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Wire EDM Series Redesigned for Increased Capacity and Throughput
| MoldMaking Technology
Constructed for ultimate rigidity, the FANUC RoboCut α-CiC machine series from Methods Machine Tools offers users a new table construction, more straightforward auto-wire feeding panel and new upper guide.
SAMPE announces neXus keynote speaker
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Colleen Pritchett, president of the Americas Aerospace and Global Fibers business at Hexcel, will be delivering her keynote speech, “The Future of Composites and Hexcel’s Vision for the Industry,” at the SAMPE neXus event July 29.
Mold Builder’s Automated 24/7 Unattended Machining Speeds Up Simple to Complex Mold Builds
| MoldMaking Technology
Industrial Molds, a division of Pyramid Molding Group specialize in designing, engineering and special machining to create quality, precision tooling.
INVENT GmbH celebrates 25 years in composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Founded in 1996 as an outlet for lightweight construction, the DLR spin-off notes its extensive growth, contract successes and near future goals.
Natural fiber composite wheelchair seat design aims for sustainable mobility
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
The National Composites Centre and Motivation provide an easily manufactured, locally sourced mobility solution for disabled people in developing countries.
Arkema acquires 10% stake in additive manufacturer ERPRO 3D Factory
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Investment enables Arkema to accelerate new development opportunities for high-performance polymers and potential fiber-reinforced materials in additive manufacturing.
SABIC, Local Motors conduct feasibility study for reprocessed, 3D-printed thermoplastic parts and shavings
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Anticipating the wider adoption of LFAM, the study explored more sustainable alternatives to landfilling large, printed parts, with results indicating the potential for material reuse.
GWS Tool Group Acquires Indexable Cutting Tools
| MoldMaking Technology
GWS acquired the Canada-based company, which is reported to be a leader in manufacturing and distribution of ceramic, PCD and CBN inserts.
Wickert pivots to all-round composites manufacturing provider
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The press manufacturer offers customers a single-source for highly productive composite processing from concept to press system.
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U.S. Navy, Boeing conduct first aerial refueling with unmanned aircraft
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The composites-intensive MQ-25 successfully transferred jet fuel to a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet mid-air.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America enters the advanced composite materials market
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
NEXX Technologies, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America, will manufacture a line of epoxy-based prepreg solutions and other thermoset and thermoplastic resin products.
CARB Issues Revised Deadlines for Hexavalent Chromium Transition
| Products Finishing
NASF offers an update on the latest developments with the California Air Resources Board proposed rules for hex chrome phase-out.
#regulations
Proposed Legislation to Regulate PFAS Under Clean Water Act – Including Surface Finishing
| Products Finishing
Legislation was reintroduced on June 1, 2021 that would require EPA regulation of PFAS under the Clean Water Act.
#regulations
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Announces Intention to Acquire Coventya
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
The acquisition is expected to close by or in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Advancing Cutting Tool Production with Electrical Discharge Grinding
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
A wider power range and new erosion control features enable users of ANCA’s EDG machines to more quickly produce cutting tools that last longer.
Special-Effect Masterbatch for Natural-Looking Plastic Wine Corks
| Plastics Technology
Prototype TPE corks made with Avient’s new Renol and Remafin masterbatch that create natural-looking TPE corks gets positive reviews at recent trials.
NASF Submits Comments to Minimize Small Business Impact of EPA Rule for the Use of N-Propyl Bromide
| Products Finishing
NASF has requested that EPA consider allowing five years to implement any restrictions on the use of n-propyl bromide for critical applications.
#regulations
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions anuncia su intención de adquirir Coventya
| Products Finishing México
Se espera que la adquisición cierre en el tercer o cuarto trimestre de 2021.
Mastercam destaca las actualizaciones de su herramienta de diseño
| Modern Machine Shop México
Las herramientas de modelado de Mastercam incluyen superficies y sólidos en 3D, así como el llenado de agujeros, entre otras.
Servo Control Feature Facilitates Precise, Controlled Mold Actuation
| MoldMaking Technology
Husky’s electric servo control feature for the Altanium mold controller series serves to increase mold life and provides instant access to motion performance.
Incipio Group to Use Eastman Tritan Renew for Select Product Lines
Heather Caliendo | Plastics Technology
The products will incorporate Tritan Renew with 50% certified recycled content.
Production Machining’s June 2021 News Highlights
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Precision machining is on the move once again with a variety of industry events, business expansions and company collaborations, all designed to keep advancing the industry — including the inaugural Top Shops Expo + Conference, International Metrology Congress 2021 set for September, Index Group’s expansion into additive manufacturing and more.