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Composites industry experts collaborate to address ISO 12215-5:2019 standard challenges
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
3A Composites Core Materials, STRUCTeam and Beneteau are working to rectify the shortcomings of core requirements of small marine craft in the 2019 framework, while exploring optimal design approaches with foam and balsa core materials.
Cloud ERP Scheduling Feature Facilitates Accurate Quoting
| MoldMaking Technology
Cetec ERP presents the Buffer feature, which ensures ample time is given on a work order, without impacting labor time, estimates or cost.
MR Toub Training Course on Silicone Elastomers Begins Jan. 30.
| MoldMaking Technology
Four-day instructional, in-person workshop beginning at the end of January provides a comprehensive overview of injection molding silicone elastomers.
Airbus Helicopters expands UAS portfolio with Aerovel
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The U.S. company brings with it the Flexrotor UAS aircraft, which will strengthen Airbus’ intelligence, surveillance and security capabilities.
National Composites announces partners with compression toolmaker Laval
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The new alliance will broaden National Composites’ capabilities in SMC and BMC and tooling, while providing customers with comprehensive solutions, from initial design to final delivery.
MATECH’s FAST technology achieves ultra-high density C/C composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Targeting demanding hypersonic missile applications and ballistic reentry, the patent-pending process increases C/C composite ablation and oxidation resistance by 20 times.
Solon Manufacturing Celebrating 75 Years
| Valve Magazine
The designer and manufacturer of Belleville spring washers continues to use creative problem-solving and collaboration to meet customer needs.
More 3D Printed IndyCar Applications: The Cool Parts Show All Access
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
The top frame isn’t the only 3D printed part used in IndyCar racing. Teams create their own printed parts, and there are other standard components made this way as well. Tino Belli and Dominic Coffey describe several other racing applications, particularly in polymer, in this All Access Extra.
TotalEnergies Corbion Publishes LCA for Recycled PLA Based on Advanced Recycling
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
This Life Cycle Assessment is based on recycled Luminy PLA using waste streams as feedstock for a biobased polyester.
How I Made It: Doug Schulte, Select Machining Technologies
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
Doug Schulte was introduced to machining as a young child, often visiting his father at the LeBlond Machine Tool company where he worked in Cincinnati. Here, Schulte — who ended up dedicating his entire career to the industry — shares some of the key insights he’s discovered along the way.
Slide Products Promotes Betsi Burns to Sales Manager
| Plastics Technology
Effective January 1, Betsi Burns has been appointed the new sales manager of Slide Products.
IndyCar's 3D Printed Top Frame Increases Driver Safety
Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing
The IndyCar titanium top frame is a safety device standard to all the series' cars. The 3D printed titanium component holds the aeroscreen and protects drivers on the track.
umati abre un showroom en China
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Los usuarios de China ahora pueden explorar umati más a fondo y experimentar en vivo y en directo las ventajas de las interfaces abiertas y estandarizadas basadas en OPC UA.
Composites industry gained back some ground in December
Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld
The GBI: Composites Fabricating contracted a little more slowly in December, landing between August and September 2023 values.
Nikon SLM Solutions Works With Materialise to Interlink Metal 3D Printing Capabilities
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
This collaboration is designed to equip manufacturers with the right machine and the autonomy to customize their 3D printing processes as the partnership focuses on new Materialise build processors with seamless integration into CO-AM for Nikon SLM Solutions printers.
Arburg Celebrates First Graduating Class from Mexican Training Program
| Plastics Technology
The injection molding machinery supplier partnered with a university in Monterrey to create four-month training course.
The Fantasy and Reality of Raw Material Shelf Life: Part 2
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
For the vast majority of thermoplastics, the stability of the materials can be stated in years, not months. But there are exceptions where shelf life can be a serious issue.
Walter Surface Technologies Acquires Greenfield Industries
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Through the acquisition, Walter says it can help customers be more productive with effective, durable cutting tools solutions for a broad subset of applications.
Palmgren Mill/Drill Machine Provides Versatile Operation
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Mill/Drill combination machine features a large, precision-ground, T-slotted machine table with adjustable feed stops, a hinged belt cover for faster speed changes and heavy-duty tapered roller bearings to support the spindle.
Sistema de sujeción Jergens de clamps para piezas difíciles
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Adaptix se monta en el cuerpo de la prensa en lugar de las mordazas estándar para adaptarse rápidamente a las configuraciones de las piezas.
Wittmann presenta sus capacidades de procesamiento de LSR
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Una tecnología avanzada para el procesamiento de caucho de silicona líquida, a microescala, fue destacada por el Grupo Wittmann con una MicroPower 15/10H/10H Combimould.
Mazak VMC Provides Versatile Machining of Complex Parts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The VC-Ez 20X vertical machining center features a 25-hp 12,000-rpm CAT-40 spindle with a 30-tool-magazine automatic tool changer.