Tungaloy Introduces Size 12 Inserts for Cutter Bodies
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
According to Tungaloy, the TungForce-Rec 12 boasts 1.5 times higher tooth density than other competing shoulder milling cutters of the same size, allowing a 16 mm (5/8″) diameter cutter to carry 3 teeth and a 50 mm (2″) diameter cutter to carry 12 teeth.
Software CAM que ofrece una completa sincronización multicanal
| Modern Machine Shop México
La interfaz de SolidCAM guía a los usuarios a través de soluciones para todos los CNC de fresado, torneado, fresado-torneado avanzado y de tipo suizo.
U.S. E-Commerce Sales and New Business Formations in 1H2021 Point to Strong Base Support for Packaging
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
The growth of e-commerce sales and new business formations in the digital retail sector will provide an enduring support base for the packaging industry’s bright future.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #120: Electrochemical Destruction of Perfluorooctanesulfonate in Electroplating Wastewaters: Full Progress Report
| Products Finishing
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project has been ongoing since April 2019 but was unavoidably interrupted by the SARS CoV-2 pandemic of 2020-21. This report (1) re-introduces the project and (2) covers all of the work thru June 2021. The project focuses on an electrochemical, destructive treatment strategy for the remediation of relevant PFASs in electroplating wastewater. The overall objective is to utilize a cost-effective reactive electrochemical membrane (REM) for the removal of PFAS from synthetic electroplating wastewater.
Spee3D Tests 3D Printing for Australian Army
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Spee3D has designed a trial with the Australian Army to test the feasibility of deploying metal 3D printing in both the barracks and the field.
Starlinger Producing New White rPET Material
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Trays, cups, and food containers manufactured from the white rPET are alternatives to single-use cups made from materials like polypropylene (PP) or polystyrene (PS).
Coating Vending Machine Frames
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Performance Powder Coating of Longwood, Florida showcases a recent project completed for Everest Ice and Water Systems.
Micro 3D Printing Slashes Costs, Lead Time for Medical Part
Evan Doran | Additive Manufacturing
Micro 3D printing enabled AntiShock to produce a small-dimension, high-detail part with greater accuracy than SLA and at 20% of the cost of CNC production.
GE, Fraunhofer IGCV, Voxeljet to develop the world’s largest 3D printer for offshore wind applications
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The partnership will streamline the production of key components of GE’s Haliade-X offshore wind turbine with the advance casting cell (ACC) sand binder jetting 3D printer.
IVECO and Nikola open manufacturing facility for electric heavy-duty trucks
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The production line in Ulm, Germany is anticipated to be capable of manufacturing approximately 1,000 Nikola Tre trucks per shift per year.
GE Renewable Energy receives planning approval for wind blade manufacturing plant
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Plant construction is set to begin later this year upon the finalization of all contractual documents and will be completed in 2026, making the Dogger Bank the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
NASA selects five companies to develop Artemis lander
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Selected companies will develop Artemis lander design concepts, evaluating their performance, design, construction standards, mission assurance requirements, interfaces, safety, crew health accommodations and medical capabilities.
Fully Functional Molding Shop Floor Virtual Reality Supports Training Initiatives
| MoldMaking Technology
Kruse Training is developing virtual reality (VR) classes for injection molding processing to prepare users for work on an actual shop floor as well as support mold shops’ hands-on process training initiatives.
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Boeing releases annual long-term forecast
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
The 2021 Boeing Market Outlook states that commercial airplanes and services are showing signs of recovery, while the global defense, space and government services markets have remained stable.
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Covestro and ParaMatters develop anisotropic optimization software for composites
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Designers and engineers can use the new optimization tool to obtain the most optimal part design based on material deposition and fiber orientation.
Westminster Tool Awarded $100,000 Grant for Additive Technology
| MoldMaking Technology
Westminster Tool joins six manufacturing companies in CT as recipients of the latest Additive Manufacturing Adoption Program (AMAP) grant, highlights its importance to injection moldmaking.
Weiler Abrasives ofrece una guía descargable
Scott Francis | Products Finishing México
La empresa de acondicionamiento de superficies ofrece un PDF descargable, en inglés, de su nueva Guía de soldadura de múltiples pasadas.
SC Johnson, Liverpool Football Club to Create a Closed Loop Recycling Model
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
SC Johnson and Liverpool FC are closing the loop by upcycling the plastic cup waste stream at stadium.
Time-Saving Instagram Features for Marketers
| Gardner Web
Want to streamline your Instagram marketing workflow? Are you looking for new ways to improve efficiency while driving better results? In this article, you’ll learn about five built-in Instagram features designed to help you quickly create better content. These updates could change how you plan and where you publish Instagram content.
Estrategias para fortalecer el contenido nacional de la industria de electrodomésticos
| Plastics Technology México
Este año, el ENCLELAC celebró 1,400 citas de negocio entre grandes empresas de la industria de electrodomésticos y proveedores locales.
Year-End Tax and Cash-Flow Planning
| MoldMaking Technology
Three proactive tax planning strategies to impact cash flow and income tax liabilities.
Schunk's Hydraulic Toolholder Features Imbalance Correction
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Constructed of durable hardened tool steel, the Tendo Platinum V2 reportedly improves stability, stiffness and clamping force to support sustained accuracy throughout its life.