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.