Clogging the brain drain: Growing the composites workforce in a pandemic era

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

As Baby Boomers retire and high school and college graduates forestall their entry into the workforce, composites fabricators need to get creative to close the gap.
#workforcedevelopment

Manufactura híbrida en la producción de piezas metálicas

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La combinación de diferentes procesos de manufactura puede significar un aumento de las ganancias de su taller y esto también aplica para el rectificado y el mecanizado de precisión.

Greenleaf Carbide Insert Grade G-9610 for Machining Titanium

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Using a PVD coating combined with a submicron substrate, G-9610 is said to provide added productivity for turning titanium-based alloys.

Más empresas de la ANIPAC se comprometen con el Programa Cero Pérdida de Pellets

| Plastics Technology México

El programa impulsado por la ANIPAC desde 2011 sigue sumando el compromiso de los industriales del plástico nacionales para que sus residuos no lleguen al medio ambiente.

El Land Rover Defender incluye un acabado exterior con tecnología de AERO

Scott Francis | Products Finishing México

Los acabados de tecnología con materiales sostenibles de la empresa AERO ofrecen un acabado duradero con propiedades de autorreparación y un reducido impacto ambiental.

Acid Zinc-Nickel Benefits Market Share

| Products Finishing

Stephen Roberts of Columbia Chemical discusses the advantages of adding acid zinc-nickel capabilities to your plating operation.
#economics

Grinding Wheels Offer Enhanced Efficiency, Part Quality

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The wheels are said to feature a microfracturing grain that has unparalleled sharpness and cutting efficiency to reduce power draw and cycle times, while increasing material removal rates.

Work Underway on GrindingHub Conference Halls

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Trade show for grinding and superfinishing to take place in Stuttgart May 17-20.

Electrodomésticos de Samsung tendrán plásticos reciclados

| Plastics Technology México

Empaques más ecológicos, reducción de residuos mediante el uso de plásticos reciclados y desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías son algunas de las acciones de sustentabilidad que Samsung Electronics ha preparado para 2022.

Robot Frees EDM Drill From Machine Enclosure

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

CNC integration with a six-axis arm provides precise enough positioning to shape air- and gas-flow holes in aerospace and power generation parts.

Airbus C295 technology demonstrator makes maiden flight, proves novel design, manufacturing processes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

C295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) tests OOA composite semi-morphing wing, flaps and flap tabs, as well as SatCom antenna for future turboprop aircraft.

Heraeus Noblelight CAE technology aids NCC composites research project

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAE work to determine the precise positioning of IR modules during prepreg layup results in IR system installation at the NCC.

JTEKT Toyoda Americas Corp. Announces New Leadership

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

Michael Defer is the company’s new president and COO. Prior to joining JTEKT Toyoda, Defer was an executive at Alfing, Chiron and Heller.

Comprehensive Coatings Guide for Construction Industry

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Cortec Corporation has released an online coatings guide that gives an introduction to Cortec Micro-Corrosion Inhibiting Coatings Technology. It also includes information on how and where to apply the coatings.

Smart, self-powering composite from DITF uses a "textile power plant" concept

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Multilayer fabric-based piezoelectric elements and pyroelectric energy harvesters reinforce the FRP structure, generating electrical energy using vibration, oscillation and temperature fluctuation.

Golden-Colored Powder Coatings to Protect Metal Surfaces

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Polychem Coatings’ Gold Standard collection of powder coatings comprises a selection of nine shades of gold that are said to deliver tough, durable protection to metal surfaces.

The Native Lab launches new course on the fundamentals of applied FEA

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Seven-week instructor-led course begins Feb. 23, 2022, and has a specific focus on structures built with composites.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics adopts Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Software and services to support the digital engineering transformation of the F-35, including the program’s use of composite materials and processes.

SABIC, Mars Petcare and Huhtamaki Extend Collaboration to Wet Pet Food Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The Sheba brand’s packaging will be based on certified circular PP.

Innovative Film Gauge is 'Ultra-Accurate'

| Plastics Technology

Said to provide the best-in-class, best-in-value measurement system on the market today.

Updated Definition Makes Way for AM Part Production

Timothy W. Simpson | Modern Machine Shop

Additive manufacturing is finding its footing, and a new standard definition in ISO/ASTM 52900:2021 shows that AM is for more than prototyping. 
#regulations

Mayzo Opens Up New Operations Center

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The new facility is designed to provide customers with a broader range of chemical additive solutions.