JEC Group to support Composites Expert with launch of E-learning Composites Academy

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The two-fold launch will make an appearance at JEC World 2022, providing access to a composites education platform for industry employees, companies and incoming talent.

CMS to install Kreator LFAM/machining system in the U.K. for aerospace

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technical collaboration with composite component producer United Aerospace leads to the machine’s use in manufacturing autoclave tooling, jigs and fixtures, in addition to customer trials and demos.  

Sikorsky extends Kaman Aerospace cockpit deal for the HH-60W helicopter

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Kaman’s work will include final assembly of the cockpits, detail metal part manufacturing and procurement of composite parts, in addition to other associated components.

Observations on the Development of Additive

Gary S. Vasilash | Additive Manufacturing

An ASTM leader describes the current and changing role of AM for industry.
#regulations

ECOAT22 Fosters Education, Networking Opportunities

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

From discovering the latest technology and trends to sourcing new partners, ECOAT22 is the premier event for the electrocoating industry. 
#workforcedevelopment

Powder Coating Over Electrocoat

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Powder coating expert and PF columnist Rodger Talbert offers advice for powder coating over an initial ecoat layer. 

Uniloy Enters PET Stretch-Blow Market with Assets from Amsler Equipment

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Uniloy is now servicing existing Amsler PET machines and equipment and will build new ‘Uniloy SBM’ machines in the future.

Large ABB Robots Designed for Speed, Flexibility

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 robots are designed to support electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers with added speed and flexibility for material handling.

Materiales de alto rendimiento y enfocados en la sostenibilidad

| Plastics Technology México

RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers presenta en Plastimagen una amplia oferta de productos para el sector de tecnopolímeros, en particular, de las poliamidas.

CNC Control Drives Machining Success, Builds Skills

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold and diemaker True Die uses machine tool technology to invest in the future of its employees and grow its business.
#workforcedevelopment

Xact Metal Launches High-Performing Dental Solution

| Additive Manufacturing

The complete dental solution includes Xact Metal’s XM200G printer, a full software workflow in partnership with Materialise’s Pre-Print Dental Module, and certified dental powder from Bego Medical.

Precios del níquel se duplican en Londres y se suspende temporalmente su comercio

| Products Finishing México

La Bolsa de Metales de Londres se vio obligada a suspender el comercio de níquel después de que los precios se duplicaron hasta superar los 100,000 dólares por tonelada métrica.

GKN Aerospace Successfully Tests Lightweight Turbine Rear Structure

| Additive Manufacturing

The company says an innovative design and manufacturing of shorter, lighter turbine rear structure can contribute to lower carbon emissions.

Tungaloy Expands DMH Drill Head Offerings

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

It has added 24 DMH drill heads that are designed to resist fracture damage to its DrillMeister exchangeable-head drill system.

What’s in a Name? Pride.

Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining

Titles matter to employees. Are your operators actually operators? Or do they read prints, check quality, change tooling and adjust oil lines like a machinist? Hmmm...

Thermal Care Adds Regional Manager

| Plastics Technology

Amy McCully to handle West Coast states, Tijuana and the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Gema Launches Web-based Powder Coating Information Tool

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Gema’s new GemaConnect web-based tool allows for comprehensive monitoring and analysis of powder coating equipment.

Morris Group, Okuma America Open Technical Center

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

New joint facility in Elgin, Illinois, will serve as a product showroom and technical center for machine tool users in the midwest.

Concamin prevé implicaciones negativas ante un tratado comercial entre México y Corea del Sur

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Confederación de Cámaras Industriales refiere que ante un posible tratado de libre comercio entre ambas naciones las cadenas de suministro en México se verían reemplazadas por las de Corea del Sur.

Alpine American PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc. discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

Alpine American PTXPO Spotlight

| MoldMaking Technology

Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc. discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

Bosch invertirá 260 millones de dólares en México

| Modern Machine Shop México

Durante este año, Bosch comenzará la construcción de una nueva planta para la manufactura de refrigeradores en Monterrey, Nuevo León.