Challenges, opportunities when designing for fiber-reinforced AM

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Bridging the gap between as-designed and as-made, and where do you put the fiber?

Thermwood, Boeing, Navy Collaborate on Large-Scale Composite Tooling Research

| Additive Manufacturing

Thermwood’s large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) machine was selected as the large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) machine to conduct the technology development.

Nueva marca consolidada Reifenhäuser Blown Film

| Plastics Technology México

El grupo Reifenhäuser fusiona sus unidades de negocio de película soplada que hasta ahora han operado de manera independiente.

Finishers Beware: Higher Prices Are on the Way

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Some dos and don'ts to prepare accordingly. 

BobCAD-CAM lanza BobCAM para Solidworks V9

| Modern Machine Shop México

BobCAD-CAM refiere que el BobCAM para Solidworks V9 amplía la facilidad de uso, las funciones inteligentes y los avances en la tecnología de trayectorias multieje.

Is All This Money Really a Good Thing?

Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence

Many people talk about there being too much money in the financial system, yet justifying this argument can be difficult.

Optomec recibe patentes para microimpresión 3D de metal con aerosol

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Esta nueva capacidad permite la manufactura aditiva de elementos en miniatura con una resolución de hasta 15 micrones, aproximadamente 1/5 del ancho de un cabello humano, y más pequeño que la resolución del ojo humano.

ExOne Opens Metal 3D Printing Adoption Center in Germany

| Additive Manufacturing

The new 270-square-meter center offers manufacturers end-to-end engineering services for direct metal 3D printing, including benchmarks and design support as well as materials, process and work cell development.

Propiedades anticorrosivas de los compuestos de grafeno

| Products Finishing México

Un artículo científico reciente ofrece una revisión completa de los recubrimientos de compuestos de grafeno anticorrosivos.

Unilever invertirá 5,500 millones de pesos en sus plantas de México

| Plastics Technology México

La inversión de Unilever le permitirá ampliar la producción de sus marcas de alimentos, higiene y cuidado personal y generará 3 mil empleos directos e indirectos.

Xaloy to Reopen Virginia Manufacturing Facility

| Plastics Technology

The Pulaski site was closed in 2016 by former owner Nordson, which consolidated screw and barrel operations in Ohio

MAE Spa receives funding to build PAN precursor plants in China

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

New financial support enables the company to complete order for design and construction of new carbon fiber precursor production facilities.

Stora Enso opens pilot plant for lignin-based carbon materials for batteries

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Carbon based-anode material Lignode, produced from converted lignin separated from wood, may be a sustainable replacement for graphite-based materials.
#electronics

Magnolia Advanced Materials selected for Boeing Premier Bidder Program

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The program recognizes high-performing Boeing Commercial Aircraft suppliers and offers an opportunity for increased business with Boeing.

2021 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Components

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Mold components make the mold work and the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product. Key components include mold bases, pins, ejectors, lifters, bushings, guides and alignment devices.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Alpine Advanced Materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Alpine Advanced Materials presents HX5 billets for faster, more exact advanced material prototyping capabilities.

RJG Partners with Southern Union State Community College

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

SUSCC’s newly updated classroom and lab space will allow RJG to provide students with the latest in hands-on training technology.

Engineering Technology FWC10 control system boosts filament winder productivity

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Compatible with Windows 10 OS, the advanced system brings aging filament winding machines on par with new-generation functionality.

Brand Insistence Vs. Brand Loyalty

| Gardner Web

While it may be difficult to determine if you have achieved true, valuable brand loyalty, it is not impossible. Here’s a look at an important issue in terms of achieving true brand value.
#brandbuilding

More Examples of How 3D Printed Tooling Is Transforming Part Production

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Illustrations of successes with tooling made through additive manufacturing in applications involving composite parts, robots, metal coating, die casting and construction.

Robots Get a Ride with CNC Machine-tending AGVs

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

Mobile machine tenders prove that “automation-ready” is a state of mind.

Recuperación y desafíos de la industria automotriz en México

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

Durante el primer trimestre de 2021 la actividad económica de México mostró una desaceleración en su ritmo de recuperación, particularmente por las disrupciones en el suministro de insumos industriales del sector automotor.