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Kitamura Expands Presence in Mexico With Hi-Tec CNC Partnership
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Hi-Tec CNC will offer the full range of Kitamura products and services, including high-precision vertical, horizontal, double-column and five-axis machining centers.
Tackling a Mold Designer Shortage
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Survey findings reveal a shortage of skilled mold designers and engineers in the moldmaking community, calling for intervention through educational programs and exploration of training alternatives while seeking input from those who have addressed the issue successfully.
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Paperless Parts Software Streamlines Quoting Process
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The software streamlines repetitive, error-prone tasks associated with request for quote intake and prep work, allowing estimators to focus on high-value activities.
Gardner Business Index - February 2024: 47.2
Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was up 1.1 points, the highest it has been in ten months.
Motion Industries Appoints Senior VP of Strategy, Markets
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Chris Cleland will lead Motion’s strategy development for its business groups, as well as the e-commerce and digital teams.
Uyemura Boosts Field and Met Lab Teams
Lori Beckman | Products Finishing
Russ Schwartz, a senior mechanical engineer, and Steve Medd, support engineer, add expertise to the team at Uyemura.
Who’s Who Shaping Additive Manufacturing?
| Additive Manufacturing
Here are some highlights from an episode of AMT’s new IMTS+ series, “Moving on, Moving up,” which features four additive manufacturing leaders discussing their view of the industry’s top trends and challenges.
Airbus debuts CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Unveiling coincided with the opening of the new CityAirbus test center in Donauwörth, Germany, ahead of the aircraft’s maiden flight later this year.
GBM introduces new editorial roles covering automation and sustainability
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CW parent company names Julia Hider correspondent for robots and autonomy and CW’s Hannah Mason correspondent for sustainability in manufacturing. Each role will cover a broader topic scope across industry.
Software Aids Localization of Injection Mold Inventory
| MoldMaking Technology
NPE2024: Hasco introduces Mould Track for the precise tracking of injection mold inventory for improved production planning.
Digital Platform Enables Remote Machine Troubleshooting
| MoldMaking Technology
GF Machining Solutions’ My rConnect provides a virtual link between a machine and the company’s service and support team, giving live and historical data without the need to travel to a customer’s shop.
Virtek AI-enabled camera brings high visibility to manufacturing workflow
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Iris 3D process monitoring software has been integrated with a camera that captures high-definition color images during ply layup and assembly processes for comprehensive data collection and management.
Roboze becomes technical sponsor to Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The partnership, which started in 2023, transforms into a strategic alliance, combining a passion for motorcycle racing with Roboze’s composites 3D printing capabilities.
CEAD, Adaxis launch “AdaOne for Flexbot” software integration
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Collaborative effort results in a software experience that seamlessly integrates with CEAD’s Flexbot systems, aiming to elevate the efficiency in robotic large-format 3D printing with composites.
Aciturri becomes investing and technology partner for Dovetail Electric
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Partnership provides an opportunity to drive development of sustainable aviation via Dovetail’s upcoming hybrid electric aircraft, retrofitted with composite components.
Fraunhofer IWS completes MFFD longitudinal fuselage joint using CONTIjoin technology
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Thermoplastic composite upper and lower half shells for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator were welded using CO2 laser over a total length of 8 meters.
Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining February 2024
Jan Schafer | Production Machining
Precision Machining activity contracted a little slower in February, resuming its path inching toward flat.
Okuma America Corp. Appoints New VP of Engineering & Factory Automation Group
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Wade Anderson will lead Okuma America Corp.’s engineering department, which includes applications engineering, product engineering and quality assurance teams.
Blenders Now Come with Brushless Motors
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: New, more compact units deliver more efficiency, greater feed capacity, and next to no maintenance requirements.
Ascend Innovative Mold Launches New Moldmaking Facility to Support North American Manufacturing
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Ascend Innovative Mold founders, who have more than 50 years of experience combined, are committed to delivering high-quality tooling solutions to its customers.
Arterex adquiere Micromold expandiendo capacidades en el sector médico
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
Con la integración de Micromold, Arterex mejora su capacidad para ofrecer servicios de moldeo por inyección de precisión en el sector médico.
America Makes Announces Winners of Proliferation of AM Material Datasets Project Call
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The award recipients are expected to collaborate with small businesses to bolster applicable knowledge, best practices and data to address the needs of the broader additive manufacturing supply chain.