CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Precision Roll Grinders

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Precision Roll Grinders’ custom machining and grinding capabilities enable tolerances up to 40 millionths of an inch.

Alianza Centro Bajío Occidente anuncia el encuentro de negocios

| Plastics Technology México

El encuentro de negocios impulsado por la Alianza Centro Bajío Occidente forma parte de sus esfuerzos para convertirse en la región de mayor índice de desarrollo económico de Latinoamérica.  

Efficient and Reliable Machining and Automation Solutions for Today’s Labor Market

| Modern Machine Shop

In this demonstration, Product Manager of Automation and Assembly Systems Peter Andersson and General Sales Manager Andrew Rowley discuss the latest news at SW and how SW’s solutions can solve issues caused by the current labor market. Automation topics include independent manufacturing cells, the TopRob, Robot Portal, FloorRob, and complete manufacturing system solutions. (Sponsored)
#workforcedevelopment

Capture 3D's Digitizer Accelerates Scanning

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2021: Capture 3D claims its digitizer can collect up to 12-million points per scan in 0.2 seconds.

Slowing industry expansion led by decline of new orders

Michael Guckes | CompositesWorld

A slowing July expansion is reflected by new orders, production and backlog readings, the latter of which experienced a 15-point decline, one of the largest single-month declines in recorded history.
#economics

One Small Step for Metals, One Giant Leap for AM

Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing

Eliminating support structures for metal parts expands pathways to profitable AM.

CONCAMIN y FUMEC firman convenio de colaboración

| Modern Machine Shop México

La alianza entre ambos organismos apuesta por el intercambio tecnológico, científico e innovación en beneficio de la industria.

Prototype Lego Brick Made from Recycled PET

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

Proprietary compounding technology upgrades rPET with strengthening additives.

Palmgren's Milling Machine Handles a Wide Range of Operations

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Palmgren’s 14-inch gear head milling machine can handle machining operations that would normally be performed by larger and more expensive machines.

Rascacielos de última generación de Nueva York utilizan recubrimientos PPG

Scott Francis | Products Finishing México

Los recubrimientos metálicos de PPG se utilizan en varios de los edificios del desarrollo inmobiliario Hudson Yards de Nueva York.

Platinum Tooling Technologies ofrece una nueva línea de herramientas Citizen

| Modern Machine Shop México

La línea incluye herramientas vivas y estáticas para la mayoría de los tornos Citizen.

Simplify a Mold with Reverse Engineering

| MoldMaking Technology

The advantages of various reverse-engineering solutions include process and product improvements from data collection and modeling through manufacturing.

Platinum Tooling Expands Its Tool Program for Automatic Lathes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2021: Platinum Tooling will offer 1:4 speed increasers for the most current machine models.

Broetje-Automation delivers EcoPositioners for automated built-in stress-compliant joining in aircraft fuselages

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Modularized and highly precise positioning system increases assembly accuracy and speed, enables digitization of CFRP aircraft components assembly for factory of the future.

Synergetic Enhances Mold Design Software Ease of Use

| MoldMaking Technology

Amerimold exhibitor highlights new developments for its XMD mold design software to eliminate extensive training requirements for new users.

LivMatS biomimetic flax fiber Pavilion opens to the public

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Made entirely of filament-wound flax fiber, the livMatS Pavilion combines integrative design, robotic fabrication and sustainable materials for a highly innovative, bio-inspired construction.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Autonational

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Autonational highlights its capabilities in automated filament winding and CNC machining, including a recent case study from a utility vehicle manufacturer.

ChemQuest Group acquires Powder Coating Research Group

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

PCR Group brings powder coating formulation expertise and a third laboratory to ChemQuest, and enhances the company’s focus and expertise specific to the specialty chemicals markets. 

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc.

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Magnolia 7018 A/B is a two-component syntactic epoxy adhesive designed with high strength and flame-retardant properties.

Hanwha Solutions acquires Cimarron Composites, aims to be global leader in high-pressure tanks by 2030

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Hanwha Cimarron LLC will build new $130 million production facility in Alabama to produce large-scale tanks for hydrogen transport, filling stations and support expansion into tanks for UAM, drones, launch vehicle rockets, defense, rail, cargo ships and more.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gustav Gerster GmbH & Co. KG

Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld

Gustav Gerster’s TechTex corner reinforcements and resin distribution tape optimize the structure of composite components.

On Lincoln-Shinola, Euro EV Sales, Engineered Carbon, and more

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

On a Lincoln-Shinola concept, Euro EV sales, engineered carbon for fuel cells, a thermal sensor for ADAS, battery analytics, and measuring vehicle performance in use with big data
#economics