How Siemens Energy Applies Additive Manufacturing for Power Generation and More
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
At an applications center in Orlando, Florida, a small team of AM specialists is spanning industries by 3D printing parts to support both Siemens Energy power generation systems and external customers.
Chipbreaker Improves PCD Productivity in Non-Ferrous Jobs
| Modern Machine Shop
Tungaloy’s NS chipbreaker improves its PCD inserts’ chip management, reducing machine downtime and improving surface finish on non-ferrous materials.
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Hasco India Receives Award for Plastics, Polymers
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Hasco India received the “Best Plastics & Polymers Brand 2022” award at the presentation of The Economic Times’ brand awards.
High-Performance Polyacetal Series for Medical & Healthcare Applications
| Plastics Technology
Polyplastics’ expanded portfolio of Duracon POM PM series geared to drug contact and delivery applications.
Zero-Adjustment Bar Pullers Simplify Turning Automation
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Spring-loaded grippers and adjustable programming are enabling bar pullers to fulfill their promise to save time and money in CNC turning automation.
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator completes wind-tunnel tests
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel — many inspired by biomimicry — will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.
NASA selects universities for space station research opportunities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Five universities were chosen for grants to design research experiments that will be conducted on the International Space Station. Initiatives such as robotic surgery and SHM using piezoelectric sensors will be realized.
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Loop Energy selected as Tevva Motors fuel cell supplier
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Loop Energy fuel cells reported to have outperformed international competition during evaluation, will now be scaled up for the 7.5-tonne electric truck platform. Composite tanks will be used for hydrogen storage.
Gurit sells Aerospace business to Isovolta
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Divestment to the Austrian composites manufacturer will enable Gurit to focus its activities on strengthening wind, marine and industrial markets.
CompoTech, Bilsing carbon fiber gondola beam development key for simplifying tooling management
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Stiffer EOAT design for automotive tandem press line tooling increases load capacity and productivity, overcomes strokes per minute limitation and improves factory interchangeability.
Powder Coating Is a Process
| Products Finishing
There’s more to powder coating than picking up a powder gun and getting to work. John Cole of Parker Ionics discusses how to go about getting started with the powder coating process properly, from initial education to working with suppliers.
Wastewater Compliance and Sustainability
| Products Finishing
A brief overview of compliance and sustainability considerations for effective wastewater treatment for finishing operations.
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Erema impulsa el crecimiento de la española Avinplas en el reciclaje de plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
Con tecnología de Erema, Avinplas recicla residuos plásticos posindustriales y posconsumo para fabricar hojuelas recicladas de todos los colores.
B9Creations Offers Customizable 3D Printer Platform
| Additive Manufacturing
The customizable 3D printer platform is available in five configurations, all designed to deliver volume production and effective resolution.
Sames Kremlin capacita a socios y distribuidores en México
| Products Finishing México
La empresa cuenta con un departamento encargado de los planes de capacitación para distribuidores y socios, que son quienes tienen el contacto directo con los clientes.
Univ. of Akron Offers Its First Undergraduate Degree in Plastics
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
New B.S. in Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering is a first for UA and for Ohio public universities.
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Friction Stir Welding & Machining On One Platform
| Modern Machine Shop
USA CNC Manufacturer C.R. Onsrud showcases friction stir welding and machining on one
machine to reduce part handling, fixturing, and eliminate the need for additional machinery and employees. (Sponsored)
Software CAD/CAM hyperMill ofrece funcionalidad mejorada
| Modern Machine Shop México
Open Mind Technologies refiere que el paquete de software CAD/CAM hyperMill 2022.1 ofrece funciones mejoradas para una programación NC más potente en aplicaciones que van desde 2.5D hasta 5 ejes.
Precision Machining Continues 2022 Trend with March GBI
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
March activity continued expanding at faster rates.
#economics
PCS Company Names New President
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
Angela Elsey, who has served as director of finance for PCS Company since 2019, has been promoted to president of the company.
ABC Technologies invirtió 40 millones de dólares en Coahuila
| Modern Machine Shop México
ABC Technologies invirtió más de 40 millones de dólares para realizar una expansión de su planta en Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila.
Siemens, Roboze Working to Create Complete Additive Manufacturing Workflows
| Additive Manufacturing
Siemens chooses Roboze ARGO 500 industrial 3D printer for its Charlotte Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH) to further industrialize additive manufacturing in the U.S.