FASTSHIP project to develop novel technologies for cleaner shipping
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ÉireComposites and the University of Galway have won funding to develop a solution using composites that can be retrofitted to existing vessels or designed into new ships for faster, cleaner and cheaper shipping transportation.
Compact Temperature Controller with Alarm
| Products Finishing
Gizmo Engineering offers a compact temperature controller with a built-in alarm, digitally displaying tank temperature while controlling a steam solenoid.
Nlcomp launches recyclable composite sailing boat Ecoracer30
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Italian startup featured its 30-foot sustainable production boat at the Ocean Race Grand Finale in Genoa, Italy, citing the challenges, highlights and future related to its development.
Reamer Reconditioning Service Restores Cutting Tools to OEM Specs
| MoldMaking Technology
Monaghan Tooling Group’s Diatool service includes replacing all blades, grinding a fresh bevel geometry, refurbishing the body of the reamer and coating the blades if required.
University of Sydney develops recycling method for composite waste
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
With 840,000 tonnes of composites waste looming on the horizon, Australian researchers have discovered a recycling approach with increased material recovery and improved energy efficiency.
European associations seek to up-scale cement coprocessing for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Industry partners call on policymakers to support the recycling process in the EU for end-of-life composite materials, facilitate further decarbonization and circularity.
FAA issues G-1 certification basis for Lilium Jet
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
G-1 award confirms Lilium’s strategy of pursuing dual certification of the composite Lilium Jet, with EASA type certification anticipated for late 2025.
Palmgren Vise Eliminates Jaw Wobble
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The bench-and-pipe vise’s spindle and nut are housed in a square tube casting for protection from dust, chips and moisture.
Production Machining’s July 2023 News Highlights
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Production Machining’s July 2023 news highlights include new company leadership, digital live machining sessions, new headquarters and facilities, Women in Manufacturing event and more.
Dow desarrollará plásticos con base en residuos de maíz
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Dow se une a New Energy Blue en un acuerdo de suministro que permitirá la producción de plásticos renovables y reciclables a partir de residuos agrícolas en Estados Unidos.
Evolving Opportunities for Ambitious Plastics Recycler
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
St. Joseph Plastics grew from a simple grinding operation and now pursues growing markets in recycled PP, food-grade recycled materials, and customized post-industrial and post-consumer compounds.
Nueva generación de brocas tipo espada de Allied Machine & Engineering
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En FITMA 2023 Allied Machine & Engineering presentó la nueva generación de brocas tipo espada.
Q&A: How to Optimize Micro Molding Outcomes
| MoldMaking Technology
Molding at the micro-scale requires a completely new perspective concerning rheology, tooling, gating, handling and assembly. Accumold Sales Engineer Craig Tappe explains the micro molding process and the right questions to ask when securing a tooling specialist.
GKN Aerospace Creating Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Texas
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
When at full capacity, the center will house up to 100 personnel focused on collaborative research and development for next-generation airframe and aero-engine applications.
Cloud-Based Platform Monitors Machine and Plant Health
| Plastics Technology
SACMI says Smart Care is a cloud-based platform designed to help customers optimize plant control and maintenance via new assistance services and proactive problem-solving.
Emag resalta en FITMA soluciones de manufactura avanzada
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Emag resaltó en FITMA un torno vertical Pick-up que ofrece procesos automatizados de carga y descarga, y sus soluciones para el recubrimiento láser de piezas para la industria automotriz.
Plataforma de monitoreo de Siemens integra el ESA de Samotics
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Entre otros aspectos, el NXpower Monitor, de Siemens Smart Infrastructure, facilita la visualización y monitoreo de activos eléctricos dentro de las redes eléctricas.
Compact Headstock Lathe With High Power Density
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
This sliding headstock automatic lathe offers simultaneous machining with up to 3 tools — each tool with a variable feed rate.
Shop Quotes Smarter, Works Harder with Machine Monitoring
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Temco first installed MT-LINKi to optimize quoting. Now, the software helps the shop optimize its machines — and machine purchases.
JTEKT Event Will Showcase Advanced Manufacturing Solutions
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
JTEKT Technology Days will take place at the company’s headquarters in Arlington Heights, Illinois, on September 14 and 15.
Technology and Sourcing Guide 2023: Software
| MoldMaking Technology
Design and engineering are essential to building a better and more cost-effective mold with shorter lead times. A variety of software is available to help overcome the daily challenges faced with data, quoting, designing and programming.
Xtellar Offers Flexible Bio-Based EVA Pellets for Large Format 3D Printing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Bio-based flexible EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) pellets offer sustainable, lightweight, flexible capabilities for large-format additive manufacturing.