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Joby completes second of four system reviews with the FAA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Series of system reviews serve to validate the overall architecture of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft, ensure the company’s development process is on track to satisfy FAA safety objectives.
ITA graduate develops AI-supported monitoring system to detect damaged carbon fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt wins a Young Talent Award from VDMA for his Bachelor’s thesis that used machine learning to recognize various fiber defects with up to 99% accuracy during thermal stabilization.
Barrel-Style Inserts Effectively Finish Machine Complex 3D Surfaces, Intricate Profiles
| MoldMaking Technology
Tungaloy adds five barrel-style inserts to the BallFinishNose indexable tool, improving productivity of five-axis machining contours and surfaces typical in mold and die and aerospace.
TPRC research project investigates thermoplastic composite structure repair strategies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Linda Grafen’s two-year study explored reconsolidation and patch repair methods to determine their feasibility for impact damage repairing.
ACI publishes code requirements for GFRP rebar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New comprehensive building code requirement covers the use of nonmetallic, GFRP reinforcing bars in structural concrete applications that are covered by ACI 318-19.
GE Renewable Energy, Hyundai Electric to support offshore wind growth in South Korea
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under the signed agreement, Hyundai will localize assembly of Haliade-X turbines and generators, aiding in South Korea’s plans to bring online 12 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
Optimizing AFP for complex-cored CFRP fuselage
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Automated process cuts emissions, waste and cost for lightweight RACER helicopter side shells.
Large Electric Shuttle for Coextrusion with PCR
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
At K 2022, Plastiblow showed the new all-electric PB50ES-1000 Coex3 machine making three-layer, 20 L jerrycans with PCR in the center layer.
JTEKT Offers High-Productivity Disc Grinder
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new DXSG320 grinder includes fully automated work handling internal to the machine.
5 Ideas for Continuous Improvement
Miles Free | Production Machining
These suggestions for manufacturing process improvements are based on Kaizen ideas that call for never-ending improvement from the entire organization.
New Multicomponent Injection Molding Machine Line Launches
| Plastics Technology
FCS Group’s X-Type parallel quartet injection molding machine features four injection units aligned in parallel for a smaller footprint.
High-Performance Stretch Film with Recycle Content
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Braskem and SML have jointly developed stretch film with 30% PCR.
Surface Finish: Understanding Mold Surface Lingo
Steven J. Bales | MoldMaking Technology
The correlation between the units of measure used to define mold surfaces is a commonly raised question. This article will lay these units of measure side by side in a conversion format so that companies can confidently understand with what they are dealing.
Fives desarrolla solución de rectificado para discos de freno revestidos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Fives desarrolló un proceso específico de rectificado para producir un nuevo material de recubrimiento de baja emisión de partículas que cumple con los nuevos estándares Euro 7.
Mechnano ESD Photopolymer Resin Offers Enhanced Impact Resistance
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The resin is well suited for parts that undergo a higher level of abuse where breakage would occur with more rigid solutions.
EDM Network presenta máquina para piezas metálicas impresas en 3D
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La máquina de electroerosión rápida por hilo EDMMax656W, de EDM Network, funciona para el mercado de la impresión 3D en metal.
Women in Manufacturing Association Partners With SME to Produce Virtual Career Fairs
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The first virtual career fair is scheduled for February 9, 2023, and the second will be held at a date to be determined later in the year.
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Authentise Flows Workflow Software Features Expanded Capabilities
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The data-driven engineering and manufacturing workflow management suite is available in two versions — one for additive manufacturing and the other for nonadditive applications.
Sabic lanza copolímeros LNP ELCRES FST para interiores de trenes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Estos copolímeros de Sabic, usados para la fabricación de paneles de paredes interiores de trenes, metros y tranvías, cumplen con la norma para la seguridad contra incendios, EN 45545, y permiten una coloración personalizada.
Software Package for Portal Roughness Gages Streamlines Surface Data Interfacing
| MoldMaking Technology
Digital Metrology Solutions offers mold builders a fast, affordable way to better understanding of surface data with the TraceBoss software package.
on Audi cutting carbon, Infineon deploying chips, & CARB pushing autonomy
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Audi in Brussels. . .Infineon looks at auto applications. . .Impact of EV regs on Euro trucking. . .CARB thinks autonomy can help. . .Age and attitudes about auto. . .Auto designer designs watches. . .Toyota Venza review. . .Nissan Sunderland at Christmas. . .
Polímeros con memoria de forma: aplicaciones y características
| Plastics Technology México
A través de investigaciones recientes, el CIQA obtuvo nuevos polímeros inteligentes con memoria de forma y nuevas formulaciones para aplicaciones dentales, a partir de la síntesis de nuevos monómeros biobasados provenientes de fuentes naturales.