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Horizon’s Cavorite eVTOL prototype completes initial hover testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Reports confirm the aircraft is extremely stable, is capable of full hover at only 65% power and has hovered with 20% of its fans purposely disabled.
G6 Materials enters collaboration agreement with MADE Advanced Materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The “Collaborative Project” is intended to explore the possibility of using fiber-reinforced composites with graphene-enhanced resin.
High-Torque Air Grinder is Highly Effective for Deburring, Die Polishing
| MoldMaking Technology
Added to Boride’s micro grinder series, the HTSG-3S is an ideal tool for polishing and precision grinding, with stable torque and constant grinding performance.
Record Reshoring Rates Reported in 2022
| MoldMaking Technology
Reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the third quarter marked their highest ever level, eclipsing the previous record sent in the second quarter of 2022.
on VW advances, material science, projected production, Lexus ES, Audi's use of AI
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
On VW additive and electric. . .thousands of LEDs. . .Mercedes digital twin. . .sticking steel and polymers. . .production projections. . .EV test drive importance. . .Lexus ES review. . .Audi design and AI
LS Mtron Forms New Entity, Names President
| Plastics Technology
LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines USA is now operating as LS IMM USA LLC and has named Peter Gardner, formerly the business unit director, as its president.
Mapal recibe tres premios como proveedor en 2022
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Bosch, El Grupo Bocar de México y El Grupo Gnutti Carlo de Italia premiaron a Mapal como proveedor preferido por la cooperación cercana y de confianza.
Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System
| Plastics Technology
Transfers contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from IBCs to downstream processes, dust-free.
Plastics Processing Contraction Steadied in November
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
Though still contracting, November marks a break in what has been a steadily faster rate of contraction in plastics processing activity.
#economics
MicroCare Opens New Warehouse, Distribution Center
| Products Finishing
A new manufacturing warehouse and distribution center for MicroCare has opened in Leeds, England.
Two Approaches to an Array of Exterior Colors
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing
VW and BMW introduce new vehicles with different approaches to the exterior color pallet.
Made in the USA - Season 1 Episode 5: Succession - A Family Machine Shop Story
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The story of Geno and David DeVandry reflects the sea change in machine shop ownership facing this country as baby boomers reach retirement age. The change in leadership from father to son at their family-owned machine ship required a new mindset, a new way running the family-owned business, and that one generation let go and allow a new one to step in.
#workforcedevelopment
Stadler instala en Japón planta de clasificación de envases ligeros
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Para promover el reciclaje de residuos plásticos en la ciudad de Yokosuka, Stadler diseñó e instaló esta planta de clasificación de envases y otros materiales para la start-up japonesa TBM.
Rollomatic LaserSmart 510 Femto for Cutting Ultrahard Materials
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The company says the machine can achieve surface finishes as low as Ra 40 nanometers and produce crisper, sharper cutting edges compared to conventional laser machines.
DN Solutions presenta centro de mecanizado vertical de alta productividad
| Modern Machine Shop México
El rendimiento del SVM 5100L se ha optimizado para reducir los tiempos de aceleración/desaceleración de los ejes X, Y, Z y del husillo.
3D Printed Heat Exchanger Illustrates Siemens' CATCH and Release Approach
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Solutions for energy efficiency, sustainability, part repair and more are developing at Siemens’ Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) in North Carolina.
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Second Manufacturing Facility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The expansion nearly doubles the company’s production square footage, bringing the total for both facilities to over 51,000 square feet.
SMW Autoblok Introduces Electronic Part Positioning System
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The ZeroAct E-motion positioning system, which features Zero Point clamping, is ideal for applications where a large Z-axis travel of the spindle is critical for application success.
Stellantis to build Midnight eVTOL aircraft with Archer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Stellantis is to contribute advanced manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced personnel and capital, in addition to help stand up Archer’s new composites manufacturing facility, with the ultimate goal of becoming Archer’s exclusive contract manufacturer.
Machine Tool Breakage Detector Enhances Mold Manufacturing Reliability
| MoldMaking Technology
Heidenhain’s new TD 110 is a fast, contact-free, in-process gage that can quickly inspect drill bits and end mills, even while spinning at their operational speed.
9T Labs achieves ISO 9001 certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Quality management system standards spotlight the company’s commitment to quality 3D-printed composite products and services.
#regulations
Formlabs’ Automation Ecosystem Enables Automated 3D Printer Fleets
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Form Auto, Fleet Control software and High-Volume Resin System features enable users to increase 3D printing output, thereby reducing cost per part without adding operational complexity.