Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.

Tested and Triumphed to Support our Wounded Veterans: Hoka Hey and @iWarriors

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Larry Patten, a retired moldmaker, completed the grueling Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge, covering over 10,000 miles to raise more than $20,000 for iWarriors, a charity supporting wounded veterans.

Chiron Group Optimizes Machining Precision via Five-Axis, Robot

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: The Chiron Group highlights the Micro5 five-axis machining center, as well as the Feed5 six-axis handling robot. 

Sistema de limpieza y desbarbado por ultrasonidos de Vollmer proporciona fiabilidad al proceso

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

UltraTec está diseñado para eliminar los problemas más comunes al desbarbar piezas en aplicaciones que incluyen deformación, decoloración y cambios en la capa de óxido del componente.

Engis Boring Tool Provides Burr-Free Finishes

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Engis Corp. presents its Engis Hybrid solution for boring finishing processes, designed to produce sharper, burr-free finishes on cross holes and meter edges within the part.

The Role of Surface Finishing in Modern Manufacturing: Trends and Best Practices

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The entire manufacturing process for any part can benefit from considering the final finish early in the process. This article discusses trends in surface finishing with the goal of facilitating better communication with potential partners.

High QA Quality Control Software Improves Connectivity, Efficiency

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: High QA Inc. is highlighting a 3D MBD plug-in, as well as a web-based version of its 360 Core manufacturing quality software. These products, as well as its 360 Hub, can produce quick job planning and connectivity between buyers and suppliers.

Tecnología P:REACT para reciclaje de PET, de NGR

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La tecnología P:REACT, que NGR destaca en Plastics Recycling LATAM,  mejora el reciclaje de PET, logrando un mayor índice de viscosidad y descontaminación eficiente para empaques alimenticios.    

Lexair Handling Solutions Shorten Operation Times

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Lexair Inc. is showcasing four products: the hydrodynamic Mini Rhinobar bar feeder; its Gen 3 Collet Closers; the Unload Pro unloader for unloading round workpieces and the Breuning IRCO Profimat magazine bar feeder for small to medium production runs. 

Finishing Industry to Gather for Washington Forum 2024

| Products Finishing

Finishing professionals from across the nation to convene in Washington D.C. to discuss policy at the NASF 2024 Washington Forum Sept. 16-18.
#regulations

MC Machinery Displays EDM, Precision Milling, 3D Printing

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: MC Machinery Systems showcases an array of EDM and precision milling tools, as well as a wire laser metal 3D printer. 

Alzmetall Showcases Five-Axis Machining Center for Milling, Cutting Operations

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Alzmetall highlights the GS1200/5T five-axis simultaneous machining center, equipped with three direct drive torque motors in the A and C axis for milling operations. 

6K Additive Selected for Powder and Process Optimization Research Project

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The project is designed to prove the sustainability and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing for next-generation production of aerospace and defense products with 6K Additive working alongside RTX Technology Research Center and the University of Arizona.

Building a Future With Sustainable Compounds

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

With roots in recycling, Star Plastics produces engineering thermoplastic compounds to meet performance and environmental goals.

6 elementos clave para que un taller metalmecánico se mantenga competitivo

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop México

Para optimizar la producción y seguir siendo competitivo en la industria, necesitará mucho más que una fresadora CNC de tres ejes, un torno CNC básico de dos ejes y algunas herramientas de medición. Conozca las herramientas esenciales que todo taller metalmecánico debe tener para mantenerse competitivo en el mercado actual.

Partners recycle A350 composite production waste into adjustable-length rods for MFFD

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Herone, Spiral RTC, Teijin Carbon Europe and Collins Aerospace Almere recycle A350 thermoplastic composite clips/cleats waste into rods for the all-thermoplastic composite Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s crown.

Brewer Chooses Quick-Change Flexibility to Blow Wide Range of PET Beer Bottles

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Beermaster Brewery found a “universal” stretch-blow machine from PET Technologies enables multiple changes per day among four sizes of beer bottles.

Craftsman Cribsheet No. 130: Which Fire Extinguisher Should You Use?

David Wynn | Production Machining

Knowing the proper fire extinguisher to use before an emergency happens allows for quick and accurate decision making when seconds count.

CAMX 2024: 10 reasons to attend

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Need a compelling, unarguable reason to attend CAMX 2024 Sept. 9-12 in sunny San Diego? CW is here to help.

Plastics Machinery Shipments Decline in Second Quarter

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

PLASTICS reported that shipments for primary plastics machinery in North America fell 15.4% compared to the second quarter and 36.2% on a year-over-year basis.
#economics

Solvent Versus Aqueous: Busting the Myths

| Products Finishing

Is aqueous cleaning “greener” than solvent cleaning? Is solvent a more effective cleaner than aqueous? These and many other questions are answered here to debunk the misconceptions that many manufacturers have held onto for years.

Arburg y UTEQ renuevan acuerdo de cooperación para capacitación

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Para ofrecer formación práctica en tecnología de inyección de plásticos, Arburg México y la UTEQ renuevan su acuerdo que impulsa la educación técnica.