Desktop Metal Completes Acquisition of ExOne
| Additive Manufacturing
ExOne will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Desktop Metal and will remain headquartered in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.
Coca-Cola FEMSA prepara planta de reciclaje en el sureste de México
| Plastics Technology México
Además de la reciente apertura de centros de acopio, Coca-Cola FEMSA prepara una planta de reciclaje en el sureste de México, que se sumaría a la de Toluca, en el centro del país.
Recycling Solves the Problem of Expensive Solvent Maintenance
| Production Machining
On-site solvent recycling reduces operational cost, lessens waste disposal, improves cleaning quality, minimizes process interruptions and more.
Consistency and Compatibility Improve CNC Productivity
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop
Consistency and compatibility among CNC machines can decrease setup time and confusion among operators.
The other composites industry supply chain challenge: Talent
| CompositesWorld
A major topic of discussion during in-person events this year revolved around supply chain disruptions, as well as cultivating new employees. Now, more than ever, it’s important to spread the word on composite industry’s positive collective future.
Schunk's Automated Vise Offers Chip-Repellent Design
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Tandem PGS3’s compact design and square shape optimizes accessibility and enables a stroke of 6 mm per jaw. With a clamping force of 4,500 N and a repeat accuracy of 0.02 mm, the vise is said to be suitable for basic applications in aluminum and plastics machining.
Panorama de la fabricación de productos metálicos en México
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
Según información de Data México, en el periodo enero-junio de 2021, la Inversión Extranjera Directa para el subsector de Fabricación de Productos Metálicos fue 160 millones de dólares.
México debe apostar por el desarrollo de centros de ingeniería automotriz
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco del North America Automotive B2B Meeting, que se realiza en Aguascalientes, especialistas de la industria automotriz señalan los retos y oportunidades para este sector.
Videos Answer Hot-Topic Moldmaking Questions
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Eight questions MoldMaking Technology asks industry experts about CNC controls, the changing training landscape, the human resources and marketing keys to workforce development, predictive engineering, data, visual search, OEE monitoring and additive venting.
Bcomp developments continue to drive natural fiber toward scalability in motorsports
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Swiss sustainable lightweight manufacturer announces new developments for vehicle interiors, sustainability analyses results for ampliTEX and powerRibs reinforcements and recent technology recognition.
Isotruss carbon fiber cell towers support global demand for 5G telecom rollout
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Isotruss ramps up development of composite lattice cell towers which are twelve times stronger than steel towers, 1/12 their weight and reduce carbon emissions by 70%.
Binder Jetting, Broad Tooling Portfolio Produce Efficient Inserts for Ice Cream Scooper Mold
| MoldMaking Technology
ExOne partnered with North American Mold to 3D print X1 MetalTool inserts in 420i for the plastic injection molding of an ice cream scooper, with conformal cooling channels and 33% reduced gate-to-gate cycle time.
Composites for Czech s.r.o to distribute Metyx composites products in the Czech Republic
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Czech Republic distributor will provide technical support for the full Metycore glass fiber reinforcement range, as well as Metyx’s woven and nonwoven fabrics.
AGC Chemicals Showcases Sustainable Precision Cleaning Solvents
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
AGC Chemicals’ Amolea AS-300 and AS-300AT are categorized as non-hazardous air pollutants with an ozone depletion potential of near zero and a global warming potential of less than one.
FACC develops and manufactures composite structures for Ariane 6 launch vehicle
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Astris kick stage main structure will be characterized by high strength and the use of ultralight carbon fiber material, with first delivery scheduled for October 2022.
Verisurf Debuts 2022 Software Release
| MoldMaking Technology
Verisurf 2022 is a measurement software for automated quality inspection and reporting, scanning, reverse engineering and tool building. The platform offers a range of new features including model-based definition to support intelligent inspection.
Clean Sky 2 FUSINBUL project develops full-scale, carbon fiber pressure bulkheads
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Two 3.5-meter pressure bulkhead demonstrators incorporate advanced layup techniques with the goal of increasing serial production capabilities for fuselage manufacture for regional aircraft.
Report forecasts record U.S. wind turbine installations for 2022
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Demand for carbon fiber increases as decarbonization pushes transition to larger turbines, increased offshore market share more quickly than expected.
Raise3D launches fused filament fabrication 3D printer aimed at small-batch production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The large-format RFM500 fabricates carbon fiber-reinforced end-use parts with industrial-grade precision and repeatability.
C.R. Onsrud to Launch New CNC Model via YouTube
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The new C.R. Onsrud X-Series will be an extension of the company’s existing five-axis extrusion processing line.
2021 Leadtime Leader Talks Impact and Value of Win
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Westminster Tool talks about the impact of its Leadtime Leader win so far and the value of in-person networking, especially exhibiting at trade shows.
Composite tooling as an enabler for next generation adoption of composite materials
| CompositesWorld
Toray Advanced Composites, with new product innovation, is enabling the high performance engineering industries of the future to achieve more efficient, greener designs. (Sponsored)