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ISO standard launched to quantify drapability and deformability of fabrics and nonwovens
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
ISO 21765 allows worldwide comparable measurement of various parameters, which can be measured on Textechno’s DRAPETEST instrument.
#regulations
Westminster Tool Receives Grant for Additive Technology
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The grant, which was developed by the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology and the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund, will enable Westminster Tool to add new 3D-printing equipment and capabilities to their processes.
#workforcedevelopment
Braskem Idesa firma contrato de cooperación con Alcamare para producir resinas de material reciclado
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
Con el propósito de producir resinas de material reciclado para aplicaciones y mercados de productos alimenticios, Braskem Idesa firmó un contrato de cooperación con Alcamare.
Un informe técnico analiza el papel del recubrimiento en polvo y su mayor durabilidad para un futuro sostenible
Scott Francis | Products Finishing México
AkzoNobel Powder Coatings publicó un informe técnico de Interpon sobre la necesidad de un mayor uso de recubrimientos en polvo de mayor durabilidad en el sector arquitectónico.
FAMEX 2021, el inicio de la recuperación de la industria aeroespacial
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
René Espinosa, presidente de la FEMIA, señaló la importancia de FAMEX para la recuperación de la industria.
Mark Gomulka Named CEO of Westfall Technik
| Plastics Technology
The company’s board and its founder, Brian Jones, announced the promotion for Gomulka who has been with Westfall since January 2020.
#electronics
Leveraging motorsports composites for next-gen rotorcraft
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
FastCan consortium integrates hollow, solid and cored CFRP into single-cure, single-piece canopy for reduced weight and cost.
Solution for Retrofitting CNC Systems for Cybersecurity
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
FANUC Panel i Replacement Program gives operations an upgrade solution for legacy CNC machines running on operating systems older than Windows 10.
Broca de inserto intercambiable CoroDrill DS20, de Sandvik Coromant
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Se dice que la CoroDrill DS20, de Sandvik Coromant, es la primera broca de inserto intercambiable que ofrece profundidades de barrenado de 4 a 7 veces su diametro sin necesidad de realizar barrenos guía.
Increasing the composite stack: Co-molding of dissimilar materials
| CompositesWorld
This demo introduces the concept of co-molding with thermoset composites to improve the final part performance. (Sponsored)
MoldMaking Technology Identifies Four Content Trends in Mold Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Workforce development, technology investment and deployment, managing customer demand and operational efficiency are four current challenges that MMT content will be addressing this year.
FEMIA apadrina lanzamiento del Clúster Aeroespacial El Salvador
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Con el fin de promover ante inversionistas del sector aeronáutico y aeroespacial las oportunidades de inversión en El Salvador, la Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial (FEMIA) firmó un memorándum de cooperación con el gobierno de dicho país.
Proceso de reciclaje PureCycle utiliza tecnología de extrusión de KraussMaffei
| Plastics Technology México
KraussMaffei explicó que este proceso recicla restos de alfombras de polipropileno convirtiéndolos en pellets de alta pureza.
Capacity Utilization Growth Widespread Across Manufacturing
Steven Kline, Jr. | Modern Machine Shop
The Gardner Intelligence team notes accelerating growth in all but two industries tracked, which is a positive sign for capital equipment consumption down the line.
#economics
AdvancTEK Builds Large-Tonnage Molding Capacity in Mexico
| Plastics Technology
AdvancTEK, a division of CVG, is investing $5 million in its Saltillo, Mexico facility, including adding two 2500-ton injection molding machines.
Affordable 3D Printing Powders Made from Barstock, No Melting Required
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
DirectPowder, a proprietary technique from Metal Powder Works, transforms solid metal or polymer into 3D printable powder. The solution promises distributed production of both materials and parts, even in the field.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 100: Built Up Edge — What It Is and What To Do
Miles Free | Production Machining
Because Built Up Edge changes the effective geometry of the tool, it can have either positive or negative effects.
Five Reminders For Machining Graphite
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Graphite machining can be a tricky business, so keeping certain issues top of mind is vital to productivity and profitability.
Vat Photopolymerization and VOC Emissions: Study Results and User Guidelines
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
New research conducted by Chemical Insights, part of Underwriters Laboratories, is studying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and particles emitted by resin-style 3D printers. Here are what the results indicate and how to operate machines safely.
CosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
XlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.
Alstom and Plastic Omnium design hydrogen storage for rail
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Alstom and Plastic Omnium will cooperate to develop hydrogen onboard storage solutions for the railway market. This will reportedly enable direct journeys on non-electrified lines without using fossil fuels.