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Ecoins, de Costa Rica, recibe la máxima calificación de la Fundación Ellen MacArthur
| Plastics Technology México
La evaluación permite a las empresas analizar qué tan circular es la gestión del ciclo de vida de sus productos y servicios.
Allied Machine Launches Internally Balanced Boring Heads
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
With the internal self-balancing mechanism, the 465 (464) series of fine boring heads remains stable throughout the tooling process and reportedly achieves tight tolerances and optimal surface finishes.
Customizable, Flexible Tool Setting for Improved In-Machine Inspections
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Hexagon’s m&h R-400 multi-sensor radio probe system is designed to improve ease of in-machine measurement configuration and handling in a range of manufacturing environments.
Machine Monitoring Becomes Simpler And More Affordable Than Ever
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
A new application of an established technology makes production monitoring accessible to any manufacturer, with any type of equipment, and in almost no setup time.
Hexagon Purus joins ZeroCoaster project study for hydrogen development in maritime applications
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Study aims to research, evaluate and present zero-emission ship design solutions, with Hexagon Purus’ expertise in storage and distribution of compressed hydrogen gas.
Vestas selected to supply turbines for offshore wind project
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Vestas will supply 138 V236-15.0 MW turbines for Empire Offshore Wind’s 2.1 GW offshore wind projects, which are located 15-30 miles off the coast of Long Island, New York, U.S.
Standalone Software Enhances Visual Defect Detection
| MoldMaking Technology
Mitutoyo’s AI Inspect program enables operators to leverage AI-enhanced modules for visual defect analysis.
New composite processing materials company Aeronix Technologies launches
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aeronix Technologies combines high-quality composite products such as workshop equipment, tooling materials and process consumables with an emphasis on technical expertise and industry-leading service.
Metyx multiaxial glass fiber fabrics gain GFRP drinking water pipe approval
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Metyx non-crimp fabrics earned accreditation for GFRP drinking water pipes and potable water storage systems through independent testing, as well as certifications for marine and wind energy composites applications.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, begins journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Launched for its 12-year journey in space, the Lucy aircraft is decked out with advanced scientific instruments, 170 square feet of composite structures and several 3D-printed parts.
The Society of Plastics Engineers names top five innovators
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The organization’s Hall of Fame committee selected its top five leading innovations from the previous 37 winners from 1983 to 2019.
Spirit AeroSystems opens National Defense Prototype Center
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The joint project with WSU-NIAR will spur the development of new high-temperature materials and ultra-competitive composites and attract new aviation, defense and space programs.
Open Mind Technologies, Haimer Join Forces to Five-Axis Machine an Aluminum Panther
| MoldMaking Technology
Open Mind provided its hyperMILL CAM software and Haimer its flour-flute cutter and a linear five-axis machining center for a 20-inch panther to be showcased by the Augsburger Panther hockey team.
Production Machining Activity Slowed in Third Quarter
Michael Guckes | Production Machining
Third quarter activity was complicated by hiring and supply chain constraints
#economics
Meximold 2021: Moldeando la reactivación de la industria
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold es el catalizador que brinda la oportunidad de encontrar en un solo lugar todo el ecosistema de la manufactura de los herramentales.
Succession Planning Breeds Success
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
One of the most important business decisions leaders can make and plan for is how they’ll exit the business.
#workforcedevelopment
Pregis Begins Production at New S.C. Plant
| Plastics Technology
$80 million investment in blown-film plant will create 120 new jobs.
Riding pretty: Hybrid upper control arms move to pickups
Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld
Short-glass/PA6 with metallic inserts reduces mass, running torque, joint wear on the Ram 1500 half-ton pickup truck.
An Interview with Michael Feldstein, Surface Technology Inc.
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Surface Technology Inc. president Michael Feldstein discusses his company’s capabilities, core values and the philosophy that has helped it achieve Top Shops recognition.
Simulation Prevents Expensive Hybrid Manufacturing Errors
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Errors while finish-machining additively manufactured parts can waste production time and tens of thousands of dollars. Vericut has enabled Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing to avoid these mistakes.
MagDev Acquired by Bunting
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
MagDev’s magnetic applications engineers will join those at Bunting-Berkhamsted, which will further expand Bunting’s engineering and design capabilities.
Se acerca NASF SUR/FIN 2021
| Products Finishing México
El evento líder en tecnología de acabados de superficie se llevará a cabo en Detroit, Michigan, del 2 al 4 de noviembre de 2021.