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ALPLA to Add Facility in Missouri
| Plastics Technology
The 246,000-ft2 greenfield site in Kansas City will be dedicated to injection molding and completed in late 2022, with groundbreaking slated for later this year.
First Biobased PEI Launched
| Plastics Technology
SABIC’s new biobased Ultem PEI portfolio said to be the industry’s first certified renewable high-performance, amorphous polymers.
Aeronix Technologies launches modular mobile vacuum stations
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The Aeronix Technologies VacStation – which is specifically designed for the vacuum processing of composite parts – reportedly reduces setup time and helps maximize productivity.
Volkmann Introduces Self-Contained Metal Powder System
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Volkmann’s PowTrex system safely and automatically transfers 3D-printing powders in large volumes from a container or supply hopper to one or more machines without risk of spillage, contamination, explosion or contact with workers.
Aligned Vision brings CAD-like user interface to composites
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
A key feature of Align 4.0 is its CAD-like user interface, which the company claims is the only data-delivery and data-collection system for composite layup operators to use at the tool.
Lockheed Martin opens hypersonic strike production facility
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Lockheed Martin’s 65,000-square-foot Hypersonic Missile Assembly Building 4 (MAB 4) integrates digital transformation advancements for training and virtual inspections.
AITIIP is developing innovative RTM tooling, ALM system for sustainable aircraft wing
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
HERON project methodology will be used to manufacture a composite aircraft wing demonstrator, which will be suitable to study the wing’s technical parameters and kinematic and aerodynamic properties.
High-Feed Milling Tool Specializes in Machining Difficult Cavities and Pockets in ISO S, M and P Materials
| MoldMaking Technology
Sandvik Coromant’s CoroMill MH20 offers vibration-free machining for oil and gas, mold and die and aerospace sectors and demonstrates a 32% increase in tool life.
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The Onshoring Project Aims to Reverse Offshoring
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
The Onshoring Project will develop and share new metrics, tools and practices that will shift executive focus toward sourcing from lean-performing North American suppliers.
SABIC launches bio-based, amorphous polymers to support sustainability goals
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ISCC-designated high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) materials offer the same mechanical properties as incumbent Ultem materials, with a focus on challenging applications and a reduced carbon footprint.
Plataine wins Frost & Sullivan Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Plataine’s cloud-based digital assistants leverage AI to automate and optimize critical composites manufacturing flows, increase operational resiliency and push the envelope towards zero-waste manufacturing.
IACMI Members Meeting reconnects members, discusses road ahead
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Oct. 5-7 in Detroit, Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) members presented automotive R&D and discussed industry trends.
CompleteCloud by Avatara: The Smart IT Platform for Manufacturers
| Modern Machine Shop
CompleteCloud by Avatara is an all-inclusive IT solution that offers a private cloud environment in a secure data center. (Sponsored)
Hainbuch amplía su gama de dispositivos de sujeción estacionarios
| Modern Machine Shop México
Hainbuch adquiere a la empresa Vischer & Bolli Automation y ahora ofrece una gama más amplia de dispositivos de sujeción estacionarios.
Industria química y del plástico de Argentina crea agrupación para la transición hacia la economía circular
| Plastics Technology México
La visión de EURECA es convertir a la economía de los plásticos en Argentina en una economía circular afirmada en una sociedad de consumo responsable y del reciclado, en donde los residuos son recursos valiosos.
2021 CW Top Shops highlights strengths of top composites facilities
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
CW learned from some of this year’s designated Top Shops about what makes facilities stand out, from diverse capabilities to Industry 4.0 and sustainability.
Arboga Partners with Palmgren to Deliver Drill Gear Drive
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Arboga’s drill gear drive transmission reportedly delivers full power at any speed, driving the cutting tools at nearly 100% of the available motor horsepower.
Plastic Energy, Freepoint Eco-Systems and TotalEnergies to Build Advanced Recycling Plant
| Plastics Technology
The project will process and convert yearly 33,000 tons of post-consumer end-of-life plastic waste.
Methods Machine Tools Set to Acquire Koch Machine Tool
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Methods notes that after finalizing the agreement, machine shops throughout Texas will be able to use its applications and automation teams to solve complex machining challenges.
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CLAUTEDOMEX organiza Business Automotive Meeting 2021
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El Clúster Automotriz del Estado de México – CLAUTEDOMEX– realiza la séptima edición del evento Business Automotive Meeting 2021 en formato híbrido el 27 de octubre.
Getting to a Circular Model for Metal Powders Makes AM More Sustainable
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
6K’s UniMelt process offers efficiency and control in the production of metal powders for additive manufacturing. But more than that, it is a home for unused and oversized powder, metal scrap and more that can close the loop on metals.
PREH muestra interés por crear un centro de desarrollo de ingeniería en Yucatán
| Modern Machine Shop México
La empresa alemana PREH manifestó interés por establecer en el estado un centro de desarrollo de ingeniería para el sector automotriz, que sería el primero en el sureste de México.