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Zinc Phosphate: Questions and Answers
| Products Finishing
Our experts share specific questions about zinc phosphate and pretreatment
Top Shops Benchmarking Survey FAQs
| Products Finishing
Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is gearing up for 2026. GROW Industrial Intelligence offers insights for taking the survey and interpreting the results.
Stratolaunch completes second TA-0 captive carry flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The ongoing flight test program continues on target towards separation test and the first hypersonic flight of TA-1 within the first half of 2023.
ZeroAvia successfully flies hydrogen-electric Dornier 228 testbed aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 19-seat twin-engine aircraft took to the skies for the first time as part of the HyFlyer II project, moving ZeroAvia toward its 2025 targets and scaling the technology to larger airframes.
Siemens, Deloitte demonstrate Industry 4.0 innovation at The Smart Factory @ Wichita
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New dedicated space enables companies to experience the future of smart manufacturing and the power of digitalization using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio.
Accumold Invests in Micro AM Capability
| MoldMaking Technology
The purchase of a second Fabrica 2.0 machine compliments Accumold’s existing micro mold technologies and services, driving continuous, disruptive innovation for customers.
Plataine FabricOptimizer increases aerospace composites manufacturing production rates
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New capabilities have been unveiled — including a procurement simulator, “nesting around defects” solution and detailed reports — to improve the ordering process, reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
Mold Component Supplier Offerings Enhance Moldmaking Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
Punch Industry USA supports American mold builders, injection molders and manufacturers with a variety of off-the-shelf and custom components that enable more time for mold shops to build molds.
Enduredge NTC-425 prepreg enables flexible composites fabrication
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Low-cost, vertically integrated cyanate ester system from Nexx Technologies has an extended out-time and is capable of parts production in and out of the autoclave.
TPI, WindSTAR create digital twin for wind blade manufacturing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Machine learning framework provides real-time feedback during composite fabrication process, with some cases achieving 95% predictive accuracy and computation faster than physics-based simulations.
Fujitsu, Teijin start joint trials to promote value of recycled carbon fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Three-month trials with German bicycle manufacturers will lead to new platform implementation to promote use of recycled materials, enable emissions tracing/management.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique receives first initial orders for SolidSail
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Chantiers de l’Atlantique equips its first sailing cargo ship and two upcoming cruise ships with its highly rigid, foldable carbon fiber SolidSail rig.
AI-Assisted 3D Slicing Software Simplifies Dental 3D Printing Process
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The software simplifies the 3D printing process so users don’t need special design training.
Precision Machining Technology Review January 2023: Automation & Robots
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Production Machining’s January 2023 showcase includes some of the latest technology from ABB, Mini-Mover Conveyors, FANUC, OnRobot, ATI Industrial Automation and FOBA Laser Marking+Engraving.
Measuring ply-wise deformation during consolidation using embedded sensors
| CompositesWorld
Strip-type shape sensor method claims real-time measurement of ply-wise deformation.
Nuevo director de operaciones en Mikron Tool
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Elio Lupica es el nuevo COO de la empresa suiza fabricante de herramientas de corte. Tras 24 años al frente de Mikron Tool, Markus Schnyder se jubila.
3 Mistakes That Cause CNC Programs to Fail
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Despite enhancements to manufacturing technology, there are still issues today that can cause programs to fail. These failures can cause lost time, scrapped parts, damaged machines and even injured operators.
Products and Services for Multiple Moldmaking Needs
| MoldMaking Technology
New year, new technology roundup! Featured here is a collection of product offerings, from profile milling cutters to industry-specific CAD/CAM software to innovative hot work tool steels.
Enhanced Functionality, Commercial Viability
Peggy Malnati | Products Finishing
Nano-particle additives modify coating performance to protect sensitive electronic devices.
#electronics
Dinsmore Joins AddMan Engineering Group
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
AddMan Engineering Group expands its polymer additive capabilities with the addition of Dinsmore Inc. to its manufacturing solutions network.
CCAI Finishing Education Foundation Opens 2023 National Scholarship Program
| Products Finishing
The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation has opened scholarship applications for the 2023 Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program.
#workforcedevelopment
Engel Partners with Startup for Glass Injection Molding
| Plastics Technology
Engel announced a cooperation agreement with Glassomer to jointly develop new applications for that company’s glass injection molding, providing a press for research and order fulfillment.