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.