Westminster Tool Run Rigorous DOE on New 3D-Printed Tool Steels

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

Hybrid 3D printing platform offers mold builders high-tolerance metal parts faster, at lower cost and with less secondary finishing.

UL abrirá nuevo laboratorio en Querétaro

| Modern Machine Shop México

El laboratorio de UL proporcionará servicios de pruebas, certificación e ingeniería que abordan la industria automotriz, electrónica, de materiales de ingeniería, minorista y tecnológica.

Choosing the Right Automation for Your Shop

| Modern Machine Shop

This robotic arm Is fully integrated into the machine tool, enabling machine tool operators with no previous robotics experience to operate it effectively.

Optimized Pressure Control for a More Repeatable Process and Parts

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

New software from Arburg automatically determines the ideal ramp of the injection-to-hold profile.

A Digital Approach to Machining Better Parts

| Modern Machine Shop

With advanced integration of CAD/CAM, CNC and probing technology, this digital manufacturing expert demonstrates a better process for making complex airfoils without the need for special fixturing.

Meximold 2021 es plataforma de capacitación y aprendizaje para empresas locales

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Una delegación de 28 empleados de Moyá Mold Makers asistió a la feria industrial Meximold 2021, para conocer de primera mano las nuevas tecnologías para el sector de moldes, troqueles y herramentales.

Fusion 360 Leaps Into the Cloud with Extensions and Forge

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

At its Autodesk University 2021 conference, Autodesk announced upcoming features for Fusion 360 such as generative design updates and integration with the company’s cloud-based Forge platform.

Platform Solution Supports 3D Printing's Pivot into Additive Manufacturing Production

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The GrabCAD Additive Manufacturing Platform introduced by Stratasys integrates design, print preparation, order management and third-party software to help bring about AM for production.

Made4CNC Offers Automatic CNC Door Opening Solution for Robots

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The fully electric Safedoor SD100 has built-in safety functions that enable integrators to adjust the speed of the CNC door, making risk assessments easier to conduct.

Engel presentará en Expo Plásticos soluciones digitales para aumentar calidad y eficiencia

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Los asistentes a la feria Expo Plásticos 2021, que se celebrará del 10 al 12 de noviembre en Guadalajara, México, podrán apreciar en el stand de Engel las nuevas oportunidades que ofrece la digitalización, combinada con una sólida tecnología de máquinas.  

Moving toward portable, digitized composite part repair

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Using digital twin technology, American GFM’s portable, automated inspection and scarfing system shows potential for on-site, data-driven composite aircraft part repair.

Video: Using Vacuum Degreasing to Reach Parts Cleaning Specifications

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

Vacuum degreasing offers a low-cost cleaning process that can meet a range of cleanliness specifications for both nonpolar and polar soils, has a low VOC emissions process and excellent rust prevention and protection.

Long-Stroke Shuttle Blow Molders for Challenging Applications

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Wilmington Machinery is offering to build special, customized machines for difficult applications up to 1.5 gal.

J.W. Winco's Locking Joints Enable Precise Adjustments

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The core of J.W. Winco’s locking joints are the locking plates with their precisely aligned serrations, as well as their adjustment based on positive and nonpositive connections.

AMBA Announces Time-Sensitive Grants Are Now Available

| MoldMaking Technology

In addition to its other grant and scholarship opportunities offered, the AMBA has gathered information on other state, regional and national grants available to U.S. businesses and manufacturers.

Airbus, Air Liquide, ispace Europe launch EURO2MOON to explore future uses of natural lunar resources

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The non-profit is a platform of exchange between European industrial partners and research organizations to address lunar resource management and accelerate the cis-lunar effort.

Anmet installs first recycled wind turbine blade-based pedestrian bridge

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Polish recycling company Anmet and partner GP Renewables Group aim to repurpose decommissioned composite wind turbine blades for infrastructure and consumer products.

AIM3D multi-material 3D printer targets precise, cost-effective polymer processing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Extrusion 3D printer offers considerably faster build rates and can print up to three different materials in parallel for metals, ceramics and high-temperature plastics such as PEEK and PPS with or without fiber filling.

On Rafael Nadal, BTS, and Carbon Neutrality

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

A contributor to the VW ID.4 five-star rating? Does that Chevy crate engine look vintage? Can a tennis star and K-pop celebs move the needle on carbon neutrality? Would you buy a car to get a. .  .jacket? And developments in the arena of manufacturing process.

People in Composites: October 2021

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

KraussMaffei, Composites United, Montalvo, Carbitex, Arkema Group, Vertical Aerospace and Lockheed Martin announce new appointment hires in the composites industry this month.
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Aeronix Technologies launches modular mobile vacuum stations

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

The Aeronix Technologies VacStation – which is specifically designed for the vacuum processing of composite parts – reportedly reduces setup time and helps maximize productivity.

Nexeo Plastics y Covestro Additive Manufacturing amplían su asociación de distribución en impresión 3D

| Plastics Technology México

Nexeo Plastics distribuirá globalmente filamentos Covestro, y resinas Somos para SLA y DPL/LDC, acortando los tiempos de entrega y ampliando el desarrollo de aplicaciones para la industria.