Edencraft expands in-house composites services

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

In collaboration with ATL Composites, the Australian boat company grows into B2B manufacturing, providing boatbuilding, consumer and other industries with large-format composite plug making.

Team Kratos Racing welcomes sponsorship for composite Formula Student race vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Student-run Formula team based in India seeks to manufacture composite monocoque chassis and battery pack container for upcoming international competitions.

A2OM, KS Composites support GT Wings maritime propulsion system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Strategic partnership is set to bring decarbonization technology AirWing to life, cutting fuel and carbon emission consumption for commercial shipping.

Toray carbon fiber line dedicated to U.S. Army FLRAA support

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Decatur Torayca T1100 production line milestone instills confidence in development of lightweight airframes for Bell Textron V-280 air vehicle concept demonstrator.

Spindle Boosts Machine Tool Speed

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: NSK America Corp. announces the iSpeed5 high-speed spindle, designed to accelerate micro-machining processes. 

WTO USA Opens Solar-Powered North American Headquarters

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

WTO USA announces the opening of its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. Solar panels are installed on the entire roof, generating around 250,000 kWh of electricity annually.

Sustainability at IMTS and Beyond

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

As sustainability becomes more critical for domestic manufacturing, European and Asian companies are bringing this politicized topic to the American market. 

WFL Demonstrates Turning-Boring-Milling Machine Improve Process Reliability

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: WFL Millturn Technologies Inc. is demonstrating its M50 Millturn turning-boring-milling machine and CrashGuard Studio 3D simulation software, aiming to reduce error and increase process reliability.

Video: Construction 3D Printing with Robotics, Geopolymer

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Alquist 3D is aiming to revolutionize construction and infrastructure with large-format robotic 3D printing using a carbon-neutral material.

M&M Quality Grinding realiza rectificado de precisión de barras que reduce los residuos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Para industrias como aeroespacial, médica y otras, M&M Quality Grinding ofrece servicios de rectificado de precisión sin centros y de procesamiento de barras.

SMW Autoblok Workholding, Automation Solutions Optimize Milling, Grinding Operations

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: SMW Autoblok presents the WPS XL for milling, measuring and grinding operations with five-axis and large part workpieces, as well as several products from its electronics and automation line.

Plastics Processing Activity Contracted in July

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Plastics processing GBI contracted for the third month in a row.
#economics

Innovación y reciclabilidad: Weener Plastics obtiene reconocimiento APR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La válvula de tapa de dosificación de Weener Plastics obtuvo el reconocimiento APR Design for Recyclability, por su diseño completamente reciclable. 

Navigating the Future of Mold Design and Manufacturing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

What follows is a Q&A with Justin Jagels, an MMT EAB member and owner/president of J Squared Design Services LLC.

Caron Engineering Automation Solutions Improve Process Control

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Caron Engineering is displaying a range of automation solutions, including its MiConnect Technology for control of all devices within a machining cell. 

Nikon Corp. Opens California Technology Center to Provide Customer Support

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The center offers a variety of solutions and services aimed at accelerating customer adoption, scaling and supply chain in metal additive manufacturing.

Composites activity contracted faster for the third month in a row

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

GBI: Composites Fabricating landed at 41.6, becoming one of the index’s more significant declines in 2024 so far.
#economics

Krones presenta su portafolio para reciclaje de plásticos en PRL

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Sus módulos y plantas llave en mano, diseñados para diversos materiales como PET y poliolefinas, son detacados por Krones durante Plastics Recycling LATAM 2024.  

BMW Group prueba robots humanoides en un entorno de producción real

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

BMW Group Planta Spartanburg y la compañía de robótica Figure de California prueban el uso de robots humanoides en producción.

Foba Laser Marking Solutions Enable Efficient Industrial Product Marking

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Foba is demonstrating its laser marking solutions in a range of sizes, from compact to large. Its V series is said to optimize precision and performance in a compact model.

Discus Software Solution Provides Production Planning, First-Article Inspection Services

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Discus Software Co. presents its Discus Desktop solution for production planning, in-process inspection planning, first-article inspection and more.

Los accesorios Citizen-Cincom de Marubeni agilizan tiempos de ciclo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Marubeni presenta una gama de accesorios de mecanizado diseñados para trabajar de forma intuitiva con las máquinas Citizen.