SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles

Stewart Mitchell | CompositesWorld

In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.  

Chiron Group Hosts Open House in Charlotte

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

During the event — which takes place in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 16-17 — attendees can expect various presentations and user reports, along with the opportunity to engage with Chiron experts.

Industria automotriz mexicana retoma impulso y crece en 2024

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La producción de autos en México registra un aumento del 4.93 % en mayo, impulsada principalmente por las exportaciones y el mercado interno. 

AGCO México invierte 45 millones de dólares en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

En el municipio de Corregidora, AGCO México expandirá sus operaciones en una planta donde se realizará el ensamble de tractores y maquinaria agrícola.

Sistema de brocas Tungaloy permite el ensamblaje modular de herramientas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de brocas intercambiables DrillMeister incluye ahora brocas modulares con los insertos indexables que le permiten taladrar y biselar en una sola operación.

Arburg Opens New Subsidiary in Romania

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Arburg expanded its presence in southeastern Europe in April 2024, opening a new subsidiary in Romania.

Materialise Adopts New Materials to Expand its Manufacturing Service Offerings

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

By expanding its manufacturing service offerings with PA 11, PA 12S and PA-CF materials, Materialise aims to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

How to Balance Roles, Integrate New Talent and Embrace Industry 4.0

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

What follows is a Q&A with Isaac Trevino, an MMT EAB member and Best Tool and Engineering (BTE) Business Development Manager.

Formnext Chicago 2025 Focuses on Entire Additive Manufacturing Value Chain

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The trade show will focus on integrating additive technologies into manufacturing operations, providing a venue for everything involved in additive manufacturing — from the materials providers to additive equipment, postprocessing solutions, engineering, inspection and software needs.

Kaeser Measurement Technology Enhances Compressed Air System Management

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Kaeser Compressors introduces its Kaeser Measurement Technology, designed to improve compressed air system performance and reduce energy consumption. 

Jergens Workholding Lineup Enables Automated, Continuous Machining

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Jergens Inc.’s lineup focuses on quick-change workholding solutions and automation capabilities, such as the custom MT-S spindle gripper for continuous machining.

Use These 7 Parameters to Unravel the Melt Temperature Mystery

| Plastics Technology

Despite its integral role in a stable process and consistent parts, true melt temperature in injection molding can be an enigma. Learning more about these seven parameters may help you solve the puzzle.

Envalior Showcases Lightweight Design With Hollow Profile Hybrid Technology

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Durethan and Akulon families of nylons 6 and 66 play key role in automotive components made with the HPH technology.

Xenia Develops 3DP Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites for FDM Printing, LSAM Production

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Xenia’s 3DP materials are reinforced thermoplastic composites functionalized for use in any type of fused deposition modeling printer, pellet-based, for large-scale additive manufacturing production and high-precision production.

Sandvik Coromant Turning Inserts Optimize Performance

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

The GC1205 and GC1210 PVD insert grades are designed to make surface requirements for aerospace engine components easier to achieve.

Manifold Block Line Extended

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Hasco has introduced Z920/... manifold blocks, extending the range with new connection threads and lengths.

AIR presents cargo-focused eVTOL aircraft 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AIR’s eVTOL offerings now include an unmanned variation of AIR One for cargo and logistics use, featuring its agile design across different use cases.

Lucideon adds scientific equipment to boost AMRICC ceramics R&D

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Staffordshire-based science firm accelerates business’ abilities to trial and test new materials for specialist applications with new state-of-the-art equipment installation.

Boom Supersonic completes construction of Overture Superfactory

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The facility in Greensboro, North Carolina, is expected to produce 33 Overture supersonic aircraft per year, with room to grow.

Workforce report provides insight into evolving hydrogen landscape

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The National Composites Centre and Tank Storage Association identify future skills demands, call for action to meet U.K. hydrogen targets.

Women in Finishing Forum Tours Regal Boats

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This month’s Photo Finish features a finishing process on a Regal boat. 

Machine Tool Drawbar Made With Additive Manufacturing Saves DMG MORI 90% Lead Time and 67% CO2 Emission

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

A new production process for the multimetal drawbar replaces an outsourced plating step with directed energy deposition, performing this DED along with roughing, finishing and grinding on a single machine.