CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Olin Epoxy
| CompositesWorld
Olin Epoxy offers a portfolio of epoxy systems for challenging applications. Litestone, Voraforce and Airstone aim to resolve problems and support customers’ business growth.
Firefly Aerospace's Alpha, launch services company selected by NASA for VADR missions
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The composites-intensive Alpha launch vehicle will be used in NASA missions to deliver payloads such as CubeSats.
Xenia Thermoplastic Specialties launches new range of supertough carbon fiber composites
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
New XECARB ST family of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites combines advanced lightweighting with superior impact strength.
on the Lexus RX, EV Labels, Mercedes & Level 3, Safety Stats, Vegan BMW, Porsche Camping, ADAS Terms & Jeep Going EV
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
The Lexus RX enters gen 5. . .Electrify America goes for clarity. . .AAA calculates accident stats. . .BMW going vegan for interiors. . .Porsche provides camping equipment. . more ADAS terms. . .Jeep’s EV strategy
#regulations
What a 3D Printing Workshop Can Show You
| Additive Manufacturing
Half-day seminar — co-located at IMTS in Chicago’s McCormick Place — focuses on applying 3D printers for tooling and running parts that don’t make sense on traditional machining centers.
First Shoe Made from Carbon Emissions
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Swiss sports brand On’s new CleanCloud EVA foam using carbon emissions as a raw material is the result of a collaboration with Borealis, LanzaTech, and Technip Energies.
MMT Ask the Expert: Servo Control and Hot Runner Temperature Controller Best Practices
| MoldMaking Technology
In this portion of our “Ask the Expert” series, Husky’s Vernon Moss answers some frequently asked questions on servo control and hot runner controllers. This episode is brought to you by Husky, Melt to Mold Precision.
Powder Coating Non-Conductive Substrates
| Products Finishing
Today’s low cure powders targeted at non-conductive substrates offer finishers options for finishing non-conductive substrates like wood and MDF.
Estas son las tendencias del color automotriz 2022-2023 según BASF
| Products Finishing México
La firma multinacional prevé que se generará una nueva matriz de valores debido a una reorganización en la mente de las personas, y afirma que hay una creciente necesidad de sostenibilidad y funcionalidad.
WFL presentó su centro de mecanizado M50 Millturn
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Christian Jagersberger, gerente regional de ventas en WFL, presentó el centro de mecanizado M50 Millturn enfocado en las necesidades de la industria automotriz y de la construcción.
Consistency is Key for this Plating Top Shop
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
A recurring theme from Products Finishing's recent visit to Varland Plating was a commitment to continuous improvement.
The Best Ways to Spend the Day
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS22: The sheer amount of exhibitors and innovations present at the show is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Don’t be overwhelmed! We asked the experts: What is the best way to get the most of your time at IMTS?
Horn presentó su nueva línea para la fabricación de engranes rectos y helicoidales
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Carlos Rodríguez, gerente nacional de ventas de Horn en México, indicó que las herramientas de skiving de Horn hacen un engrane en solo 13 segundos.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining August 2022
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Precision Machining saw another slowing of GBI growth in August, the magnitude of deceleration smaller than July’s, which was smaller than June’s.
#economics
9 cosas que no sabía sobre los plásticos y la sostenibilidad
| Plastics Technology México
De acuerdo con This is Plastics, los plásticos son fundamentales para hacer posible un futuro más sustentable mientras se mantiene un alto rendimiento en una amplia variedad de aplicaciones. Estas 9 claves demuestran por qué.
Drop-In Solutions Give Users the Benefits of 3D Printed Mold Tooling
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
3D printed mold components, including ejector pins with venting to eliminate gas traps, can improve performance of traditional injection mold tooling.
Showcasing the Benefits of Some Oft-Overlooked Grinders
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Brent Donaldson of Modern Machine Shop sits down with Supertec's Don Staggenborg to discuss what the IMTS veterans brought to this year's show.
DSM Expands and Upgrades Indiana Facility
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Company’s new facility to ensure regional supply of high-performance engineering resins.
Beards of IMTS - Amazing Feats of Beard Engineering
| Production Machining
Manufacturers are a multi-talented bunch, but who knew so many were adept in the facial hair industry? Check out the best of the beards at IMTS!
Palmgren Launches Combination Bench Lathe, Mill
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The 11" bench engine lathe and gear head mill is able to handle a wide range of turning, milling and drilling operations typically found on much larger machinery.
NASA Brings Technology to New Heights
| Modern Machine Shop
Meet NASA mission system engineer Mike Menzel and learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope at Mitsui Seiki USA’s booth (338700) in the South Hall from 11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 15.
Tornos’ MultiSwiss Is Compact, Accessible Multi-Spindle Solution
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
IMTS 2022: The platform is based on an “all-in-one” concept and its productivity can be further boosted by the addition of one Y axis.