Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.

How Norsk Titanium Is Scaling Up AM Production — and Employment — in New York State

New opportunities for part production via the company’s forging-like additive process are coming from the aerospace industry as well as a different sector, the semiconductor industry.
#electronics

Viscometer Line Offers Measurement, Repeatability, Reporting

The Byko-visc RT Rotational Viscometer from Gardco provides detailed results analysis and review.

June GBI: Moldmaking — More of the Same

Several components contracted even faster in June, driving a consecutive second 0.6-point drop in moldmaking activity.

Costa Rica presenta estrategia de economía circular

Costa Rica está reformulando su economía con su nueva Estrategia Nacional de Economía Circular enfocada en la reutilización de materiales y la productividad.

Marposs presenta el ajustador óptico de herramientas VTS SF-45 Compact

El ajustador de herramientas ópticas VTS SF-45 Compact, de Marposs, mide en espacios reducidos.

Diatool Top Speed Ring Provides Fast, Precise Reaming

The TSR is well suited for long production runs of large diameter bores, precision reaming of heavy equipment components or any application requiring precise and repeatable bore sizes.

Dillon Claw Jaws Provide Increased Holding Power

The company’s claw jaws are designed to bite into the workpiece, enabling more aggressive turning.

VIDEO: The Advantages of Thermoplastics in Composites Manufacturing

Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en la programación CNC

Sebastián Vázquez, de Hexagon Manufacturing, dice que el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en la programación CNC está comenzando a introducirse en México.

Axiom Group Doubles Manufacturing Space of Mexico Facility

An 80,000-square-foot expansions adds to Axiom’s existing building, in addition to the purchase of eight injection molding machines.

Airbus inaugurates new Toulouse-based A320 final assembly line

Final assembly line will contribute to A320 Family production rate increase of 75 aircraft/month in 2026, adding to Airbus’ 10 assembly sites.

Compact Stack Mold for Thin-Wall Packaging

Oerlikon HRSflow says the patent-pending design allows the use of smaller injection molding machines while still promising the high output a stack mold tool.

Reusable vacuum bagging solutions for composite applications

CAMX 2023: Smartech underscores its industrial reusable vacuum bagging products for reduced waste, easy debulking and the capability to be used for complex projects.

Broetje-Automation presents automated sealing solutions for aerocomposites

Versatile and precise system options, whether semi- or fully automated, can be tailored to individual process requirements for composite or metallic materials, ultimately reducing process steps, labor hours and cost.

Norco facility completes three-year AS9100 certification cycle

The composites manufacturer’s Winfrith location receives its third successful audit citing good practices and high standards maintenance.

Aalto HAPS extends Zephyr UAS connectivity to the Caribbean

An MOU signed with Bermuda-based Paradise Mobile develops stratospheric 4G/5G connectivity solutions for the region using the composite Zephyr solar-powered aircraft.

Finishing Systems Provider Celebrates 150 Years, Looks to Future

From humble beginnings as an Indiana-based tin shop, Koch Finishing Systems has evolved into one of the most trusted finishing equipment providers in the industry.

Replacing Discontinued Vapor Degreasing Fluids – 3 Things to Consider

What do you do when you learn your trusted line of vapor degreasing cleaning fluids will soon be discontinued? Elizabeth Norwood of MicroCare discusses what you should keep in mind when replacing discontinued vapor degreasing fluids.

ChemQuest Names Director Supporting Technology Development Pillar

ChemQuest has named Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a director in support of its technology development pillar.
#workforcedevelopment

Justifying Investments in Automation and Smart Solutions

Corey Sorrento of Carlisle Fluid Technologies discusses the long-term benefits and payoffs for investing in AI-driven technologies for your paint line. 
#economics

Blasting Beads Made of Lead-Free Natron Glass

SwarcoBlast blasting media are made for use in a multitude of surface refinement applications.