Adding Depth and Dimension in B2B Market Research for SMBs

| Gardner Web

The 3rd part of our blog on B2B market research focuses on a complementary form of agile research: qualitative ‘Voice-of-Customer’ (VOC) surveys. Like online surveys, VOC research is economical and can be implemented on a DIY basis. Qualitative VOC surveys perform a unique, strategic role in B2B research. They uncover key customer attitudes, motivations, needs and preferences, answering the ‘why’ questions that are often absent in survey-based quantitative research.

Toray Industries develops innovative separation membrane incorporating porous carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Independent carbon fiber support and separation layers enhance CO2 permeability and durability, with prospects in hydrogen production, as well as gas separation and purification applications.

Tooling Solutions Provider Offers Single-Source High-Performance Tooling Systems

| MoldMaking Technology

Convenio Technologies offers customized tooling solutions for thermoplastics, thermoset, die-cast and die stamping from launch to production.

Energy Earthshots Initiative launch aims to slash the cost of clean hydrogen 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

DOE Energy Earthshot: Hydrogen Shot hopes to accelerate a breakthrough of more abundant, affordable clean energy solutions by reducing hydrogen costs by 80% to $1/kg in one decade.

CAMX announces 2021 general session presenter

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Lockheed Martin’s Gregory Ulmer will bring his extensive career in the aerospace industry to discuss the influence of composite materials, their significant role in manufacturing and more.

Eastman Machine, SAM|XL to advance pick-and-place integration with automated cutting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The technology partnership will test and develop smart manufacturing solutions for low-volume, high-variation manufacturing.

Collin Aerospace selected for A320 Airspace cabin passenger service unit upgrades

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The units will enhance flight experience, while optimizing weight, durability and performance via composite materials.

CAM Logic Advances Into Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing 

| MoldMaking Technology

Holistic engineering solutions provider and additive manufacturer ushers in 25th year with new location in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

Air Force, WSU-NIAR to study operational impacts on legacy B-1B bomber fuselage

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

NIAR team will perform a complete teardown and comprehensive inspection program of the B-1B 86-0101 structure to enable the B-1 Division to more comprehensively manage the fleet of aging bombers.

Henkel and BTG Labs partner to establish surface measurement standards

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

More comprehensive product specifications added to adhesive Technical Data Sheets, including the addition of water contact angles, aids in improving effective bonding results, performance.

Support Structures and Build Layout Lead to Series of Fails — AM: Why the Failure? #4

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

A 3D printed piston crown illustrates the iterative path to success often part of laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.

Ascend Performance Materials Boosts Production of new Long-Chain Nylon Product Line

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

To meet demand for a variety of applications, Ascend has expanded production capacity for HiDura LCPA in its Greenwood, S.C., plant.

Moldmaking Index Rises Four Points to All-Time High

Michael Guckes | MoldMaking Technology

May’s broad-based Index gains are supported by an accelerating expansion of new orders, production, backlogs, employment and exports activity.
#economics

GWS Tool Group Acquires Indexable Cutting Tools

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

GWS acquired the Canada-based company, which is reported to be a leader in manufacturing and distribution of ceramic, PCD and CBN inserts.

Cross-hole Deburring Tool Eliminates Secondary Process

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

The Orbitool from J.W. Done helped Paramount Machine eliminate a secondary deburring process, saving 75 process hours across a 2000-part run and enabling the shop to meet its profit and delivery time goals.

Digital Demo: Why LSAM?

| Additive Manufacturing

Scott Vaal, Thermwood’s LSAM product manager, offers an overview of key aspects of the large scale additive manufacturing market. (Sponsored)

Nuevas inversiones en Sonora

| Modern Machine Shop México

New Tech Machinery inauguró una nueva planta en la entidad, mientras las empresas TE Connectivity D&D y ATS/Creation Technologies ampliaron sus instalaciones.

System Protects Resin from High-Speed Conveying

| Plastics Technology

Processors can easily and automatically select and use capabilities to protect resins from damage caused by dilute-phase conveying systems operating at excessive speeds.  

Avances y retos de la industria de acabados mexicana: charla con Renato Villaseñor, director de Galnik

| Products Finishing México

Esta es la primera de dos partes de una entrevista con el director de Galnik, Renato Villaseñor, donde habla de los cambios positivos que ha experimentado la industria de acabados nacional, así como de los retos para mejorar su competitividad.

Webinar: soluciones modulares de portamoldes y sistemas de colada caliente

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

¿Sabe cómo reducir el tiempo y el costo de mantenimiento de sus moldes utilizando sistemas de colada caliente y soluciones modulares de portamoldes? Descúbralo en este webinar SIN COSTO que se realizará el próximo 29 de junio a las 10:00 a.m. (Hora Ciudad de México)

Robot de seis ejes de Yaskawa Motoman simplifica los trabajos con componentes pesados

| Modern Machine Shop México

Yaskawa Motoman refiere que su robot de seis ejes y alcance extendido GP280L brinda un rendimiento rápido y potente para una gran variedad de aplicaciones.

Full-Service Class 101 Mold Builder and Turnkey Systems Integrator

| MoldMaking Technology

Accede Mold and Tool specializes in high-cavitation, stack and two-shot molds and boasts a team that supports project management, design and manufacturing engineering.