The evolution, transformation of DEA from lab measurements to industrial optimization
| CompositesWorld
Over the years, dielectric analysis (DEA) has evolved from a lab measurement technique to a technology that improves efficiency and quality in composites production on the shop floor.
Time to Show Off the Wit & Wisdom of the Moldmaking Community!
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
It's the return of our fan-favorite "Top 10 Reasons to be a Moldmaker" contest. And this year, we need your creative input to make it the best yet!
Production Machining's November 2024 News Highlights
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Production Machining’s November 2024 news highlights include upcoming industry events, new facility openings, automation initiatives and more.
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.
5 Rules of Thumb for Buying CNC Machine Tools
Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop
Use these tips to carefully plan your machine tool purchases and to avoid regretting your decision later.
Coval Names Southeastern Regional Sales Manager
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Coval Technologies appointed Shawn Erickson as the Coval Southeastern Regional Sales Manager.
PCD Milling Cutters Reduce Cutting Forces and Vibration
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Walter USA LLC offers the MP060, MP160 and MP260 milling cutters with brazed PCD cutting edges for machining aluminum, aluminum-silicon alloys, magnesium alloys, plastics and fiber composite materials.
When Advocacy Leads to Adoption: How Pella Applies (and Manages) AM Capacity
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
The window and door maker offers a picture of successful, widespread 3D printing adoption across the different needs of a manufacturing organization. The outreach and education effort worked. Now, here is the next phase.
GLN amplía sus instalaciones en Querétaro
| Modern Machine Shop México
Además de la ampliación, que supuso una inversión superior a los 195 millones de pesos, GLN anunció la creación de la división Advanced Solutions Automotive.
Moldmaking Opportunities and Challenges Within the Current Economic Cycle
| MoldMaking Technology
Report analyzes moldmaking trends, pricing, labor shortages, capital costs, competitiveness strategies and construction spending challenges.
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Siemens Intelligent Link Model Provides Automation Data Transparency
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Siemens’ Sirius 3RC7 intelligent link module combines IT and OT for complete industrial automation data transparency.
GEON expande producción de TPE en México
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
GEON Performance Solutions expande su planta en Ramos Arizpe, México, con una nueva línea de TPE para atender la demanda de polímeros en América del Norte.
CIPRES: retos y avances del sector plástico hacia 2025
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
CIPRES destacó compromisos, avances y desafíos hacia 2025 durante el Foro Anual de la Industria Resinera 2024. Platicamos al respecto con el Ing. Miguel Ángel Delgado, su presidente.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 133: Identifying ISO Workpiece Material Groups
David Wynn | Production Machining
When selecting the right tooling for a job, it is important to understand how that selection will impact your end results.
Developing bonded composite repair for ships, offshore units
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Bureau Veritas and industry partners issue guidelines and pave the way for certification via StrengthBond Offshore project.
Prioritizing Workholding Density Versus Simplicity
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
Determining whether to use high-density fixtures or to simplify workholding requires a deeper look into the details of your parts and processes.
AnalySwift receives NASA STTR contract to enable second-use spacecraft infrastructure
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Together with Purdue, AnalySwift aims to develop a composite heater layer and a novel software tool or module to achieve assembly, disassembly of thermoplastic composite joints in space during long-duration missions.
GFRP Tech launches South African facility for GFRP rebar production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Said to be the first of its kind in this region, GFRP Tech will manufacture, test and supply flagship EnviraBar and EnviraMesh products to support South Africa’s infrastructure modernization.
CEAD launches application-specific, cartesian-style Flexcube printing cell
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fully automated, all-in-one 3D printing platform handles high-rate industrial-sized composite parts printing and postprocessing in a compact, accessible design.
Vertical Aerospace completes Phase 2 piloted flight testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype begins untethered, piloted, thrust-borne testing following expansion of permit to fly from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.
Bio-based composite Skaw A foiling scow yacht is built with Greenpoxy resins
| CompositesWorld
Sicomin has partnered with Skaw Sailing and Shoreteam to deliver a foiling yacht design for cruising that embodies durability and performance with a low environmental impact.
Let’s Have a Ball… Talking About Men’s Health
Kate Hand | GROW
Hopefully by now, you’ve seen the, um, slightly nutty gift on your desk. Here’s hoping a little humor can break the ice on the uncomfortable conversations that can save lives.