Incus Project to Test 3D Printing Spare Parts in Space

| Additive Manufacturing

Project goal is to assess the feasibility of processing scrap metals available on the moon’s surface to produce a high-quality final product via a zero-waste process.

Hexagon, Stratasys Collaborate on Validation Tool for 3D Printed Plastic Components

| Additive Manufacturing

Partnership develops software solution to help compress design and testing phases, improve understanding of plastic behavior and speed up innovation across the sector.

NASF/DOD Workshop on Chromium Plating at SURFIN

| Products Finishing

NASF schedules DoD Workshop on Hexavalent Chromium: Emerging California Restrictions & Implications for the U.S. Defense Supply Chain.
#regulations

New Milling Series From Kyocera Provides Deeper Depth of Cut

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MFH-Max reduces the number of passes needed to machine the workpiece with its ability to take on deeper depths of cut (max. 0.098" / 2.5 mm).

3 Uses for a Composite Polymer 3D Printer in a CNC Machine Shop

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

When RPG purchased its metal 3D printer, a polymer printer was part of the deal. Three uses this job shop has found for this fused filament fabrication system. 

Nissan Launches New Manufacturing Initiative

Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing

Lower-temp curing paint and post-paint robotic inspection are part of it.

Presentan empaque de pan tajado basado en plástico reciclado posconsumo

| Plastics Technology México

Un proyecto conjunto entre Sabic, Allied Bakeries y St. Johns Packaging resultó en el primer producto de panadería en usar bolsas hechas con resina de polietileno circular certificado.

A More Efficient Way to Cut Near-Net Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

Choosing the right milling insert is important: This insert from Iscar is designed for finishing near-net shaped parts quickly, while another makes high-feed machining more accessible with existing machining centers.

NASF Submits Comments on PFAS Reporting Requirements

| Products Finishing

Summary of NASF comment in response to recently proposed PFAS reporting rule.
#regulations

Improve Your Facebook Group Engagement

| Gardner Web

In this article, you’ll discover how to use three new Facebook Group features to engage your target audience and promote meaningful conversations.
#brandbuilding

Amerimold Hosts Successful 2021 Event Amid Surge Of Mold Manufacturing Production Rates Across The Country

| MoldMaking Technology

The Amerimold Expo, held September 21-23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (Rosemont, Illinois) announced attendance numbers and participant demographics.

American Precision Museum Launches New Digital Exhibit to Support the Future of Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

The Manufacturing Ledger exhibit is a dynamic collection of stories and profiles about individuals whose career was spent in manufacturing. Honor a manufacturing innovator, advocate or educator by contributing your own story.

Rick Brandt named VP, Advanced Materials Media Brands, including CompositesWorld

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Brandt, who worked previously as a CW sales representative, will replace CW’s outgoing publisher Ryan Delahanty.

Global Medical Response orders 21 additional Airbus helicopters

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

GMR equips its growing air medical fleet with the composites-intensive H125, H130 and H135 helicopter families, noting their reliable performance for critical care transport.

Carbon fiber, additive manufacturing enhance Pleko spike shoe performance

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Developed with 3D scanning support from Diadora and CRP Technology’s Windform SP carbon fiber-filled composite material and 3D printing process for a track shoe that meets individuals’ needs in terms of foot structure and athletic performance.

Sherwin-Williams publica pronóstico de tendencias de color industrial

| Products Finishing México

La tercera edición del pronóstico de tendencias de colores industriales de Sherwin-Williams incluye la perspectiva de expertos en color externos a la empresa.

Gripper Finger Change System From Schunk Reduces Setup Time

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Schunk claims its toolless jaw quick-change system reduces setup times to a minimum, therefore increasing the productivity and flexibility of the entire system.

NX CAM ofrece una amplia gama de funciones de programación

| Modern Machine Shop México

La gama de funciones de programación de máquinas-herramienta que ofrece el software NX CAM de Siemens van desde la simple programación NC hasta el mecanizado de álabes y hélices.

Impossible Objects Offering 3D Printed Composite PEEK Products at PA12 Prices

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

Impossible Products says it can offer a lower price and better performance because of the advantages of its composite-based CBAM process and lower cost sources for PEEK.

Safran inaugura planta en Chihuahua

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 1.8 millones de dólares, fue inaugurada la planta Safran Cabin en la que se fabricarán galerías MAXflex con tres tamaños y 94 configuraciones, que se instalarán en los aviones Boeing 737.

Context — The Missing Key to Workforce Development

Miles Free | Production Machining

Upskilling your current workforce is as important as finding new talent. To expose them to experiences that encourage them to become problem-solvers is imperative. 
#workforcedevelopment

Finishers Report Quickening Deceleration in August

Michael Guckes | Products Finishing

As Index declines for third consecutive month, the pace of slowing expansion intensifies