In Case You Missed It: June's Must-Read Articles

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

Discover the standout articles that captivated our readers this June, featuring shop visits, mold designs and economic standings.

Precision Machining Technology Review: June 2024

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s June 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Siemens, Ceratizit, Walter, Kennametal and more.

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. 

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.

Economía circular y reciclaje en la Sexta Feria de Plásticos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

ANIPAC y el Clúster de Plásticos de Querétaro organizan la Sexta Feria de Plásticos, enfocada en reciclaje, reutilización y la economía circular del plástico.

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.

JTEKT HMCs Improve Unattended Machine Performance

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

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

TitanSpee3D Designed for Rapid, Large-Format Metal Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Spee3D’s TitanSpee3D large-format metal printer.

Presentan plataforma de economía circular “Chihuahua Green”

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Chihuahua Green, Coparmex y el gobierno estatal lanzan una plataforma para impulsar la economía circular en más de 100,000 empresas en Chihuahua.

NSK America Corp. Spindle Boosts Machine Tool Speed

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: NSK America Corp. announces the iSpeed5 high-speed spindle, designed to accelerate micro-machining processes. 

Comprehensive service formulates standard, custom SMCs

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: As an SMC product manufacturer, Molding Products LLC provides SMC formulations and technical support for diverse markets, from R&D to post-production.

Electra’s Goldfinch proves eSTOL capabilities in piloted test flights

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Information gained from the flight test program will inform the design of Electra’s nine-passenger commercial eSTOL aircraft, with entry into commercial service targeted for 2028.  

Thread Mill Designed for Core Hole Creation, Chamfering

| MoldMaking Technology

The Walter USA solid carbide TC685 orbital drill/thread mill is for hard machining of the core hole and thread in one operation.

People in composites: June 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

SkyDweller Aero, Daher and Velocity Composites have made announcements highlighting new personnel and internal promotions.

Airtech to integrate composite materials into Adaxis 3D printing software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Unification of technical competencies on a single platform facilitates the precise control of the AdaOne pellet-based 3D printing technology, optimizing materials performance and quality of printed parts for end-users.

Gatron to deliver composite seats for 22 Alstom trains

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The production of more than 11,000 seats for trains running in the São Paulo subway showcases expertise in hand-laid composite applications.

A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.   

Combining multifunctional thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing for next-gen airframe structures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.

Additive Manufacturing at NASA (Part 1): AM Radio #51

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In this first episode of a two-part special on additive manufacturing at NASA, we discuss three specific 3D printed parts for upcoming missions and share observations about the organization’s approach to AM. 

What You Need to Know About Hot Runner Systems and How to Optimize Their Performance

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

How to make the most out of the hot runner design, function and performance.

Industry Report: Automotive Outlook, Forecast, Disruptions and Industry Transitions

| MoldMaking Technology

A recent presentation by Auto Forecast Solutions shares some interesting trends to help those who work within the automotive industry better understand key trends.

Glass Fiber-Reinforced PP With PCR For Automotive

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Borcycle GD3600SY will appear in Peugeot vehicles.