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.
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.
University of Auckland, DLR researchers cooperate in space research
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New Zealand and German space experts are partnering up for research into using carbon fiber for spacecraft and laser light technology to transmit data to Earth.
#workforcedevelopment
Vectorply wins second consecutive IBBI Supplier of the Year Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Independent Boat Builders (IBBI) president, Tom Broy, commends the composites manufacturer’s product and technical support offerings which never faltered, despite the pandemic.
Solvay, NIAR announce partnership to advance future aviation solutions
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Solvay scientists and engineers will be embedded within NIAR’s ATLAS facility, providing material guidance and support on a variety of known and future aerospace manufacturing applications.
Abrasives for the Final Finish, Repair of Hardened Tools
| MoldMaking Technology
CNB stones, diamond Ceramic Super Stones and other specialty stone solutions offered by DW Sales are designed to easily cut hardened tool steels and welds.
Trelleborg launches high-load composite materials for aerospace landing gear
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hybrid, fiberglass-backed composite material recognizes the demand for lighter materials that can withstand the high loads and stresses landing gear are often subjected to.
General Polymers Thermoplastic Materials PTXPO Spotlight
| Plastics Technology
General Polymers Thermoplastic Materials discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
Airbus partners with Spirit AeroSystems to develop the wings of CityAirbus NextGen
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Spirit is responsible for developing and manufacturing the eVTOL’s wings at its Belfast, Northern Ireland facility, where the company has built years of composites manufacturing expertise.
General Polymers Thermoplastic Materials PTXPO Spotlight
| MoldMaking Technology
General Polymers Thermoplastic Materials discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31
on Plenty of Things about Volkswagen & Other Topics, Too
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
On VW’s Project Trinity, transformation of product development and the interior of the ID.Buzz; new buses of interest; carbon fiber for wheels and accessories (non-automotive); and Aston Martin’s EV battery
#workforcedevelopment
Faster FFF Build Rate Using Rectangular, Variable-Orifice Nozzle (Includes Video)
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
A new nozzle design plus sophisticated slicer software offer control over layer width in polymer 3D printing while the layer height stays constant.
10 Ways Additive Manufacturing Reshapes a Production Facility
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Sintavia’s purpose-built facility for powder bed fusion of aircraft components illustrates fundamental ways the plant is different when 3D printing is the operation.
Comot-AZ Collet Chuck Accommodates Different Capacities, Uses
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Users can change hybrid Comot-AZ from a collet chuck to a mandrel in seconds.
Software de control TEMI+ es presentado en el stand de Wittmann Battenfeld
| Plastics Technology México
Plastimagen es el escenario perfecto para demostrar las ventajas de este sistema MES de Wittmann Battenfeld que permite la integración todas las máquinas de una planta de moldeo por inyección de plásticos.
Hexagon Acquires QMS Software Platform
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
ETQ, provider of SaaS-based quality management system, joins Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division.
Anguil Environmental Systems Seeks Pilot Customers for New IIoT Platform
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Anguil’s IIoT platform is designed to leverage existing equipment data to improve performance, lower maintenance costs and prevent unplanned downtime through graphical overviews, KPI dashboards, live trending and document repositories.
AZZ Inc. to Acquire Precoat Metals
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Precoat Metals is a leading independent provider of metal coil coating solutions in North America. It engages in the advanced application of protective and decorative coatings and related services for steel and aluminum coil.
Plastics Technology Editorial Submission Guidelines
| Plastics Technology
Articles in Plastics Technology magazine generally deal with some aspect of thermoplastic plastics processing: injection molding, extrusion, blow molding and thermoforming.
¿Para qué se utilizan los robots industriales? Cinco tendencias en 2022
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Robots adaptados para su implementación en nuevas industrias, con capacitación y operación intuitivas, y con el potencial de respaldar la producción ante cortes en la cadena de suministro, son algunas de las tendencias para 2022 que vislumbra la IFR.
February Metalworking Activity Continues January’s Uptick
Jan Schafer | Modern Machine Shop
Gardner Intelligence's Metalworking Index readings reveal an overall gain, with increased new orders and production activity.
#economics
AMP Robotics Extends Partnership with Food-Grade rPET Manufacturer Evergreen
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Evergreen now has 15 of AMP’s robotic sorting systems guided by AI.