CCAI Foundation Awards Scholarships

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Applications from qualified students were reviewed by the CCAI FEF board of directors, which determined this year’s scholarship winners. 

SolidCAM Software Optimizes Swiss Machining Tool Paths

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: SolidCAM provides programming ease of use, flexibility and configurability for complex multi-turret and multi-spindle mill-turn and Swiss CNC machines.

US Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Doctrine

| Valve Magazine

The decision, handed down in 1984, required courts to defer to government agencies to interpret ambiguous statutes including environmental regulations.
#regulations

Rock West sandwich panels support high-power Astro Digital satellites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

RWC built and delivered solar array substrate panels from trace/lead-integrated skins that enable direct integration with solar cells, saving weight and time.

FACC equips 2,000th Airbus aircraft with Sharklets

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eight-foot-high composite components furnish the Airbus A320 Family, enhancing fuel efficiency via their biomimetic design.  

CAD/CAM Software Update Further Streamlines Moldmaking Efficiencies

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: CAM-Tool V20 is presented by CGS North America, combining efficiency, precision and advanced AI capabilities to better tailor to specific mold builder needs.

Vericut version 9.5 maximizes efficiency, minimizes downtime

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Latest CGTech software release adds improvements within the core product while improving user experience and practically automating NC program optimization.

Dahltram I-350CF qualified through JuggerBot 3D Material Card suite

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The collaboration focuses on developing parameters for repeatable and reliable pellet-fed 3D printing using the carbon fiber-reinforced high-temperature tooling resin.

Textile machinery, NCFs provide sustainable processing options

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Karl Mayer is returning to CAMX with a focus on fabric- and fiber-handling equipment, in addition to its application development services.  

BMComposites flagpole antenna mount equips luxury marine vessels

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber antenna continues to provide a modern and configurable connectivity option for superyacht owners.

DARPA dubs new hybrid-electric X-plane XRG-73

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Scaled Composites, Cornerstone Research Group and others are supplying the uncrewed aircraft, which will mature a long-endurance aircraft design.  

4 Rules for Running a Successful Machine Shop

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

Take time to optimize your shop’s structure to effectively meet demand while causing the least amount of stress in the shop.

3YourMind Partners With Nigeria’s RusselSmith to Develop Spare Parts for Oil, Gas Industry

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

RusselSmith is using 3YourMind’s software to identify viable parts for optimization and production using additive technology. Optimized parts will then be added to a digital inventory interface, enabling RusselSmith to streamline pricing, delivery and order operations for its customers.

TitanSpee3D Designed for Rapid, Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Spee3D’s TitanSpee3D large-format metal printer.

6 Ways Electrification is Shifting Automotive Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

Trends to watch at IMTS: A Tier One transmission supplier weighs in on how hybrid and electric vehicles are changing the requirements for automotive component producers. 

Exair and Bete Announce Strategic Merger

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

The Exair and Bete merger combines expertise in compressed air and spray systems, driving innovation and product value for a worldwide customer base.

GF Machining Solutions: 70 años de innovación en electroerosión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

GF Machining Solutions celebra su septuagésimo aniversario desde la invención de la tecnología de mecanizado por descarga eléctrica (EDM), una revolución que ha transformado la manufactura global.

New Vista Showcases Flexible Thread Gaging System

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: New Vista Corp. exhibits its RTU robotic gaging unit and thread gaging system, accommodating for varying thread sizes, robotic integration and a wide range of applications.

InnovMetric presenta PolyWorks 2024

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma de metrología universal le permite a los fabricantes de moldes ampliar los datos de medición 3D.

JTEKT HMCs Improve Unattended Machine Performance

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: JTEKT’s FH5000 HMC with pallet pool expands unattended machine productivity.

VOC-free UV curing prepregs, putties and primer provide effective repair, bonding

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Sunrez Corp. presents its product line for UV curing, all crafted without VOCs or HAPs for reduced emissions.

Kirk Winstead Appointed President of TRIA America

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Winstead brings over 38 years of experience in auxiliary plastics equipment.