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SAM|XL receives grant for composites research towards sustainable aviation
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Jointly with TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the SAM|XL field lab will receive €4.9 million for projects in liquid hydrogen composite tanks, thermoplastic composite aerostructures and smart maintenance and repair.
Tolerance Tool is Acquired by Beanstalk Collaborative Community Wealth
| MoldMaking Technology
Tolerance Tool, a precision manufacturing firm operating in North St. Paul, Minnesota, will continue to lead and grow its people, process and capital investment.
Stainless Steel Turning Grade Expands Wear Resistance Capabilities
| MoldMaking Technology
A titanium-rich PVD coating and dedicated carbide substrate make Tungaloy’s AH6225 PVD grade insert ideal for machining ISO-M stainless steels.
EDM Machine Enables Rapid Metal Parts Removal
| MoldMaking Technology
According to EDM Network Inc., the Fast Wire EDM is capable of cutting speeds that are two to three times faster than traditional wire EDMs.
Candela secures €24 million investment to scale production of foiling vessels
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Hydrofoiling electric boat maker expects to triple R&D, invest in production automation and scale up production of electric boats, which comprise carbon fiber foils.
ExxonMobil acquires high-performance structural polymers company Materia Inc.
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ExxonMobil plans to bring Materia’s hydrocarbon-based materials, said to be stronger, lighter and more durable than thermosets, to commercial scale for use in the wind and energy sectors.
Embraer honors FACC with Best Supplier Award
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Driving and shaping future mobility through innovation and consistently supplying high-quality products and services is FACC’s success strategy.
Software for Pattern Pick-and-Place Jobs with Six-Axis Robots
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Free software download from Yaskawa Motoman helps define and select repetitive handling patterns.
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SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Tecnomagnete is said to have invented the use of permanent magnetic systems for component clamping, plastic injection molding, stamping and lifting.
Empresas mexicanas reportan avances importantes del Acuerdo Nacional para la Nueva Economía de los Plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
Compañías mexicanas eliminaron 70 mil toneladas de plásticos innecesarios gracias al compromiso adquirido con el Acuerdo Nacional para la Nueva Economía de los Plásticos. También reportaron avances de acopio y reciclabilidad de envases.
Chiron Launches Twin-Spindle Vertical Machining Center
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Chiron’s DZ 28 twin-spindle vertical machining centers features a 1,200 mm spindle clearance and a tool magazine with space for up to 60 tools.
Producirán caucho de estireno-butadieno polimerizado utilizando butadieno derivado de desechos plásticos
| Plastics Technology México
La empresa japonesa Asahi Kasei firmó un acuerdo con Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) para el suministro de butadieno derivado de residuos plásticos y biomasa.
SMW Autoblok Acquires Tecnomagnete
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Tecnomagnete manufactures permanent electromagnetic clamping and lifting systems for holding and lifting parts.
En 2022, y en formato híbrido, llega una nueva edición de 3DEXPERIENCE World
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Este evento, a realizarse del 6 al 9 de febrero de 2022 en Atlanta, destacará cómo los clientes de Solidworks han aprovechado la tecnología para lograr resultados excepcionales y revelará los últimos desarrollos y herramientas de la cartera 3DEXPERIENCE Works.
How Are Wages are BOTH Up and Down At the Same Time
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
Rising prices within supply chains has already created cost control problems for manufacturers; unfortunately, there is an even more concerning “dark cloud” coming as workers see paychecks rise while their standard of living decreases. This could lead to additional rounds of wage increases.
3D-EdgeMaster Centering Device Designed for Fast, Precise Probing
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The 3D edge finder is said to provide fast, precise probing of reference edges, setting of the zero point and measuring with repeat accuracy of ≤ 0.01 mm.
Plastic Design & Manufacturing Acquired by Executive Team
| Plastics Technology
Mike Groff, founder of the Montana based injection molder and moldmaker, has transferred ownership.
Hicimos sinergia con nuestros clientes para seguir operando: Enrique Carmona de Helmut Fischer
| Products Finishing México
Durante FABTECH Chicago, Enrique Carmona, desarrollador de negocios de Helmut Fischer México comentó sobre los retos que han enfrentado durante la pandemia para brindar atención a sus clientes de equipos de calibración.
Production Machining’s December 2021 News Highlights
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Precision machining is looking forward with new acquisitions and new names, while also looking back to honor industry trailblazers as we head into the New Year. The forecast for this essential industry is looking bright in 2022.
Health Canada Approves First Medical Implant 3D-Printed By Canadian Manufacturer
| Additive Manufacturing
The 3D Specifit mandibular plate, patient-specific device will be used for mandibular reconstruction of patients with oral cancer.
Online Robot Marketplace Aims to make Automation Sourcing Easier
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Post your automation needs online anonymously just once—and for free—and then compare competing proposals from interested suppliers.
AddMan Engineering Acquires Domaille Engineering
| Additive Manufacturing
The Domaille acquisition brings long-term relationships with blue chip aerospace and defense customers, exceptional engineering talent and geographic reach to AddMan.