The Native Labs launches new course on monocoque structural analysis

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The online, self-paced course breaks down underlying concepts, shares industry-related know-how, ultimately enabling students to conduct a full structural analysis of a carbon fiber monocoque.  

Injection Molding Technology Features Short, Repeatable Production Cycles

| MoldMaking Technology

Mastip’s newly launched LSR mold technology addresses thermal profile challenges experienced by molders and moldmakers.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Gerster TechTex

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gerster TechTex’s gussets/corner reinforcements and fillers are intended to reinforce the corners of composite parts in automotive, wind and sports industries.  

Simulation Software Updates for Smarter Machining, Mold Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

This latest Vericut release offers added and improved featured for highly optimized, yet safe NC program running for CNC machines, including Force optimization module updates for moldmakers.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Adwest Technologies/CECO Environmental

| CompositesWorld

CECO Environmental subsidiary, Adwest, abates VOCs with the design, manufacturing and installation of thermal and catalytic oxidizers, serving markets such as composites, paint finishing and chemical processing.

HyperMill CAM Software for Hybrid Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

IMTS 2022: The hyperMill CAM software features an additive manufacturing capability option, which is said to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

System Moves Blending Right to Plant Floor

| Plastics Technology

ColorStream from Plastrac streams colors and other additives to the feed throat of injection molding machines and extruders to mix synchronously with virgin resin in real time.

Colines Expands Reach in Stretch Film

| Plastics Technology

Italian supplier of stretch film lines buys NO.EL Industrial Automation, which focuses on specialty systems for winding and stretching extruded film.   

GROB Systems lanza una serie de videos educativos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos videos técnicos tutoriales e informativos se enfocan en el diseño, construcción, aplicaciones, mantenimiento e inspección de máquinas. 

Espera FEMIA crecimiento de 18% para la industria aeroespacial en 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

De acuerdo con la Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial, se espera un crecimiento de 8,000 millones de dólares en el valor de las exportaciones al final de este año.

Velo3D Adds StarHagen to Contract Manufacturer Network

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

StarHagen joins Velo3D’s Contract Manufacturer Network with the purchase of an end-to-end solution from the additive manufacturing technology company.

AkzoNobel Appoints New Member to Board of Management

| Products Finishing

Gregoire Poux-Guillaume has been selected as a member of the Board of Management, effective November 1.

EDM por penetración con control adaptativo de MC Machinery

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

MC Machinery refiere que las electroerosionadoras por penetración Mitsubishi SV12P y SG12 optimizan el rendimiento, mejoran la productividad y reducen el consumo eléctrico.

Digital Demo: X-Series CNC Machine for Extrusions

| Modern Machine Shop

This unique fixturing system provides maximum hold with minimal clamping footprint to optimize spindle clearance and allow chips, debris and cutoffs to drop below the machining area and away from the spindle. (Sponsored)

3D Partners Network Connects Additive Suppliers, Resellers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The network will connect interested suppliers and resellers based on certain preferences evaluated by computer-based algorithms.

4D Printing Helps Adidas Redefine Running Shoes’ Forward Motion

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The company says its 4DFWD running shoe features an industry-first, bowtie-shaped lattice midsole which transforms vertical pressure into a horizontal force, designed to move runners forward.

Business Award Winner Gains Traction on Strategic Vision

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

KLH Industries joins the 2022 Top Shops Honors Program with a renewed sense of identity, a new leadership team and new tools for driving growth.  

ADM and LG Chem Launch Two Joint Ventures for U.S. PLA Production

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The companies aim to produce 330.7 million/lbs of lactic acid and 165.3 million/lbs of PLA.

ANIPAC alista su Convención 2022 en Vallarta

| Plastics Technology México

Después de más de dos años de pandemia, ANIPAC celebrará su convención anual con un nutrido programa de conferencias.

Bluetooth-Enabled Digital Readout System

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: The interface of the droPWR system enables connection to multiple machine configurations in one tablet, including for milling, turning and grinding machines with up to six axes.

3+3 Air Chuck Features Extended Stroke and Self-Centering

| Modern Machine Shop

To keep up with the demands of the oil and gas industry, SMW Autoblok introduces BBFZA2G Air Chuck, featuring an extended stroke clamping range and three self-centering jaws.

Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Vehicles, Electronics, Packaging & Medical

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Material suppliers have been stepping up with resins and additives for the ‘circular economy,’ ranging from mechanically or chemically recycled to biobased content.