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Guide System Offers Precise Positioning in One System
| MoldMaking Technology
The Agathon Guide System Plus performs guiding and centering tasks for the precise positioning of mold halves/mold components using only one system, increasing planning reliability, boosting productivity and reducing overall production costs.
Ohio Aerospace Institute receives U.S. Air Force award for digital transformation project
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Six-year agreement called DRIVE will be executed by OAI and the AFRL to establish and operate an ecosystem for mitigating transformation risks in U.S. Air Force programs and activities.
Eviation’s all-electric Alice makes maiden flight
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Comprising composite components and structures, the zero-emissions demonstrator provides Eviation with information that will lead it to commercial production.
New Laser Technology in Non-contact Optical Dimensional Metrology
| Modern Machine Shop
LADAR technology from API sets a new standard in non-contact optical dimensional metrology for manufacturing industries.
Teijin introduces LCA for carbon fiber intermediate materials
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies calculate the environmental impact of Teijin composites for future emission reduction activities.
Chicago Anodizer Emphasizes Relationships as Key to Growing Business
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Chicago Anodizing Company continues to grow its 75-year old business by investing in its people and partners, and by embracing new technologies.
Episode 24: An Interview With Keith Jacobs, CEO, ElectraMet
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Keith Jacobs, CEO of wastewater solutions provider ElectraMet, discusses the company’s approach and the latest sustainability trends for wastewater treatment.
The Solution to Costly Aircraft Paint Adhesion Failure
| Products Finishing
Lucas Dillingham, of surface inspection technology provider Brighton Science, offers insights for avoiding aircraft paint defects and adhesion failures.
Dürr gana premio PACE con su aplicador EcoPaintJet Pro
| Products Finishing México
El aplicador EcoPaintJet Pro de Dürr aporta innovación y sostenibilidad a la industria automotriz, ayudando a los fabricantes de automóviles a alcanzar objetivos ambientales críticos sin dejar de ofrecer precisión.
Farsoon Assists in 3D Printing of Large Combustion Chamber
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Farsoon’s technology also enables an accelerated design-validation cycle of 80% faster compared to conventional manufacturing processes.
Quick Vision Pro Series for Faster, More Versatile Measurements
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Mitutoyo’s noncontact measuring machines feature high-performance technologies that are said to deliver more speed, efficiency and versatility.
State of the Circular Plastics Transition in Europe
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
VDMA interviewed Dr. Ralf Dussel, Chairman of Plastics Europe Deustchland.
Centro de mecanizado vertical de DN Solutions mejora rendimiento y precisión de corte
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
DN Solutions afirma que la construcción tipo puente y mesa móvil de una sola dirección del BVM 5700, les permite a los clientes manipular piezas más pesadas y cortar con mayor rigidez.
Kaast Machine Tools Updates Dual-Spindle Lathe
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The A-Turn SYMCNC Dual-Spindle Lathe is now available in four different swing lengths, including 22.5", 24", 26.75" or 36".
Software, de ModuleWorks, simplifica la programación en control del taller
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Next Generation Shopfloor Programming es un software diseñado para que los fabricantes de máquinas-herramienta y de CNC incorporen programación automatizada por medio de una pantalla táctil a sus propias soluciones de control.
NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 2nd Quarterly Report
| Products Finishing
For 2022, NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board has selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. This report is the 2nd quarterly report, covering work during April-June 2022 and consists of an edited manuscript, “Manufacturing and Thermal Shock Characterization of Porous Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia for Hydrogen Energy Systems.”
Thermoplastic composites welding: Process control, certification, crack arresters and surface prep
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
More widespread use of welded composite structures within a decade? Yes, but further developments are needed.
IMTS 2022 in a Flash
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
With this still being the month of IMTS, I thought I’d highlight some of the technology mold builders have expressed growing interest in and are actively investigating, and what was on the show floor.
BMF Initiative to Develop, Incubate New Products Enabled by Microstereolithography
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
New BMF research and development center in San Diego, California, was created to develop and incubate end-product ideas that are uniquely enabled by BMF’s microprecision 3D printing platform.
Nozzle Leak Detector Helps Avoid Costly Repairs, Downtime
| MoldMaking Technology
PCS Company’s Nozzle Leak Detector (NLD) can sense plastic leakage between the mold and the machine nozzle, catching the problem before major maintenance is required.
Orbia Polymer Solutions’ Alphagary Business Launches PVC Compounds with Recycled Content
| Plastics Technology
The new Infinitude PVC compounds are formulated with up to 70% recycled content.
Knock-Knock: The Sustainability Auditors Are Here
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
It won’t be long before you have an appointment with the Sustainability auditors, especially if you serve large customers in sensitive industries like medical and pharma.