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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.
Our 10 Year Anniversary! We Note Changes, Revisit Leading Stories
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
This month marks the 10-year anniversary of Additive Manufacturing Media. We return to find new stories at companies we have covered in the past, and we take stock of how dramatically AM has advanced in the span of just one decade.
Machine Intelligence Platform Alora Now Available for ECI’s M1, Macola
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Alora integration helps custom and mixed-mode manufacturers increase productivity and reduce downtime through real-time machine insights.
5-S: Ask a Toolmaker
Miles Free | Production Machining
A place for everything and everything in its place. A visit to Fischer Special Tooling during PMPA’s Mastery Program provided a glowing example of the 5-Ss: Sorting, Setting in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.
Cobots Gain Versatility in Mounting
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Two Motoman cobots come in new versions with a standard ISO mounting flange and Ethernet communications.
PPG anuncia nuevos nombramientos para América Latina y otras regiones
| Products Finishing México
PPG anunció nombramientos de nuevos líderes para sus negocios de revestimientos arquitectónicos y soluciones de tráfico, que entrarán en vigor a partir del 1 de marzo de 2022.
Graphene Nanotubes for Fluoroelastomers
| Plastics Technology
OCSiAl and Daikin have developed nanotubes for highly durable, electrically conductive FKM compounds.
FANUC Robot's Serial-Link Construction Improves Flexibility
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
The M-1000iA can handle payloads of up to 1,000 kg with full articulation, and can extend its arm upright and rotate it backwards for improved flexibility.
Obtenga mejores resultados en el control para la coloración de plástico
| Plastics Technology México
Para la formulación del color en laboratorios, como también en el control de calidad en la línea de producción, es fundamental utilizar procesos y equipos adecuados para igualar el color desde el comienzo hasta el acabado final de la pieza de plástico.
Presentan las expectativas económicas en la manufactura de Nuevo León
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
CAINTRA refiere que la industria presentó un retroceso durante el mes de diciembre del 2021. Sin embargo, detalla que al cierre de cada año el sector se contrae por efectos estacionales.
Polycarbin Launches New Recycled Laboratory Plastic Line
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
Polycarbin has brought to market a line of sustainable, circular economy laboratory products.
Next-Generation Laboratory Roller Extruders
| Plastics Technology
At PTXPO, Entex will show its new line of Laboratory Roller Extruders (LRE), which covers the entire range of compounding and reaction technology.
Six CNC Control Features for Moldmakers
| MoldMaking Technology
A CNC control should have features to automatically smooth the axis movements or allow the operator to set tolerance limits manually.
Novel 3D Forming for Composites from Foldstar | CAMX 2021
| CompositesWorld
With advanced algorithms and software, Foldstar creates foldable sheets that transform composites, paper and other materials into lightweight, structural cores, achieving novel shapes, increased efficiency and large quantities at scale versus other manufacturing methods.
Robotics Industry Pioneer Retires After Nearly Four Decades
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Distinguished robotic technology expert John Burg, founder of Acieta, to retire. Greg Morehouse will assume Burg's responsibilities.
Renishaw actualiza la tecnología de medición por láser azul
| Modern Machine Shop México
Renishaw actualiza el NC4+ Blue, el cual cuenta con un diseño compacto y está ahora disponible en cuatro tamaños.
Slitter-Rewinder Packed with Safety Features
| Plastics Technology
Safety features comply with upcoming national and industry standards. Unit also features operator interface refinements that further improve productivity.
#regulations
Leadership Transition at Teijin Automotive Technologies
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Chris Twining promoted to president, CEO Steve Rooney to retire in March 2023.
Gardner Business Index January 2022 Closing Reading 58.4
| Gardner Web
Gardner Business Index starts new year with a near 1-point gain to close at 58.4.
#economics
Dornier Seawings acquires project for composites-intensive amphibious eVTOL
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The current Flywhale FW650 is a two-seat amphibious composite aircraft. It will now be produced and sold under the name, DS-2C, with plans to present an eVTOL version.
MakerBot 3D printing platform offers expanded advanced composite materials portfolio
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Available through MakerBot Labs, the newly qualified 3D printing materials are ideal for demanding engineering applications that require high strength and heat resistance.