AutoFlight Prosperity I enters the eVTOL market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The eVTOL’s full-scale interior and exterior design by Frank Stephenson Design is being showcased at the 2023 Paris Air Show.
GKN Aerospace, Joby Aviation sign aerostructures agreement
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
GKN Aerospace will manufacture thermoplastic composite flight control surfaces for Joby’s all-electric, four-passenger, composites-intensive ride-sharing aircraft.
OPINION: Another Step into the Minefield
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
A European industry-academic association calls for recognizing the distinction between “biobased” and “bio-attributed” content of plastics.
ASTM Committee Honors ChemQuest Vice Presidents
| Products Finishing
Two ChemQuest vice presidents are being recognized by ASTM Committee D01 on paint and related coatings, materials and applications.
#regulations
Soft Prices for Volume Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
While PP and PE prices may be bottoming out, a downward trajectory was likely for all other volume resins, including engineering types.
Equipos colaborativos y conectividad: la apuesta de Mitutoyo en FITMA
| Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco de FITMA 2023, Mitutoyo México exhibe máquinas de medición por coordenadas y equipos con integraciones para facilitar la obtención de datos.
Sandvik Coromant Offers Virtual, Live Machining Demonstrations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Digital Live Machining sessions provide live machining demonstrations, educational presentations and interactive discussions with engineering experts.
Drag-based wind turbine design for higher energy capture
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Claiming significantly higher power generation capacity than traditional blades, Xenecore aims to scale up its current monocoque, fan-shaped wind blades, made via compression molded carbon fiber/epoxy with I-beam ribs and microsphere structural foam.
Software Technology to Meet Moldmaking Challenges
| MoldMaking Technology
Featured in this technology roundup are software solutions that can provide and improve design and manufacturing operations or data management practices during the manufacture of a mold.
Fuji Machine America exhibe equipos con robots integrados para la automatización
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco de FITMA, Fuji Machine America presenta sus recientes modelos ANW 300 III y CSD 300 II.
Conair Names New Execs in Sales, Systems, Product Management and Extrusion
| Plastics Technology
Moves aimed at strengthening customer focus, market awareness, and technical expertise in key areas of our business.
Martin Baumann es el nuevo CEO de Arburg en Estados Unidos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
A partir del 1 de junio de 2023, Martin Baumann fue nombrado como nuevo director general de Arburg Inc., reemplazando a Friedrich Kanz quien estuvo en la empresa por más de 23 años.
Torno de Tsugami permite el mecanizado simultáneo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El torno tipo suizo BW129Z, de Tsugami, utiliza su sistema de control de tres trayectorias y sus guías independientes dobles para reducir el tiempo de ciclo y producir piezas complejas.
Affolter Gear Hobbing Machine Features Multiple Configurations
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The AF160 eight-axis CNC gear hobbing machine is designed for the production of spur, helical, bevel, crowned and face gears, as well as other parts.
3D Systems Developing Regenerative Tissue Program for Surgical Reconstruction
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The first product under development targets patient-specific regenerative breast tissue.
6 Tips for Training on a Swiss-Type Lathe
Derek Korn | Production Machining
There are nuances to training a person to effectively operate a Swiss-type lathe. A shop I visited a while back offers some suggestions.
#workforcedevelopment
Uniformity Labs Qualifies Stainless Steel Powder for Binder Jetting System
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The stainless steel powder is qualified on Desktop Metal’s Production System to deliver double the green strength of existing stainless steel powders over the entire build envelope.
Sprint de Renishaw: innovación y precisión para el maquinado en FITMA
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Conozca las aplicaciones del dispositivo de escaneo en proceso Sprint que Renishaw destacó durante FITMA.
Avances tecnológicos de Mazak resaltan en FITMA
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
En FITMA, Mazak presenta su centro de torneado Ez con asistencia robótica y el centro de mecanizado horizontal HCN-5000 que destacan por su productividad y tecnología avanzada.
UV Additive Masterbatch for Clear PET Food Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s PET UVA also preserves the integrity of contents in clear PET and rPET packaging for personal care and household products.
Using Jaws as Grippers Enables Flexible, Low-Cost Automation
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
VersaBuilt’s automation systems significantly boosted Innovative Fabrication’s revenue. In return, the shop has helped VersaBuilt optimize its products.
Maincasa presenta diferentes máquinas para todo tipo de aplicaciones
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En FITMA 2023, Maincasa está presentando un amplio portafolio de soluciones en manufactura con diferentes máquinas para todo tipo de aplicaciones.