Heidenhain CNC Control Provides Customizable User Experience
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: The TNC7 provides virtual simulation of the machined part and work envelope.
Durable, Waterproof 3D Printed Casts: The Cool Parts Show #58
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Recovering from an injury with an ActivArmor cast means that patients can exercise, bathe and live life while they heal. We get a firsthand look at the solution in this episode of The Cool Parts Show.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining March 2023
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
According to information gleaned from Gardner Business Intelligence surveys, GBI: Precision Machining component activity generally continued in March the ‘right’ paths observed in February.
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Exsys’ Preci-Flex Tooling System Reduces Setup, Changeover Times
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The system’s short, compact design helps to ensure maximum torque transmission and rigidity, resulting in increased machining accuracy and improved productivity.
3D Printing with Plastic Pellets – What You Need to Know
| Additive Manufacturing
A few 3D printers today are capable of working directly with resin pellets for feedstock. That brings extreme flexibility in material options, but also requires greater knowledge of how to best process any given resin. Here’s how FGF machine maker JuggerBot 3D addresses both the printing technology and the process know-how.
Crowley Tool’s Modular Slide Holders for Multi-Spindle Screw Machines
Lori Beckman | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The interlocking design yields accurate and solid lockup of the insert module to the slide holder.
Palbit Multitasking Tool Provides Flexible Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Multicut tool provides extended tool life, minimizing the need for frequent tool changes and reducing the risk of operator error and tooling issues.
Sistema de navegación para herramientas de mecanizado de Walter GPS
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: Walter Tools (stand 1334) destacará su herramienta Walter GPS para soluciones de herramientas orientadas a una aplicación específica.
Proyectos de economía circular generan ahorros a compañías queretanas
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Un total de 154 empresas y 20 instituciones de Querétaro forman parte del Sistema de Economía Circular que coordinan la Sedesu y la iniciativa privada.
Airbus to expand A320 assembly capacity in China
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
A recent industry agreement to open a second line in Tianjin, China is targeted at Airbus’ goal to produce 75 aircraft/month globally in 2026.
RAMPF Composite Solutions receives $2.3 million Canadian government funding
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The aerospace company aims to invest in automation and digitization, hire new employees and expand into emerging markets.
Vertical Aerospace announces Design Organisation Approval (DOA)
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Issued by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), this marks a step toward Type Certification for the company’s VX4 eVTOL aircraft.
Latest Mold Analysis Software Meets Injection Molding Needs
| MoldMaking Technology
Coretech Systems’ Moldex3D 2023 strengthens simulation performance, provides user-friendly interfaces and cloud services, streamlines workflow and strives to connect the virtual to the real.
Trends Every Digital Marketer Needs to Know
| Gardner Web
Successful brands big and small always have their finger on the pulse with important advertising and marketing trends. To help with getting it right, here are four digital marketing trends every brand should know.
BioPowder plant-based additives enhance performance, reduce carbon footprint
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The Malta-based company sources its raw materials from agricultural waste and promises higher strength properties and increased bio-content for composite parts.
SW HMC Functions as Independent Manufacturing Cell
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: SW North America’s BA 322i is a horizontal machining center created to function as an independent manufacturing cell that can store enough workpieces for an entire shift.
Custom Formulations for Proper Equipment Lubrication
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: Engineered Lubricants manufactures custom formulations of lubricants, metalworking fluids, rust preventives and cleaners to fit customers’ specific production requirements.
Línea de máquinas Ez de Mazak debuta en FITMA
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: Mazak (stand 2816) exhibirá su más reciente línea de máquinas accesibles denominada Ez.
Lantek Bevel Module Streamlines CAD/CAM Programming
Jenn Cammel | Modern Machine Shop
The EdgeLine Bevel module simplifies programming and streamlines CNC programming of modern Trumpf cutting machines for more efficient laser machining.
PEI Used in Lightweight Augmented Reality Eyeglasses
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
SABIC’s Ultem 1000 molded by Beijing LLVision Technology for the temples of their AR eyeglasses which display voice translations in text on the lenses in real time.
Inline Inspection System for Wood Plastic Composites
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Pixargus’ ProfilControl 7 DX WoodPlasticComposites measure all dimensions and geometrics, including deep grooves.
GF Divisions Complete Construction of Mexico Facility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
A grand opening event will be held on May 3, 2023, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the facility in Apodaca, Mexico.