Composites AM research targets wind energy

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The U.S. DOE, universities and industry leaders ramp up new efforts and funding to develop 3D-printed composite wind blade molds and end-use blade components.

Tekni-Plex firma acuerdo para adquirir Grupo Phoenix

| Plastics Technology México

Con el objetivo de reforzar la capacidad de ofrecer soluciones de envasado orientadas al cliente, especialmente en los mercados de alimentos y bebidas, Tekni-Plex adquiere a Grupo Phoenix.

Exportaciones de productos manufacturados crecieron 26.7% durante junio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En junio de 2021, las exportaciones de productos manufacturados alcanzaron 37,366 millones de dólares, lo que representó un incremento de 26.7% a tasa anual.

PMTS 2021 Product Preview: Automation and Measurement

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Learn about some of the new automation and measurement solutions for precision machining that will be on display at PMTS 2021.

Norton Saint-Gobain Abrasives amplía los productos Farécla

Sarah Barnett | Products Finishing México

La empresa agregó diez nuevos compuestos y almohadillas a la línea Farécla para corte, pulido y acabado.

Monetary Base Grows 20.5% in June

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

It’s staggering to realize that June 2020’s monetary base was 52.7% more than June 2019’s monetary base, and June 2021’s monetary base was 20.5 higher than June 2020’s monetary base. That’s an incredible amount of growth in just two years and is a significant contributor to the accelerating rate of inflation.

Digital Manufacturing Centre Now Fully Operational

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

The Digital Manufacturing Centre has opened in the U.K. and is fully operational after completing construction during the pandemic.

ModuleWorks and Rafinex Synchronize Systems

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

In effective synchronization, topology optimization and toolpath planning enable more effective design-to-manufacture processes.

Moldex3D Releases Moldex3D 2021 Software

| MoldMaking Technology

The new version of the molding analysis software series continues to refine simulation capabilities to provide better user experiences. Moldex3D will be showcasing the software at Amerimold 2021.

Workforce Instability and How to Avoid It

| Plastics Technology

How employers can support employees who live in economic instability.
#workforcedevelopment

Owen Corning acquires vliepa GmbH

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Combination expands Owen Corning’s global nonwovens portfolio to address sustainability, lightweight building materials and more labor-efficient construction solutions in European markets.

PureCycle to Build New Recycling Plant in Georgia

Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology

The 200-acre location in Augusta Corporate Park will create over 80 manufacturing jobs with an initial $440 million investment to primarily fund three lines of 130 million lb of capacity during Phase 1 of the project.   

On Audi's Design, Smart Sedans, Safe Scooters and more

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

What is Audi doing for its design future? How many sensors makes a sedan “smart”? What makes an e-scooter safer? What does Akio Toyoda say about racing, and what is a Lexus named after the Fuji Speedway like to drive? Why is Brembo in Silicon Valley? How many EVs are being purchased? What defines a gasoline “superuser”? What can Allison’s new transmission for the construction and mining markets do?

CW Trending: democratization of composites

| CompositesWorld

Learn from CW Editors about the trends they are seeing in the democratization of composites.

Tornos de doble torreta con torretas en el eje Y

| Modern Machine Shop México

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom refiere que los nuevos modelos de tornos de doble torreta BNE-MYY ofrecen una flexibilidad superior para el mecanizado de componentes complejos.

Sector español de máquinas-herramienta se encamina a BIEMH 2022

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con una perspectiva de crecimiento de pedidos cercana al 25 % para el sector de máquinas-herramienta español en 2021, la Bienal Internacional de Máquina-Herramienta (BIEMH) regresará del 13 al 17 de junio de 2022.

Schunk Announces Magnetic Gripper

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Schunk’s EMH electro-permanent magnetic gripper has a compact, energy-efficient design.

Heads Up on Lead

Miles Free | Production Machining

The latest information on lead in precision machining workpieces and options as the supply chain becomes an issue.

Pymes manufactureras de México cerca de recuperar nivel de empleo previo a la pandemia

| Modern Machine Shop México

CAINTRA refiere que si bien las empresas del segmento pyme fueron las más afectadas, es posible que logren recuperarse en su totalidad durante julio y agosto.

MVP large-format system prints thermoset resins

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Magnum Venus Products’ Reactive Additive Manufacturing (RAM) system is a large-format AM machine that prints with fiber-reinforced thermoset resins.

CANIPEC presentó su “Plan de Economía Circular y Manejo de Residuos”

| Plastics Technology México

El plan tiene como objetivo reducir la generación de residuos provenientes de los envases y empaques de la industria el cuidado personal y del hogar.

Large-format, vertical, robotized, fiber-reinforced AM

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

MTorres joins the large-format AM fray with a system that prints vertically in lengths up to 25 meters.