Fiberglass conduit manufacturer grows into new products, infrastructure applications

Texas-based Champion Fiberglass, a five-time CW Top Shops honoree, expands its success in the fiberglass composite conduit market into new applications and products, looking toward future automation and sustainability initiatives.

Virtual Foundry’s M300 Tool Steel Filamet Offers Strength, Versatility for FFF 3D Printing

The Virtual Foundry developed its M300 Tool Steel Filamet material for fused filament fabrication, offering compatibility with a variety of 3D printers.

Looking Back: The Columnists

Many industrial/technical journals consist of a well-rounded mixture of technical papers, practical articles about technology and how-to-do-it features, including this one, Products Finishing.  In its decades of publication, the AESF/NASF journal, Plating & Surface Finishing also endeavored to meet this need.  Among the many features were those of the columnists, recognized experts who had expertise in certain segments of the surface finishing industry.  This article contains a sampling of columns published in P&SF over the years, which still retain information of importance even today.

Insertos cerámicos de Walter que permiten un torneado y fresado eficaces

Los insertos cerámicos SiAlON, de Walter, cuentan con alto contenido de aluminio y son eficaces en el mecanizado de materiales de superaleación.

How I Made It: Nick Pinkston, Founder/CEO, Volition

Nick Pinkston is a serial entrepreneur in the manufacturing technology space whose startups include CloudFab, Plethora and Volition, an online marketplace that’s designed to make finding and buying off-the-shelf components easier. 

Insight Masterbatches Improve Appearance of PLA, PETG FDM Systems, and More News of Note

America Makes names winners of EARTH Project totaling $1.2 million | The Virtual Foundry developed its M300 Tool Steel Filamet material for fused filament fabrication, offering compatibility with a variety of 3D printers.

Tungaloy Modular Turning System Provides High Repeatability

The ModuMiniTurn tool system incorporates a specialized coupling mechanism between the modular head and tool shank.

Perspectives on Sustainability in Mold Building: A Diverse Outlook

In conversations with individuals involved in the mold building industry, a variety of perspectives on sustainability emerged, showcasing the multifaceted nature of the term.  

Production Machining's February 2024 News Highlights

Production Machining’s February 2024 news highlights include new facilities and expansions, partnerships, anniversaries and more.

Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82

Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.

Broetje-Automation demonstrates rCF placement via AFP

Through the ScrapSeRO project, the system integrator and machine builder successfully processed recycled composites, in addition to more traditional materials, via its highly flexible Staxx One system.

Wilson Plans to Sell Customizable Airless, 3D Printed Basketball

This limited-edition Wilson Airless Gen1 basketball offering enhanced customization and color options will be available for purchase on Feb. 16.

Hyfer Objects furniture incorporates Sulapac wood composites

High-end design furniture is 3D printed from bio-based, eco-friendly materials for aesthetic and sustainable home product options.

At General Atomics, Do Unmanned Aerial Systems Reveal the Future of Aircraft Manufacturing?

The maker of the Predator and SkyGuardian remote aircraft can implement additive manufacturing more rapidly and widely than the makers of other types of planes. The role of 3D printing in current and future UAS components hints at how far AM can go to save cost and time in aircraft production and design.

Fresadora de Zimmermann mejora la estabilidad en el mecanizado pesado

La línea de máquinas FZU/FZP42 ofrece un diseño termosimétrico que incorpora un carro Z guiado centralmente.

Precise, Surface-Level Cleaning Achieved Through Portable Laser

Housed in a 60-pound suitcase, Rocklin Manufacturing’s MobiLase fiber laser makes cleaning parts simple, efficient and effective.

A3 Commemorates 50 Years as an Organization

The Association for Advancing Automation now represents more than 1,280 member companies around the world.

Bandera to Run 5-Layer Blown Film Line at NPE2024

Italian machine builder bucks trend among blown film suppliers to run production line in Orlando, May 6-10.  

Robotic Automation Options for Vertical Turning Centers

Custom robotic machine tending systems designed for specific high-volume machining applications can yield significant productivity and product flow benefits.

Extensive Evaluations Build The Plastek Group’s EDM Arsenal

Sinker and wire EDMs selected for speed, volumetric accuracy, surface finish, reliability, cost of ownership and extensive warranty.

Tecnología de inyección sostenible para piezas de plástico de alta calidad

Desde piezas microscópicas hasta ensamblajes complejos, la austriaca FUSO se destaca en la fabricación de piezas plásticas de alta tecnología con el apoyo de Grupo Wittmann.

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