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Reykjavik Flight Academy purchases eFlyer training aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
All-electric composites-intensive aircraft from Bye Aerospace serve as safer, lower cost and more environmentally friendly options for flight instruction.
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HyPoint, Piasecki Aircraft collaborate to develop, certify eVTOL next-generation hydrogen fuel cells
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Initial $6.5 million agreement to culminate in the development of five 650-kilowatt hydrogen fuel cell systems for use in Piasecki’s eVTOL PA-890 compound helicopter.
Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge completes Phase II, anticipates competition winners
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge is a three-phase competition that aims to accelerate the development and large-scale production of carbon fiber derived from Alberta Innovate’s bitumen supply.
Sandvik to Acquire CNC Software Inc.
Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology
By acquiring the company behind Mastercam, Sandvik gains an installed base of around 270,000 licensed users, a strong market reseller network and partnerships with leading machine makers and tooling companies.
Switching to Rotary Atomization
| Products Finishing
Justin Hooper of Carlisle Fluid Technologies offers a review of rotary atomizer technology and discusses what to keep in mind when considering rotary atomizers.
Essentium to Debut HSE 280i HT 3D Printer at Rapid + TCT 2021
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
This industrial-level 3D printing system features independent dual extruders (IDEX).
How Do I Hire Employees, Let Alone Retain Them?
| Plastics Technology
When hiring in this highly competitive market, consider the following when hiring under-resourced employees.
#workforcedevelopment
Processing Index Dips on Slowing Backlogs & New Orders
Michael Guckes | Plastics Technology
Processors reports slower expansion in new orders, production, and backlogs.
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MC Machinery to Showcase EDMs and More
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
Eastec 2021: MC Machinery will highlight two EDM machines, a five-axis VMC and more in booth 1426.
Precision Machining Jobs Account for 7 of the Top 25 High Paying Jobs — No College Degree Required
Carli Kistler-Miller | Production Machining
Those who hire in the precision machining industry have a persuasive point for prospective employees who don’t hold — or want to go into debt to hold — a college degree.
#workforcedevelopment
Conos de fresado de desbaste de Big Kaiser
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: Los conos de fresado de desbaste de Big Kaiser (High Power Milling Chuck - HMC) son ideales para operaciones de propósito general.
Nuevos patrones de consumo y de compra en el mercado de resinas 2022
| Plastics Technology México
Durante el 8º Foro de Materias Primas de ANIPAC, realizado de manera virtual, se habló sobre las perspectivas para el sector a la luz de las nuevas tendencias de consumo, la pospandemia y los retos de la economía circular.
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
The composites industry is gearing up for CAMX 2021 in Dallas, Texas, the first in-person major trade event in more than two years.
Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees Named
Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop
The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation has announced the 2021 Hall of Fame inductees, who will be honored at the group’s annual SUMMIT.
New EDM Tooling Adapters From Suburban Tool Inc.
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The new tooling adapters are designed to mount System 3R, Erowa and Carl Hirschmann EDM chucks to the Master-Grind Spin Index Fixture.
All-Nanolayer Disk Die Pushes Blown Film Layer Limits
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
Patented die aims to extend blown film layer limits beyond the current nine- and 11-layer standards currently considered high-tech.
The Pros and Cons of Machine Tool Design
| MoldMaking Technology
A breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of the trunnion table machine and the swivel or articulating head machine.
Zeiss Calypso 2021 Software Optimizes Measurement Process
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Software reduces the time and effort associated with component inspections.
Prices Up for All Five Commodity Resins
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
There’s hope for flat or lower prices for each of these resins in the fourth quarter.
A Coronavirus Comeback Restarts Growth at Medical Compounder
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
A slowdown in catheter production stopped growth in its tracks last year at Foster. But business has turned around quickly this year, and the medical compounder was prepared for the rebound.
What is Rail Activity Telling Us About Supply Chains?
Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence
Weekly data from the Association of American Railroads illustrates the diversity of supply chain problems across the continent, not just the United States.
#economics
DuPont’s 100% Biofeedstock Based Acetal Selected by Conveyor Component Manufacturer
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Regina is first-to-market with conveyor chain and modular belts based on new Delrin acetal produced from 100% biofeedstock from waste.