Ross Inline High-Shear Mixer Offers Efficiency, Mobility
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The machine is engineered for high-speed, high-volume mixing requirements, offering a straightforward method of wetting out powders and creating a fine immediate dispersion.
Episode 27: 2022 — The Year in Review
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
On the Line looks back at the podcast’s best finishing industry episodes of 2022.
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EPA Releases New Human Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium
| Products Finishing
EPA has issued its draft IRIS human health assessment of hexavalent chromium. The draft assessment will undergo closer review next year.
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Walter extiende su gama de herramientas de mandrinado de precisión
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las nuevas incorporaciones de la gama Walter Precision Boring XT incluyen Walter Precision XT B5110, B5115, B5120 y B5125.
EPA Issues Guidance for Reducing PFAS in Water Discharge Permits
| Products Finishing
EPA has issued guidance to states and POTWs on how it can use existing permit authorities to reduce PFAS in water discharges.
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Dapra Corporation Launches New Indexable Milling Platform
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new Vapor platform features elements in body design and TRI-X2 insert geometry for higher metal-removal rates and extended tool life.
Products Finishing's 2023 Finishing Hall of Fame Deadline Approaches
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Nominations for the 2023 Finishing Hall of Fame are being accepted now through December 31.
New Technology Bonds Aluminum With Polyamides
| Plastics Technology
With many benefits for numerous potential applications, including in the burgeoning electric vehicle market, Celanese’s Zytel Bonding Technology achieves stronger bonds than overmolding or welding.
Mazak Adds New Syncrex Plant to Manufacturing Campus
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new facility combines engineering, production and applications support for the company’s recently launched Syncrex series of Swiss-style machine tools.
Lithoz Offers Improved Ceramic Material for 3D-Printed Bone Replacements
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The company says the 3D printed, patient-specific parts made of hydroxyapatite are well suited for bone replacements in the medical and dental field.
Un vistazo a la industria de dispositivos médicos en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
De 2003 a 2020, las exportaciones de dispositivos médicos crecieron 8.6 % en promedio cada año, en tanto que las importaciones se incrementaron 7.9 % en promedio.
Sintavia Develops Niobium Printing Technology for Aerospace, Defense
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
C103 material parameter specification is said to enable full alloy adoption across defense and space applications.
DMG MORI Partners With Illinois Tech to Open Chicago Training Center
| MoldMaking Technology
The partners hope to play a critical role in preparing the workers needed to revive the advanced manufacturing industry in the U.S., including the semiconductor industry.
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United Airlines invests in record purchase of Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Boeing, United Airlines finalize 737 MAX and 787 order, including purchase of 100 Dreamliners, said to be the largest in Boeing history.
Avient polyketone-based materials offer additional sustainable alternatives to polyamides
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Complēt PKE long fiber-reinforced engineered thermoplastics, available with 30-50% long glass fiber, broaden application options, even in cold environments.
Optimized Hot Runner Systems for PCR Compounds
| MoldMaking Technology
Hot runner systems manufacturer Oerlikon HRSflow is developing new hot runner solutions to help create new products including fruit crates and home composting buckets.
Virtek Iris 3D system enables sustainable space tourism experience
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Vision positioning system accelerates composite layup processes and reduces labor-intensive tasks for production of Space Perspective’s pressurized capsule.
Takeaways from International Conference on Sustainable Wind Turbine Blades 2022
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Organizers and attendees lessons learned and outlook from November 2022 conference at DTU Risø in Denmark.
The L.S. Starrett Company Expands Line of Digital Indicators
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 2900 electronic and W2900 electronic wireless models feature true absolute sensor technology that is said to minimize the chance of data loss.
DigiFabster Partners With Oqton on Online Automation Solution
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Oqton’s manufacturing operating capabilities combines with DigiFabster's instant quoting, e-commerce interface to help manufacturers automate the production workflow.
Romi lanza torno de bancada plana para maquinado de piezas grandes
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Construido con una bancada monobloque de hierro fundido, el torno de bancada plana C 1100H, de Romi, optimiza la potencia, el torque, la precisión y la estabilidad.
Virtek/Plataine: Integrating laser projection systems with AI-based cloud software
| CompositesWorld
Sean Francoz, Director of Product Management at ViRTEK and Avner Ben-Bassat, President & CEO of Plataine discuss their partnership centered around automated laser projection solutions and AI-based cloud software. Their partnership hopes to improve on-time delivery as well as quality control for aerospace manufacturers.