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What Can You Expect to See at Plastics Technology Expo 2022?
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
With Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) 2022 just around the corner, take a moment to preview the new and proven innovations that will be on display at the show.
Metalworking Activity Starts 2022 With Modest Boost
Michael Guckes | Modern Machine Shop
GBI: Metalworking reflected greater levels of activity in new orders, production and backlogs with a modest increase for January 2022.
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Cifras de la industria automotriz en enero de 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el primer mes del año se vendieron en el mercado nacional 78,585 vehículos ligeros, se produjeron en total 253,366 unidades y se exportaron 216,630 unidades.
Kimya Working to Expand Range of Recycled High-Performance 3D Filaments
| Additive Manufacturing
Kimya researchers are now targeting between 70% and 100% recycled materials in so-called high-performance filaments, without affecting the properties.
SolidCAM mejora la vida de las herramientas y reduce los tiempos de ciclo
| Modern Machine Shop México
La tecnología iMachining, de SolidCAM, reduce los tiempos de ciclo en 70 % o más y aumenta la vida útil de las herramientas entre cinco y diez veces.
Laser bondline inspection becomes reality
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
One of the Holy Grails of composites manufacturing has been reliable verification of adhesive bondline strength integrity. A technology that does just that has arrived.
En 2022, Meximold aumenta en 30 % su área de exposición
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
A nueve meses de distancia de la tercera edición de Meximold, a realizarse el 5 y 6 de octubre en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos, la organización anunció que la demanda por stands es tal que fue necesario ampliar el plano de exposición.
5 New Members Join AMGTA to Promote Sustainability
| Additive Manufacturing
Höganäs, Arkema, Flam3D, Massivit 3D and the UK National Center for Additive Manufacturing join global trade group to promote sustainability in additive manufacturing.
Heating and Cooling Hose Line Expanded
| Plastics Technology
Hasco’s Push-Lok hose system for fast and secure connection of heating and cooling circuits has been extended to include more options.
3D Printing Reduces Time, Cost of Building Molds for Composites
Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing
Massivit 3D’s cast-in-motion technology uses a 3D printed gel to expedite production and lower costs associated with making molds for large, fiber-reinforced composite parts.
Heidenhain Touch Probe Offers High Speeds and 3D Accuracy
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Heidenhain’s TS 760 touch probe offers 1 µm accuracy while keeping compatibility with the TS 740 and providing the same additional data as the TS 460.
JTEKT Toyoda Announces New President
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
JTEKT names Michael Defer as president, COO; previous president Howard Michael has retired.
Kurt, Absolute Machine Tools Develop Automation Package
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Automation package designed to simplify integrating automation into a shop’s production processes includes a Mitsubishi LoadMate Plus, Kurt 3600A pneumatic vise and Kurt RV36 robotic gripper working in tandem with a Tongtai VP-10 mass-production, high-speed vertical machining center.
FlatHyStor project to advance hydrogen storage system R&D for hydrogen-powered vehicles
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hexagon Purus joins forces with BMW, Bosch and TesTneT for €6 million project, brings expertise in Type IV high-pressure cylinders.
Lockheed Martin's LMXT strategic tanker aircraft will be made in Alabama and Georgia
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The LMXT is produced as a composites-intensive A330 airliner at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama, facility and converted into tanker role at Lockheed’s facility in Marietta, Georgia.
Blue Canyon II Wind Farm repower completed, required recycling of decommissioned composites turbine blades
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Nacelle replaced for 84 turbines and 39-meter V80 blades replaced with 54-meter V110 blades.
Natilus blended wing freighter secures first order
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Large autonomous cargo drone freighter, Natilus N3.8T, comprises a carbon fiber airframe, offers 60% more cargo volume than same-weight aircraft and reduced cost and emissions by 50%.
Robroy Enclosures adds 1,000-ton hydraulic press for large, nonmetallic enclosures
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Custom-built press meets rapidly growing demand for nonmetallic electrical and industrial enclosures.
Hydraulic Vise Acts With High Holding Forces and Quick Clamping
| MoldMaking Technology
The 130-millimeter double-acting vise improves speed and minimizes travel while clamping, says Jergens. It is offered with multiple mounting patterns and jaw patterns.
Nonmetallic Excellence and Innovation Center launch extends advanced materials use in China
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Beijing-based institute joins NEx in the U.S. and NIC in the U.K. in exploring joint R&D projects, standards development and adoption, professional development and certifications, advocacy and international outreach.
Firefly Inspect drone outfitted with infrared vision and AI to transform wind turbine, aircraft inspection
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Drone technology combined with active thermography reported to offers faster, cheaper and more in-depth inspection of composites used in wind turbine blades and aircraft wings.
Do Modern CNCs Call for a New Programming Paradigm?
Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop
Complex workpieces such as AM parts present demanding toolpath challenges. But meeting the challenges reveals how much precision we’ve had all along — we just need the measurements and methods to use it.