Muller Technology presenta sistema de automatización de seis ejes

| Plastics Technology México

Se trata de una empacadora automatizada para la producción de alto volumen de tapas y contenedores plásticos que ofrece mayor versatilidad, eficiencia y productividad.

Mill-Turn Center Features High-Torque Spindle

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Starrag UK has released the Bumotec 191neo mill-turn center, which it says offers reductions in toolchange time and higher torque.

Sustainable Lightweight PP Honeycomb Panel with Flax Fiber Composites

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Belgium’s EconCore and Flaxco ‘pioneer’ use of flax in place of glass and carbon fiber composites in thermoplastic honeycomb.  

Putting Production on Repeat with Machine Tool Automation

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Cobots and automation advances have spurred tooling and workholding innovations like Big Daishowa’s zero-point workholding system and EWA fine boring head.

Middle River Aerostructure Systems deploys Plataine AI-based optimization software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Material management, nesting and cutting are now digitally integrated and managed automatically in MRAS facility for complete, streamlined production processes.

Edge Solutions, Ineos Styrolution armourEDGE shield protects against leading-edge erosion

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Onshore and offshore operational wind farms’ interactions with a range of environmental factors often lead to blade damage. ArmourEDGE improves wind blade aerodynamics, durability and reduces downtime.

Applied Composites acquires Unitech’s North Coast composite companies

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A manufacturer of advanced aerospace composites, North Coast further strengthens the capabilities of the Applied Composites platform through its RTM and tooling capabilities.

Airborne automated, digital manufacturing projects backed by €16 million in EIB financing 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airborne is involved in several projects with global partners to develop and commercialize new composites automation opportunities in electric mobility, New Space, aerospace and hydrogen markets.

Hexcel carbon fiber selected for Artemis 9 mission booster production

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lightweight composite design for BOLE boosters enable increased performance for NASA’s future missions to the moon and Mars.

Magnum Venus Products expands international distribution network

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Addition of Norwegian distributor, Hans Claussen AS will provide industrial equipment for open, closed molding processes, adhesive applications and automation solutions.

Dual-Head Leak Tester Is Fast & Compact

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Test small bottles at up 250 bpm within only 36 in. of conveyor space.

SAMPE North America announces 2022-2023 election results

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SAMPE announces the North American officers and global representatives who will assume their position July 1, 2022. 

Configurable CAD Ordering System Reduces Redundant Mold Design Tasks

| MoldMaking Technology

The release of Progressive Components’ CADalog v14 is geared towards simplifying custom component creation and ordering Mold-Ready components.

Trident Winds submits unsolicited lease request for floating offshore wind project in Washington

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pursuit of the development, construction, operation and maintenance of the first floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Washington State could further U.S. offshore energy record.

CST Composites targets global green hydrogen supply chain in Australia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

JV with U.S.-based hydrogen storage tank manufacturer Optimum Composite Technologies and first Australian hydrogen vessel manufacturing facility will service emerging and growing demand. 

Clean Aviation 2021 Highlights Report builds momentum for climate-neutral aviation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Latest progress, participants and synergies for the MFFD, UltraFan engine, RACER helicopter, Next-Gen Civil Tilt Rotor and other projects under the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking are highlighted.

Edwards Vacuum showcases intelligent EJGO vacuum pump controller

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

EJGO vacuum pump control with cloud connectivity intelligently monitors, controls and optimizes vacuum pumps, offering flexible accessibility and optimized control functionality.

Erema to Build New R&D Center for Innovative Recycling Technologies

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The company held ground-breaking ceremony at its Ansfelden site.

Powder Coating With Recycled Plastic

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Sherwin-Williams’ Powdura ECO line uses rPET resin to make a green finishing process even greener.

Starlinger Viscotec rPET100 Wins Award

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The heat-resistant, fully-recyclable material won Re|focus Sustainable Innovation in Material Award 2022

RoboDK lanza versión gratuita de su software de programación de robots

| Modern Machine Shop México

RoboDK presentó una nueva versión web gratuita de su software de programación de robots, que ofrece accesibilidad y facilidad de uso.

Desktop Metal’s DM HH Stainless Steel for Wear, Corrosion Resistance

| Additive Manufacturing

  The  company says using DM HH Stainless Steel (DM HH-SS) with its Production System enables customers to go to market at scale and eliminate operations such as plating, which can create supply chain complexity and may be harmful to the environment.