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CFRP tubes enable lightweight advanced fuel sensing gauges
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Liquid Measurement Systems’ carbon fiber composite-based capacitance probes provide durable, corrosion-resistant fuel gauging for a variety of aircraft, including a newly launched onboard processing probe (OPP).
Lithoz CeraFab S65 for Precise Ceramic 3D Mass Production
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: Lithoz CeraFab S65 ceramic 3D printers have database-supported storage and management of all process data, enabling seamless documentation of print jobs.
Celera Motion Launches Compact Servo Drive
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new Everest S is said to be the world’s smallest and fastest servo drive.
CHEMEON eTCP Touch-Up Pen Qualifies for MIL-SPEC
| Products Finishing
The DoD qualified products list (QPL/QPD) now includes CHEMEON eTCP Touch-Up Pen.
Kubotek cambia de marca en torno a nueva tecnología
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con el objetivo de alinear la identidad de Kubotek con la tecnología Kubotek Kosmos, la empresa ha cambiado la marca de todo el negocio.
‘Digitalization’ – Awkward Term for a Vital Concept
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
At K 2022, 85 machines from 40 companies showed off their Industry 4.0 capabilities via OPC-UA interface. A new universal interface for Material Supply Systems was revealed at the show.
Motan celebra su 75 aniversario con nueva identidad de marca
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Como parte de la revisión de su diseño corporativo, Motan ha llevado a cabo un cambio de marca integral que incluye también un nuevo eslogan que destaca su orientación hacia la sostenibilidad.
JIMTOF: Endmill de NS Tool para mecanizado de acero de alta dureza
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Mari Kawana, representante de ventas de las Américas en NS Tool, mostró las características del endmill MRBSH230SF en el marco de JIMTOF 2022.
REALvision Pro Slicer Software Enhances 3D Printing Processes
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: Users also gain access to advanced 3D printing consultancy with the company’s team of 3D printing experts.
Digital Demo: Secure Vacuum Bag Seal Eliminates Single-Use Sealant Tapes in Closed Mold Process
| CompositesWorld
Magnum Venus Products (MVP) has developed a reusable two-part seal for the vacuum infusion closed mold process, replacing single-use sealant tapes. (Sponsored)
Evatronix EviXscan 3D Scanner Offers Wide Scanning Range
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: The eviXscan 3D - WideRange 65 provides optimal scan point density (54 points/mm2) to give a good representation of the shape of the detail.
Where to Focus Your Improvement Efforts
| MoldMaking Technology
Identify the largest levers to pull and provide clarity about how to sequence your actions with a strategy linked directly to improving your bottom line.
Evonik Adds Three Infinam Photopolymers to Product Portfolio
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Formnext 2022: These photoresin products are for use in common UV-curing 3D printing processes such as stereolithography (SLA) or Digital Light Processing (DLP).
PC Copolymer for PV Connectors
| Plastics Technology
SABIC’s “breakthrough” LNP EXL9334P is said to meet stricter performance and regulatory requirements for emerging 1.5Kv solar systems.
#regulations
Reading What the Dial Indicator Is Saying
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Dial indicators provide good value for their resolution. With a glance, one can quickly determine if the part is larger or smaller than the master setting and by a degree of how much.
Hypertherm Associates Plans to Close Russian Business
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The announcement follows a decision to suspend business because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gardner Business Index - October 2022: 49.0
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
Little change from September to October as GBI hovers just under 50.
#economics
Re-Wind Network publishes second edition of repurposed wind blade design catalog
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The fall/autumn 2022 Design Catalog presents designs and details of structures and products made from end-of-life repurposed wind turbine blades, with a new section on marine structures.
North American Tooling Spend Forecasted to Reach $8.3 Billion in 2025
| MoldMaking Technology
Recent automaker profits are funding an increased number of new vehicle launches over the next few years, according to Harbour Results’ latest in-depth study, which in turn is expected to drive up tooling spend growth.
Custom-Manufactured Core Pins, Punches, Blades and Sleeves
| MoldMaking Technology
Regal Components offers its Special Mold & Die Components, precision ground to ±0.000050" tolerances and customizable in a range of tool steels, for manufacturers, distributors and end users.
Oerlikon Balzers DLC coating extends life, performance of sliding ceramic, metallic and polymer components
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A thin, hard diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating, ta-C, decreases the coefficient of friction (COF) of components to nearly zero, while increasing wear resistance.
Aircraft Engine MRO: How Additive Manufacturing Plus Robotic Finishing Will Expand Capacity for Blade Repair
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
AM offers the chance to bring fast, automated processing to individualized, part-by-part restoration of turbomachinery. A cell developed by Acme Manufacturing and Optomec is able to automatically repair 85,000 unique aircraft engine blades per year.