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.