People in composites: July 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New hires and position appointments have been announced across Dufour Aerospace, Toray Advanced Composites, FET, OSG USA, Lingrove and KraussMaffei.

Processing Takes a Dip in June

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Plastics activity took a relatively big downturn in June, ending at a low for the year and lower than the same month a year ago.  
#economics

Factors Affecting Job Shop Profitability

Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing

Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert answers a question about procedures that affect profitability, including quoting methods.

Hybrid Coatings Reduce VOC Output

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

HMG Paints Ltd. unveils a hybrid paint range for metal fabrication that combines the performance of solvent-based paints with the eco-friendly advantages of water-based options.

High-Purity Labs Require Careful Planning and Care

| Valve Magazine

When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” consistently, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state.

Letter of Intent Considerations

| Production Machining

Here is how you can increase the likelihood of being selected when you have competition for acquiring a lower-middle-market manufacturing company.
#economics

Alpin de México fortalece conexiones en su Open House 2024

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Alpin de México exhibió tecnología de punta en afiladoras y sistemas de impresión 3D, destacando innovaciones y fortaleciendo lazos con clientes.

Interpon Helps Architects Beat the Heat

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Architects can now design more sustainable and comfortable spaces with AkzoNobel's new powder coating, which minimizes heat build-up and energy consumption.

Captured Ocean Plastics Recycled by Hydrothermal Liquefaction

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Researchers processed plastic from the Pacific Ocean into oils.

Modern Machine Shop México renueva su sitio web

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con una interfaz más intuitiva y secciones actualizadas, el rediseño del sitio web de MMS México enriquece la experiencia de los usuarios y reafirma la posición del medio como líder informativo en el sector.

Aduro Clean avanza en la transformación de plásticos de desecho

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Aduro Clean Technologies anuncia progresos en su reactor Next Generation Process para plásticos de desecho, con pruebas exitosas y planes de construcción para finales de 2024.  

Robot Vs. Gantry for Large-Format Additive Manufacturing (Includes Video)

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Engineering Solutions, specialist at 3D printing very large parts and tools on gantry machines, now also uses a robot for large-format AM. Here is how the robot compares.

Powder Coating Automation Can Reach ESG Goals for Automotive Parts

| Products Finishing

By adopting the robotic process automation (RPA) powder applicator, a plant can make significant savings for both the environment and the bottom line.

Schwanog Custom Form Tools Reduce Cycle Times

Derek Korn | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Schwanog offers form tool systems, producing individual tools in very small series. Batch sizes from 3 to 50 units can be produced at any time.

Siemens Machine Tool CNC Portfolio Demonstrates Shop Digitization

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens present a path toward digitalization for machine tool users and machine builders.

Syensqo, Orbex to enhance space launch system development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The partnership will drive advancements in performance, durability and reuse of orbital space launch systems integrated with Syensqo’s adhesive, composite and specialty polymer materials.  

Zimmerman highlights five-axis portal milling line

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The FZU22 machines various workpiece shapes, sizes and materials including carbon fiber and other fiber reinforcement options.  

ERP/MES/QMS Digital Ecosystem Streamlines Manufacturing

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: ProShop ERP highlights its ProShop ERP system designed to identify waste and ineffective procedures during manufacturing operations, whether for machinists or moldmakers.

AZL announces follow-up projects on electromobility casings, thermal runaway

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

AZL continues series of projects to develop the next generation of battery casings for electromobility, encourages interested companies to join consortias before Sept. 11th kick-off.  

Nlcomp receives half a million euros funding from Invitalia for recycled composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funding will help nlcomp commercialize patented rComposite recyclable composite solutions.

Vacuum Assisted Parts Washer Solves Shopfloor Delay

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

After implementing a new automated rotary basket parts cleaning system, this shop reduced its cleaning time by more than 50% and completely dried parts that previously were not getting dry.

Crushable Lattices: The Lightweight Structures That Will Protect an Interplanetary Payload

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

NASA uses laser powder bed fusion plus chemical etching to create the lattice forms engineered to keep Mars rocks safe during a crash landing on Earth.