Paperless Parts Adds Search Function to Quoting Software

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Digital search tool provides easy access to all formats of historical data.

Una nueva familia de rectificadores

Scott Francis | Products Finishing México

Dynapower anunció la salida al mercado de su nueva familia de rectificadores RapidX, que incluye rectificadores SCR prediseñados y SMPS refrigerados por aire.

Probing Feedback Keeps CNC Machining On Track

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

CNC machine tools that operate like self-contained, automated smart factories can be an introduction or an addition to digital manufacturing workflows.

MSC Expo: la apuesta por una cadena de proveeduría que genere valor para las empresas

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Eduardo Medrano, presidente de la AMMMT y presidente interino de ISTMA Américas, refirió que en el contexto actual MSC Expo es un evento clave para que la cadena de proveeduría genere valor para las empresas de México y la región.

Custom Tooling, Workholding Help Whip Rotors Into Shape

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Whipple Superchargers uses unique form tools and dead-length-collet workholding for its B-axis turn-mill enabling it to create more accurate rotors for its brand of engine power-adders.

Durable Goods New Orders Grew for Fourth Consecutive Month

Steven Kline, Jr. | Gardner Intelligence

Durable goods new orders continued their run of growth as aerospace new orders grew 31% from one year ago, which was their first month of growth since July 2019.

Acción de corte de Turbo 16, de Seco Tools, aumenta la vida útil de las herramientas

| Modern Machine Shop México

Seco Tools amplía su línea con Turbo 16, que ofrece una mayor longevidad de la herramienta y un aumento de la tasa de eliminación de material.

Férulas de polímeros y madera incursionan en los deportes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Woodcast es un material ligero biodegradable de madera y de polímeros que se desarrolló para reemplazar los vendajes de yeso usados en los hospitales y que, gracias a su facilidad de moldeo con calor, ahora se utiliza en los deportes de alta competencia.

Indicadores de establecimientos con programa IMMEX durante enero

| Modern Machine Shop México

El personal ocupado en los establecimientos con programa IMMEX se incrementó 0.2% en el primer mes de 2021 frente al mes que le precede, con cifras desestacionalizadas.

Hexagon Digital Wave starts continued life service testing on composite cylinders for breathing apparatus

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Tested tanks returned for extended service life with Antarctic Fire Department, prevents landfill on Antarctica continent.

Advanced Composites Training uses augmented reality to deliver composites training

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Virtual system delivers live composite technology training courses for a range of industries without the inconvenience of travel.
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CNC Machine Technology Package Targets Motion Control and Workpiece Quality

| MoldMaking Technology

Siemens introduces Sinumerik One Dynamics, a three-variant package for its Sinumerik One CNC control system, offering more efficient programming and execution of CAM-generated CNC programs.

AIMPLAS enters financial year with €13.3 million revenue and sustainability commitment

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AIMPLAS closed 2019 with a 14% increase in revenue based on 226 R&D&I projects, became leading plastics technology center in Valencia, constructed new facility that promote research for circular economy.
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Xometry Pay Streamlines Payment For Custom Jobs

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Xometry Pay streamlines the payment process for small- and medium-sized manufacturers scheduling custom jobs through Xometry.
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Palmgren's Dual Force Precision CNC Vises Excel in Parallel

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Palmgren says its Dual Force Precision CNC Vises excel in workholding situations where parts require multiple vises in parallel.

BASF and Siemens Energy Partner to Lower CO2 Emissions

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

BASF and Siemens Energy have partnered to accelerate implementation of emission-lowering energy and chemical production technologies.

Hexcel joins ASCEND project for composite development acceleration

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hexcel to collaborate and further develop HexPly, HiMax and HiTape technologies and incorporate its Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) products into the project framework. 

Teijin, Applied EV develop energy-efficient autonomous LS-EV for future mobility

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The autonomous low-speed electric vehicle (LS-EV) incorporates Teijin Ltd.’s resins and fabrics and Applied EV’s mobility vehicle platform technology.

Hexagon Agility to supply CNG, RNG fuel systems to UPS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Per a 2019 master services agreement, Hexagon Agility will be delivering the fuel cell systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks by Q3 2021.

Lilium announces seven-seater Lilium Jet, acquisition by Qell Acquisition Corp.

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The new, larger eVTOL aircraft is slated to be the combined company Lilium’s first to go into serial production, by 2024.

Zero-emissions cargo ship to be powered by hydrogen and wind

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

The ship, to be developed by Norwegian partners along with rotor sail developer Norsepower, is expected to enter service in 2024.

Moulding Expo Reschedules In-Person Event For June 2023

| MoldMaking Technology

Lack of prospects force organizers to cancel the 2021 in-person event. A virtual Innovation Day will provide access to trade fair highlights.