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Jabil, KAV Sports deliver customized composite bike helmets
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Innovative materials science and 3D printing collaboration meets stringent criteria, enables mass customization for consumers.
Upgraded VMC Advances High-Speed, High-Precision Mold Component Hard Milling
| MoldMaking Technology
Available in three models, the Mitsui Seiki VL30 series offers new features for additional accuracy, high-speed milling and process automation.
Iten Defense acquires Transparent Armor Solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Years of close collaboration add TAS’ advanced transparent armor solutions to Iten Defense’s own composites armor for maritime vessels, fixed- and rotary-wing aircrafts and tactical vehicles.
IFTH, Cetim and IPC present online guide for eco-design, recycling of composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The online guide, jointly produced by three French industrial technical centers active in the field of composites, maps the challenges and current options available for recycling in France.
Eden Tool, Eden Manufacturing Supports USA Workforce Tax Credit Act
| MoldMaking Technology
Rep. Lloyd Smucker introduced the new legislation following a tour of the Pennsylvania-based mold builder’s facilities, highlighting discussions on the importance of exposure, training and education needed in manufacturing.
#workforcedevelopment
GMI Aero extends Anita EZ hot bonder thermocouple capabilities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Thirty-six thermocouples (T/Cs) are now available for flexible temperature monitoring/control during composite curing.
Arris Additive Molding production capacity to hit 1 million parts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Malaysian contract manufacturer partnership will significantly scale up the emerging composite technology’s production for mass-market products, industrial applications.
LIFT Aircraft completes first piloted eVTOL demonstrations in Japan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Nine flights were successfully conducted after receiving the green light from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau.
SABIC debuts EN45545 rail-compliant, fiber-reinforced compound
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
LNP Thermocomp AM DC0041XA51 offers the rail industry a solution that can be used for on-demand printing of large, complex exterior and interior parts in relatively small build numbers.
Nickel Plating Handbook Receives Update
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The Nickel Plating Handbook 2nd edition is currently available for download from the Nickel Institute.
Episode 30: An Interview With Rhonda Dibachi, CEO, HeyScottie
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Rhonda Dibachi, founder and CEO of HeyScottie, discusses her new automatic pricing engine designed to help manufacturers find finishing services and streamline the price quoting process.
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Carlisle Fluid Technologies Welcomes Account Manager
| Products Finishing
Chris Burge is joining the Carlisle Fluid Technologies team as an account manager.
FABTECH Determines Dates, Locations for Future Events
| Products Finishing
Orlando, Florida, is being added to the event’s rotation schedule.
Lorin Industries President Appointed to Aluminum Anodizers Council
| Products Finishing
Lorin Industries President Park Kersman will contribute expertise and insights to support anodized aluminum community.
Optomec Mourns Unexpected Loss of CEO Dave Ramahi
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing pioneer left an indelible mark on the industry.
ProShop ERP Digital Ecosystem Reduces Setup Time
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The ProShop ERP digital ecosystem is designed to address the needs of project management for small to medium-sized companies. Through its integration with other manufacturing software, ProShop is said to help ease project management.
Empleo Verde: primera acción de la Ley de Economía Circular
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El programa Empleo Verde beneficiará a 920 personas y se enfocará en el rediseño, reducción, reúso, reparación, restauración, reciclaje y recuperación de equipos y materiales.
Generating a Digital Twin in the CNC
Mark Albert | Modern Machine Shop
New control technology captures critical data about a machining process and uses it to create a 3D graphical representation of the finished workpiece. This new type of digital twin helps relate machining results to machine performance, leading to better decisions on the shop floor.
Paperless Parts Quoting Platform Streamlines Estimating Process
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2023: Recent updates to Paperless Parts include performance enhancements to the 3D Part Viewer that improve the ability to navigate complex parts and assemblies.
Rego-Fix Through-Coolant System for Swiss-Type Machines
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
PMTS 2023: The reCool RCR/ERM system provides all the benefits of reCool technology to Swiss-type machines while also enabling the use of emulsion or pure oil coolants.
Smart Systems Illuminate Material Recovery for Enhanced Plastics Recycling
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Data collection and machine learning can give MRF operators and brand owners an enhanced view of the fate of recyclable materials.
Fisher Barton Begins Construction of New Turning Center
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The company expands with a fully automated 56,000-square-foot facility adjacent to its Accurate Specialties division.