings technologies have earned 2021 R&D 100 Awards.

Moving toward portable, digitized composite part repair

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Using digital twin technology, American GFM’s portable, automated inspection and scarfing system shows potential for on-site, data-driven composite aircraft part repair.

UL abrirá nuevo laboratorio en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

El laboratorio de UL proporcionará servicios de pruebas, certificación e ingeniería que abordan la industria automotriz, electrónica, de materiales de ingeniería, minorista y tecnológica.

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.

J.W. Winco's Locking Joints Enable Precise Adjustments

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The core of J.W. Winco’s locking joints are the locking plates with their precisely aligned serrations, as well as their adjustment based on positive and nonpositive connections.

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.

Made4CNC Offers Automatic CNC Door Opening Solution for Robots

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The fully electric Safedoor SD100 has built-in safety functions that enable integrators to adjust the speed of the CNC door, making risk assessments easier to conduct.

Deimco Finishing Equipment Expands Crew and Facility

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The company has added two technician positions as part of its growth strategy. 

Choosing the Right Automation for Your Shop

| Modern Machine Shop

This robotic arm Is fully integrated into the machine tool, enabling machine tool operators with no previous robotics experience to operate it effectively.

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.

A Digital Approach to Machining Better Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

With advanced integration of CAD/CAM, CNC and probing technology, this digital manufacturing expert demonstrates a better process for making complex airfoils without the need for special fixturing.

AMBA Announces Time-Sensitive Grants Are Now Available

| MoldMaking Technology

In addition to its other grant and scholarship opportunities offered, the AMBA has gathered information on other state, regional and national grants available to U.S. businesses and manufacturers.

Airbus, Air Liquide, ispace Europe launch EURO2MOON to explore future uses of natural lunar resources

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The non-profit is a platform of exchange between European industrial partners and research organizations to address lunar resource management and accelerate the cis-lunar effort.

Anmet installs first recycled wind turbine blade-based pedestrian bridge

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Polish recycling company Anmet and partner GP Renewables Group aim to repurpose decommissioned composite wind turbine blades for infrastructure and consumer products.

AIM3D multi-material 3D printer targets precise, cost-effective polymer processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Extrusion 3D printer offers considerably faster build rates and can print up to three different materials in parallel for metals, ceramics and high-temperature plastics such as PEEK and PPS with or without fiber filling.

On Rafael Nadal, BTS, and Carbon Neutrality

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

A contributor to the VW ID.4 five-star rating? Does that Chevy crate engine look vintage? Can a tennis star and K-pop celebs move the needle on carbon neutrality? Would you buy a car to get a. .  .jacket? And developments in the arena of manufacturing process.

People in Composites: October 2021

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

KraussMaffei, Composites United, Montalvo, Carbitex, Arkema Group, Vertical Aerospace and Lockheed Martin announce new appointment hires in the composites industry this month.
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