Virtek AI-enabled camera brings high visibility to manufacturing workflow
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Iris 3D process monitoring software has been integrated with a camera that captures high-definition color images during ply layup and assembly processes for comprehensive data collection and management.
Roboze becomes technical sponsor to Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The partnership, which started in 2023, transforms into a strategic alliance, combining a passion for motorcycle racing with Roboze’s composites 3D printing capabilities.
CEAD, Adaxis launch “AdaOne for Flexbot” software integration
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Collaborative effort results in a software experience that seamlessly integrates with CEAD’s Flexbot systems, aiming to elevate the efficiency in robotic large-format 3D printing with composites.
Aciturri becomes investing and technology partner for Dovetail Electric
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partnership provides an opportunity to drive development of sustainable aviation via Dovetail’s upcoming hybrid electric aircraft, retrofitted with composite components.
Fraunhofer IWS completes MFFD longitudinal fuselage joint using CONTIjoin technology
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Thermoplastic composite upper and lower half shells for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator were welded using CO2 laser over a total length of 8 meters.
Ascend Innovative Mold Launches New Moldmaking Facility to Support North American Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Ascend Innovative Mold founders, who have more than 50 years of experience combined, are committed to delivering high-quality tooling solutions to its customers.
In-Booth Mold-Cleaning Demonstrations
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: iD Additives is also featuring displays of chemical foaming agents, purging compounds, plastic mold cleaners, and water cleaning and maintenance systems.
High-Speed Puller/Cutter for Tubing, Profiles
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Cuts to exact lengths up to 3,000 cut/minute.
Hexagon Adopts the Suite Life
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
Hexagon has rearranged its software portfolio into five process-based suites, which include software for every step in the workflow as well as a new program that connects everything, increasing automation and collaboration.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining February 2024
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Precision Machining activity contracted a little slower in February, resuming its path inching toward flat.
America Makes Announces Winners of Proliferation of AM Material Datasets Project Call
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The award recipients are expected to collaborate with small businesses to bolster applicable knowledge, best practices and data to address the needs of the broader additive manufacturing supply chain.
In the Zone: Moldmaking
| Plastics Technology
The Moldmaking Zone is the place to discover the latest in moldmaking to increase the efficiency and quality of your production.
Arterex adquiere Micromold expandiendo capacidades en el sector médico
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Con la integración de Micromold, Arterex mejora su capacidad para ofrecer servicios de moldeo por inyección de precisión en el sector médico.
Press-Side TCUs and Full-Plant Adiabatic Coolers
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Frigel North America is launching RSY Syncro and RS/MD series, as well as new innovations in at-the-press and whole plant cooling.
Moldmaking Activity Returns to Accelerated Contraction
Jan Schafer | MoldMaking Technology
February’s index dropped from the more positive readings seen in January, landing on par with July 2023 and remaining in contraction mode.
Software de inspección intuitiva aumenta la compatibilidad de los datos de medición 3D
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions ofrece a sus clientes numerosas funciones nuevas con el lanzamiento de su software de metrología Zeiss Inspect 3D.
Blenders Now Come with Brushless Motors
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: New, more compact units deliver more efficiency, greater feed capacity, and next to no maintenance requirements.
Murata Machinery USA Celebrates 50 Years
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Muratec’s technology has marked turning points in automation, helping customers enhance competitive efficiencies across diverse industries.
Compact Volkmann PowTReX Basic Serves Single 3D Printers for Powder Recovery for Reuse
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The metal powder reprocessing system transfers material to 3D printers, recovers the unused material, screens it and then returns the material to the machine or a container for future use.
Participación de las mujeres en la industria manufacturera por estados
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Hasta el cuarto trimestre de 2023, un total de 3,911,062 mujeres formaron parte de la población ocupada en la industria manufacturera en México.
Walter Surface Technologies Ceramic Tools Enhance Product Life
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Walter’s Smart Resin Technology is designed to achieve a productive balance between sharpness and tool life in a metalworker’s given application.
Swiss Steel Group Grades Provide Increased Hardness
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The company’s Ugima range of steel grades is designed to provide easy machinability and reproducibility.