Open House Showcases Innovation

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Dürr China hosted its Open House 2024, marking the return of Dürr’s Open House exhibition for customers in China after seven years.

Three Key Factors For Stabilizing a Grinding Operation

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Improving throughput in grinding takes more than direct increases to material removal rate. It also requires careful consideration of the factors behind the operation’s stability.

Sandvik Coromant Quick-Change Toolholder Supports Small Part Machining

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant’s QS Micro quick-change holding system combines simple tool changes with modularity, ideal for small part machining operations.

Repair via AM Means Large, Expensive Shafts Remain in Service

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Wind power shafts costing around $150,000 formerly had to be scrapped due to wear. See our video of the robot DED system now able to repair them.

MedCAD Titanium Facial Reconstruction Plates Now 3D Printed

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

MedCAD, creators of AccuPlate patient-matched titanium implants, has announced that AccuPlate 3DTi reconstruction plates for the mandible and midface are now 3D printed.

Line Width vs. Depth Ratio in Laser Engraving

| MoldMaking Technology

A laser does not produce 90-degree sidewalls. It requires a certain amount of draft in order to produce the required pattern.

Sheboygan Paint Co. Announces Regional Sales Managers

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Sheboygan Paint Company announced that Todd McPhail and Mathew Rice have joined the company as regional sales managers.

Wisconsin Oven ships curing oven for filament-wound composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gas-fired batch oven is designed to process up to 5,000 pounds of filament-wound parts at a time, while delivering on optimal temperature uniformity and efficient use of floor space.

FACC Academy begins training, onboarding operations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

FACC’s newly launched training platform will address skilled aerospace worker shortages head on, offering more than 250 specialized training courses for its entire workforce.
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BIOntier project studies multi-sector biocomposites development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Thirty-six month project will develop, demonstrate,and validate the efficacy of bio-based composite products, which will underlie future technologies for automotive, aerospace, hydrogen and water treatment.

NonWoven365 offers nonwovens, paper solutions portfolio targeting CMC, high-temp applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Stuttgart-based company offers carbon, metal and ceramic fiber-based papers and nonwovens in various areal weights and thicknesses, engineered for high-temperature, sustainable application requirements.

Biesterfeld gains composites distribution rights from Saertex 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Under the new strategic distribution partnership, Biesterfeld will be the official sales partner for various Saertex material products to the German market.

Future Materials Group releases advanced materials market update

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

Autumn 2024 report offers a detailed market analysis of advanced materials in various sectors including aerospace, automotive and renewable energy. 

Buscan potenciar el nearshoring y consolidar portafolio de inversión en los estados

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Secretaría de Economía se reunió con representantes de 30 estados del país y acordó trabajar en conjunto para potenciar el nearshoring y consolidar el portafolio de inversión.

Siemens Intelligent Link Model Provides Automation Data Transparency

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Siemens’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module combines IT and OT for complete industrial automation data transparency.

Episode 50: An Interview with Andrew Kossowski, Veterans Metal

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing interviews Veterans Metal owner Andrew Kossowski to hear the latest about the company’s transformation from a traditional metal finishing job shop to a state-of-the-art finishing operation utilizing the latest in software and automation solutions.

L.S. Starrett Vision System Increases Measurement Speed

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The Starrett AVR400 offers full CNC capabilities including XYZ positioning as well as zoom and telecentric lens options.

HP Adds Texture Library to 4D_Additive Software to Enable, Simplify Customized 3D Printing Surface Designs

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The interaction between the CoreTechnologie’s 4D_Additive software, HP textures and HP printing process creates 3D printed components with customized surface designs to enhance the look and feel of 3D printed components.

Siemens’ Partnerships Work to Accelerate Scaling of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Formnext 2024: Siemens is focusing on collaborations that emphasize the importance of innovation and open, interoperable technologies to facilitate the integration of additive manufacturing into conventional manufacturing technologies.

Orbia Alphagary expande operaciones en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Orbia Alphagary aumenta su capacidad en México con una nueva línea de producción para materiales con certificación FDA, dirigida a sectores de salud y alimentos.

Coval Names Southeastern Regional Sales Manager

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Coval Technologies appointed Shawn Erickson as the Coval Southeastern Regional Sales Manager.

Flex Machine Tools to Host Open House Event

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Flex Machine Tools’ Open House event will take place Thursday, December 5 at the company’s headquarters in Wapakoneta, Ohio. It will feature a facility tour and live machining demonstrations.