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Color-Measurement for Extrusion, Molding
| Plastics Technology
System helps processors control the cost of quality due to color variations, using real-time color data for QC analytics and color optimization.
Key CNC Concept No. 1—The Fundamentals Of Computer Numerical Control
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Though the thrust of this presentation is to teach you CNC usage, it helps to understand why these sophisticated machines are so important. Here are but a few of the more important benefits offered by CNC equipment.
Fairmat reaches agreements with Siemens Gamesa, Duqueine, Tarmac Aerosave to recycle composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Recycled carbon fiber derived from wind turbine blades and aircraft will be transported and analyzed at Fairmat’s facility for consideration in repurposed products.
AMBA Presents Mold Builder of the Year, Tooling Trailblazer of the Year Awards
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
The awards, which were recently presented at the AMBA Conference 2022, in Itasca, Illinois, recognize leaders for their efforts to continue education in mold building.
AMRC, industrial partners develop Type IV hydrogen tank for long-haul vehicles
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
In the 12-month project, the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has built prototype tanks and worked to build a secure U.K. supply chain.
Desktop 3D printing companies MakerBot and Ultimaker agree to merger
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The new entity will maintain headquarters in New York, U.S. and the Netherlands, with respective CEOs serving as co-CEOs.
ESE carbon fiber wheels launch to aftermarket segment
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The E2 wheels, built from a combination of tailored fiber placement preforming with resin transfer molding, are available for select vehicles after passing stringent lab and field testing.
CAD Software Improves User Functionality
| MoldMaking Technology
Kubotek Kosmos software enhanced with updated CAD file readers, added support for mesh objects and improved large assembly visualization capabilities.
Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.
Diamorph invests £6 million in growth of Gloucester, U.K. composites facility
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
Formerly known as Permali, the facility produces composite components for defense, Formula 1 and other industries.
Composites Index experiences fluctuating expansion
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating continues to shift between accelerated and slowed expansion in short periods of time, but not enough to anticipate risk of contraction.
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Arburg Donates 600,000 Euros to Aid Ukraine
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Two medical and children’s aid organizations receive 200,000 euros each in response to the war in Ukraine.
Sandvik’s Osprey Metal Powders for Increased Manufacturing Capacity
| Additive Manufacturing
Rapid + TCT 2022: Range of Osprey metal powders includes premium titanium alloys and copper powder, as well as nickel-based superalloys, cobalt-chrome and ultra-hard maraging steels.
Datacolor Launches Annual Subscription Payment Program for Color Management Software
| Plastics Technology
The subscription plan is available for Datacolor Tools color QC application for plastics and other software products.
Essentium Helps Fast-Track COVID-19 Testing Kiosk
| Additive Manufacturing
Company helps speed the design and production of Worlds Protect kiosks for convenient mass screening of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Atotech Partners With Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories will use Atotech’s Uniplate equipment technology in its new 162,000-square-foot facility that will serve as home for its printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing operation.
Retos del sector metalmecánico en México en el contexto global
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
El presidente de la AMMMT y de ISTMA Américas, Eduardo Medrano, afirma que, en el entorno actual, las empresas del sector metalmecánico en México necesitan replantear su estrategia para ser más productivas e innovadoras, a fin de aprovechar las oportunidades.
IC3D Receives Military AM Award for Technical Achievement in 3D Printing Innovation
| Additive Manufacturing
IC3D was recognized for helping the U.S. Army keep equipment in service using 3D printed tooling made on their existing desktop printers.
Exportaciones de la industria automotriz mantienen crecimiento en abril
| Modern Machine Shop México
En abril de este año se exportaron 241,286 vehículos ligeros, lo que representó un incremento de 2.86 % con relación al mes inmediato anterior.
Close Collaboration With Customers Brings Job Shop Success
| Modern Machine Shop
Contract machining operations win when they collaborate closely and openly with customers.
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Domo Offers Injection Molding Simulation Database for Nylons
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Domo’s new service provides customer with access to the most up-to-date extensive and validated Technyl nylon 6 and 66 products.
MakerBot and Ultimaker to Merge
| Plastics Technology
The desktop 3D printer manufacturers will be headed by their current leaders acting as co-CEOs.