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Ergonomic Digital Force Gauges for Broad Range of Plastic Parts
| Plastics Technology
The new Chatillon DF3 Series boasts a stable grip, full-color screen display and intuitive user interface.
Solvay, 9T Labs Partner on Bringing Carbon Composite Parts to Mass Production
| Plastics Technology
The joint effort enables 9T Labs’ additive manufacturing technology to produce low-to-medium volume size parts for the aerospace, medical, luxury/leisure, automation, and oil and gas industries.
Broad-based industry expansion limited by supply chain conditions
Michael Guckes | CompositesWorld
October’s readings reflect significant expansion in export orders, new orders, production, employment activity, backlogs and prices received, with a widening “production deficit.”
#economics
ALM Releases Additive Manufacturing’s First Carbon Neutral Polymer Materials
| Additive Manufacturing
The materials include PA 820 MF CN, a mineral-filled, bio-circular polyamide 11 material; and PA 802 CF CN, a carbon fiber-filled bio-circular polyamide 11, which is optimized for high performance and certified as carbon neutral.
Crecen exportaciones en Guanajuato
| Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con COFOCE, en el segundo trimestre de 2021 los subsectores con mayor crecimiento incluyeron la fabricación de productos metálicos y de transporte, así como la industria del plástico y del hule, entre otras.
European Moldmaker Launches U.S. Subsidiary
| Plastics Technology
Dutch firm IGS GeboJagema’s North American division will be based in Washington D.C. and initially focus on sales and service support to its existing client base.
App Provides Key Information During Part Design
| Plastics Technology
Xometry says Version 2.0 of its Autodesk Fusion 360 App provides designers pricing, lead times, manufacturability feedback and more during the part-design phase.
Tungaloy presenta un cortador de alto avance para el mecanizado de piezas pequeñas
| Modern Machine Shop México
La serie de fresas AddDoFeed, de Tungaloy, está diseñada para ofrecer una capacidad de fresado de alto avance para el mecanizado de piezas pequeñas.
Can Machining Chips Find New Life in Additive Manufacturing?
Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop
Yes, according to 6K Additive. The materials company can use unconventional metal feedstock, including chips, in its unusual powder production process.
Ecoclean’s EcoCcompact Offers Small Footprint, Plug-and-Play Solvent Cleaning
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
EcoCcompact is a single-chamber cleaning system for industrial parts cleaning and preservation with nonhalogenated hydrocarbons and modified alcohols operating under full vacuum.
MMT Chats: Never Stop Learning Is the Motto of This Engineer Turned Sales & Project Manager
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Christina Fuges catches up with MMT Editorial Advisory Board member Camille Sackett of Accede Mold & Tool. Sackett talks about the value of truly focusing on quality, leading customers to success, building culture, mentoring and continuous life learning … and her love of audiobooks and podcasts. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Bandera Names New G.M. for North American Operation
| Plastics Technology
Mattia Gambarotto is based out of Bandera U.S. LLC’s new office in Illinois.
La demanda de E-Coat ha crecido mucho en México: David Martínez, representante de PPG
| Products Finishing México
El ingeniero David Martínez, representante de PPG, habló en entrevista sobre la necesidad de contar con más profesionales experimentados en el proceso de E-Coat en el país.
Renishaw Partners With Verisurf, Expands CMM Software
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
With an emphasis on Verisurf’s CMM Programming and Inspection Suite, this agreement gives companies access to Renishaw’s REVO five‑axis measuring system and the Equator flexible gauging system.
Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.
Is That a CNC? Major Tool Edition
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The cover of Modern Machine Shop’s November issue features a striking image: Three employees checking bore and thread sizes on a massive machined aluminum part — which is situated inside an even more massive five-axis machine tool. The caption reads, “Automation Still Needs You.” Curious about what you are seeing? Read on.
FACC continues profitable course into third quarter 2021
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aerospace group revenue is up 16.3%, and is on target for a potential 5% revenue growth in Q4, benefiting from major secured projects and implementation of the company’s 2030 strategy.
Swoop Aero strengthens partnership with Quickstep Holdings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Next-generation urban aircraft developer expects to scale up its manufacturing capabilities into 2022, which includes the development of composite parts.
Mazak DISCOVER 2021 Premiers New Technologies, Facility Expansions
| MoldMaking Technology
Mazak’s DISCOVER 2021 event drew more than 1,500 attendees—25% of which were new customers—across North America to view its new machine tool solutions, demonstrations and walk-in presentations and tours of its production facilities.
High-Feed Milling Tools Applies High Feed Rates and Steep Ramping
| MoldMaking Technology
The NuMaxHF family of high-feed milling tools from Ingersoll Cutting Tools feature a thick, tangential insert with a diamond shape and a large inboard angle.
Aviation Week survey shows airlines want Boeing to develop modern 757 replacement
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Need for long-hauler with up to 250 seats and 20% cost reduction could open door for composites. Boeing is already preparing via new digital engineering chief and integrated product team.
Airbus foresees demand for 39,000 new passenger, freighter aircraft by 2040
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Retirement of older aircraft to accelerate demand will be progressively driven by replacement, supporting the industry’s decarbonization objectives.