Iberdrola México dona despensas a damnificados por Grace

| Plastics Technology México

Iberdrola México reiteró su compromiso con el país en los momentos más difíciles, en esta ocasión apoyando a familias afectadas por el huracán Grace.

Explore Additive Manufacturing with AM Radio

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

Additive manufacturing editors Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider talk industrial 3D printing on a new podcast.

GKN Aerospace and KTH to develop electric fan thruster

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

The organizations will work jointly to develop fan technology for smaller regional aircraft. The project will study aerodynamic design, performance, noise and manufacturing technology for a nested fan powered by electricity.

PPG to Showcase Coil Coatings at Metalcon 2021

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

At the event, PPG will highlight PPG Duranar, PPG Durastar, PPG Duraform and PPG Coraflon ADS coatings. These lines of coil coatings are designed for industrial, residential and commercial metal building products.

Multi-Directional Turning Tool Maximizes Materials Removal

| MoldMaking Technology

The SuperTurnZ from Ingersoll Cutting Tools utilizes the front and back cutting edge of a four-corner insert in a single tool for higher feed rate capabilities.

Honda announces plans for hybrid eVTOL aircraft

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Entering the eVTOL market, Honda reveals new aircraft concept with a gas turbine hybrid power unit for up to 400 kilometers intercity travel range. Flight tests of demonstration model are set for 2025.

Sandvik Coromant Opens New U.S. Headquarters

| MoldMaking Technology

Location consolidates company’s functions at updated Mebane facility which houses its production unit, Sandvik Coromant Center and offices in one common location.

Sandvik Coromant Relocates U.S. Headquarters to New Facility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s new center is a hub for training, R&D testing, developing customer projects, digital live machining and engaging with customers and partners.

Ribbon Blenders Now Come with Pressure-Feed Vessels

| Plastics Technology

New option enables 100% discharge of the liquid component through a spray bar and into the blending zone, ensuring even mixing and consistent batches.  

Spirit AeroSystems inaugurates Aerospace Innovation Centre

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AIC established to collaborate with industry and academic partners for R&D of advanced materials, digital manufacturing technologies and processes.

Modular Feeding System

| Plastics Technology

Gearing units on both feeders to be easily and quickly changed and removed and replaced in just a few steps.  

Oceania Aviation merges companies, expands composite manufacturing capabilities

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

An agreement with Aero Composites Ltd. and Aero Design Ltd. positions Oceania Aviation’s Part 148 division to establish a new composites production facility.

Flight Simulator Made Through Large-Scale 3D Printing: The Cool Parts Show #33

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Our biggest cool part so far! Printing this massive structure in one piece saves cost and time for L3Harris.

New-Generation All-Electric Shuttle Is ‘Industry 4.0-Ready’

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Uniloy’s third-generation electric shuttle is designed for versatility and data connectivity.

Simulation Saves Money When Machining Expensive Parts

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Jobs machining expensive materials mean Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing needs to be extremely cautious. The operations manager says Vericut not only prevents mistakes, it shortens cycle times.

Webinar: Design Masterclass: Get Started Designing Low-Volume 3D-Printed Injection Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

Producing low-volume injection molds with an in-house 3D printer offers unique benefits including fast development timelines, design versatility and achieving production-quality parts at a fraction of the cost.

HCL Technologies Enhances 3D CAD Data Viewing Software

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Glovius 6.0’s engine is designed to significantly improve file open and rendering performance, which reportedly results in improved visualization and responsiveness. The latest release enables users to measure STL, CGR and other graphics file formats.

En Ciudad de México inauguran Centro de Desarrollo e Innovación Vallejo-I

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El centro cuenta con un laboratorio de materiales y prototipos para el diseño y fabricación de dispositivos y prototipos tecnológicos que contemple mecanizado CNC, impresión 3D, circuitos eléctricos y herramientas metalmecánicas.

Hydrolysis-Resistant PBT that is Also Laser Transparent 'Shines' in Demanding Automotive Engine Application

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Actuators for new automotive diesel engine series made with a Lanxess PBT that is hydrolylis-stabilized and allows for laser transmission welding.

Continuous-Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite Made Entirely from Natural Resources

| Plastics Technology

Lanxess’ latest addition to the Tepex product line combines fabrics made from flax fibers and a PLA matrix.

Ambrell Exhibits Carbon-Neutral Induction Heating Solutions

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Westec 2021: Ambrell will showcase its EasyHeat and EkoHeat induction heating solutions, which the company says range from 1-1,000 kW of power and do not produce CO2.

For Best Results in Plastic Color Control – Plan Accordingly

| Plastics Technology

From the formulation of color in the lab to the quality control checks on the floor, using the right process and equipment is key to color matching from start to beautiful finish.