People in composites: July 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New hires and position appointments have been announced across Dufour Aerospace, Toray Advanced Composites, FET, OSG USA, Lingrove and KraussMaffei.

Processing Takes a Dip in June

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Plastics activity took a relatively big downturn in June, ending at a low for the year and lower than the same month a year ago.  
#economics

Factors Affecting Job Shop Profitability

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert answers a question about procedures that affect profitability, including quoting methods.

Robot Vs. Gantry for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing (Includes Video)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Engineering Solutions, specialist at 3D printing very large parts and tools on gantry machines, now also uses a robot for large-format AM. Here is how the robot compares.

Interpon Helps Architects Beat the Heat

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Architects can now design more sustainable and comfortable spaces with AkzoNobel's new powder coating, which minimizes heat build-up and energy consumption.

Modern Machine Shop México renueva su sitio web

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con una interfaz más intuitiva y secciones actualizadas, el rediseño del sitio web de MMS México enriquece la experiencia de los usuarios y reafirma la posición del medio como líder informativo en el sector.

Letter of Intent Considerations

| Production Machining

Here is how you can increase the likelihood of being selected when you have competition for acquiring a lower-middle-market manufacturing company.
#economics

Schwanog Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

Derek Korn | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Schwanog offers form tool systems, producing individual tools in very small series. Batch sizes from 3 to 50 units can be produced at any time.

Alpin de México fortalece conexiones en su Open House 2024

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Alpin de México exhibió tecnología de punta en afiladoras y sistemas de impresión 3D, destacando innovaciones y fortaleciendo lazos con clientes.

Hybrid Coatings Reduce VOC Output

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

HMG Paints Ltd. unveils a hybrid paint range for metal fabrication that combines the performance of solvent-based paints with the eco-friendly advantages of water-based options.

Aduro Clean avanza en la transformación de plásticos de desecho

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Aduro Clean Technologies anuncia progresos en su reactor Next Generation Process para plásticos de desecho, con pruebas exitosas y planes de construcción para finales de 2024.  

Captured Ocean Plastics Recycled by Hydrothermal Liquefaction

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Researchers processed plastic from the Pacific Ocean into oils.

Powder Coating Automation Can Reach ESG Goals for Automotive Parts

| Products Finishing

By adopting the robotic process automation (RPA) powder applicator, a plant can make significant savings for both the environment and the bottom line.

Zimmerman highlights five-axis portal milling line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The FZU22 machines various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials including carbon fiber and other fiber reinforcement options.  

ERP/MES/QMS Digital Ecosystem Streamlines Manufacturing

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: ProShop ERP highlights its ProShop ERP system designed to identify waste and ineffective procedures during manufacturing operations, whether for machinists or moldmakers.

Syensqo, Orbex to enhance space launch system development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The partnership will drive advancements in performance, durability and reuse of orbital space launch systems integrated with Syensqo’s adhesive, composite and specialty polymer materials.  

Siemens Machine Tool CNC Portfolio Demonstrates Shop Digitization

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens present a path toward digitalization for machine tool users and machine builders.

AZL announces follow-up projects on electromobility casings, thermal runaway

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AZL continues series of projects to develop the next generation of battery casings for electromobility, encourages interested companies to join consortias before Sept. 11th kick-off.  

Nlcomp receives half a million euros funding from Invitalia for recycled composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funding will help nlcomp commercialize patented rComposite recyclable composite solutions.

Vacuum Assisted Parts Washer Solves Shopfloor Delay

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

After implementing a new automated rotary basket parts cleaning system, this shop reduced its cleaning time by more than 50% and completely dried parts that previously were not getting dry.

Crushable Lattices: The Lightweight Structures That Will Protect an Interplanetary Payload

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

NASA uses laser powder bed fusion plus chemical etching to create the lattice forms engineered to keep Mars rocks safe during a crash landing on Earth.

Symington’s adopta el empaque autoseparador K3 r100, de Greiner

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Symington’s introduce el empaque K3 r100 de Greiner Packaging, solución autoseparadora y altamente reciclable en su marca Oatburst.