Composite tension leaf springs: Available for trucks at last

Peggy Malnati | CompositesWorld

Tension leaf springs with progressive spring rates meet the demanding needs of truck suspensions.  

Hypertherm Partners With Sofos Robotics on Offline Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sofos Robotics uses Robotmaster to perform cell design, reach and feasibility studies, as well as programming services.

Choosing the Correct Gage Type for Groove Inspection

George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop

Grooves play a critical functional role for seal rings and retainer rings, so good gaging practices are a must.

Modular MOM System Bundles Functional Areas of Digital Factory

| Products Finishing

MOM System from Dürr and subsidiary iTac is a complete, single-source solution for production planning and control.

Infrared Absorbing Masterbatch for PC

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

CAI’s new additive boasts high performance even in thinner PC films or sheets while being easy to process.

Haimer Products Enhance Shrink-fit Toolholding

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: The Power Clamp Air i4.0 and the Nano NG i4.0 are specially designed for the shrink-fit process.

Clamping Units for Swiss-Type Lathes

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: This hydraulic, high-precision clamping unit for Swiss-type lathes is well suited for static front and back drilling operations.

Absolute Haitian PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

Absolute Haitian discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 28-30

NCC launches KTP project with Carbon ThreeSixty

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Two-year project will help Carbon ThreeSixty to develop more optimized, higher-performing composite components and structures using tailored fiber placement (TFP).  

Inha University incorporates SwiftComp simulation software to virtually test composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AnalySwift’s SwiftComp tool aims to mitigate the burden of costly experiments and enable accurate testing of woven and braided composite structures.  
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Aptco Technologies supports supply of Compcut cutting machines

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The pan-European partner to Sharp & Tappin will actively promote, sell and support the composite cutting solution to meet rising demand across Europe.  

High-Grade, Ultra-Fine Grained Steel Attained Via Novel Heat Treatment

| MoldMaking Technology

Swiss Steel Group applies its Extreme Performance Technology (XTP) treatment to steels for enhanced dynamic and mechanical characteristics.  

Beta Technologies to produce, certify fixed-wing eCTOL 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The revealed eCTOL CX300 all-electric aircraft is being designed, tested and certified in parallel with eVTOL model Alia-250. Certification and delivery are targeted for 2025.  

CW presents "CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for large structures"

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Attend this May 18th interactive webinar sponsored by Altair, Mitsubishi Chemical Group, Toray and Collins Aerospace which will explore the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition into thermoplastics.

168 Manufacturing's Coolant System Automates Delivery

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

PMTS 2023: FullShop systems monitor and replenish all CNC machine sumps with optimized top-off ratios before the coolant runs low.

FactoryWiz Monitoring System Reduces Operator Errors

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: FactoryWiz provides real-time monitoring and data analysis to give manufacturers insight into the production process and help them make informed decisions.

Grinding Technology Prepares Manufacturers for Business Challenges

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Studer’s automation solutions, S100 flexible grinding machine and intelligent coolant system can help users with unattended machining, machining a range of workpieces and saving energy.

How to Transition From a Cold to Hot Runner Mold

| MoldMaking Technology

Reducing cycle time and costs while also freeing up your machines for other projects are advantages gained by using hot runners that no one can ignore. But where does one begin transitioning from cold to hot runners?

Borgwarner invertirá 47 millones de dólares en Saltillo

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

La inversión de Borgwarner será para ampliar su planta en Saltillo, que generará 450 nuevos empleos.

NXCMED Provides Custom Implants, Complex Surgical Devices

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The company focuses on solving the toughest surgical challenges by delivering patient-specific implants that enable an overall quicker surgery, faster recovery time, and significantly reduced risk of infection to the surgical area.

En Indonesia, Proyecto Stop amplía servicios de recolección de residuos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El Proyecto Stop, cofundado por Borealis y Systemiqen, ha creado un impacto social y ambiental positivo en tres ciudades de Indonesia gracias a su enfoque en el reciclaje y la recuperación de residuos.  

How Automation Boosts Output in High-Mix Environments

| Modern Machine Shop

Machine shops of almost any size and production mix can automate machining operations. The key is selecting the right technology to fit the need and working with a reliable supplier to deliver planned performance. The result will be more opportunities for your shop to increase capacity, revenue, and profit.