Nondestructive inspection methods available to composites manufacturers

Louis Dorworth | CompositesWorld

An overview of composite laminate inspection techniques ranging from manual testing methods to more advanced, noncontact options.

Eriez Announces Appointment of New President, CEO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Jaisen Kohmuench will assume the position of president and CEO, effective January 1, 2024.

Advantages to Pumped Eductor Agitation

| Products Finishing

Not all agitation methods are created equally. Pumped agitation with eductor nozzles can improve process tanks and quickly show a reduction in operating costs while keeping staff safe, following environmental legislation and preventing pollution.

3DOS, AeroEdge Collaborate for Decentralized Manufacturing in Japan

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The aerospace manufacturer will be the first major industrial partner for metal additive manufacturing on the 3DOS platform for decentralized additive manufacturing.

Understanding Micro-Milling Machine Technology

| Production Machining

Micro-milling can be a companion process to turning-based production machining. This article looks at some of the technologies that go into a micro-milling machine and why they are important to successful operation.

GibbsCAM Software Update Features Digital Connectivity

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Version 2024 provides up-to-date cutting tool data and 3D models of cutting tools and toolholders.

Machine Monitoring Platform Improves Machine Utilization, On-Time Delivery

Peggy Malnati | MoldMaking Technology

 Using data from a machine monitoring platform, Westminster Tool added almost 75 hours of capacity per week by shortening warmups and starting CNC and EDM machines sooner.

Ultrasonic Inserts and Heat Staking Kits for Thermoplastics

| Plastics Technology

Made from brass with inch or metric threads, the E-Z Sonic inserts in E-Z Lok’s threaded insert assortment kits can be installed via ultrasonic horn or heat driver.

Evite errores comunes en collets ER: guía práctica

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop México

Los collets desempeñan un papel crucial en el proceso de mecanizado, por lo que es importante un ensamblaje y mantenimiento adecuados de las herramientas. A continuación se describen cinco posibles errores que deben evitarse al utilizar collets ER.      

Magic Owner Recognized at SPE Blow Molding Conference

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Ferruccio Giaccobbe, owner and general manager of Magic in Italy, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for pioneering all-electric blow molding.

Walter Launches Metalworking Automation Service

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Walter has partnered with a large network of North American system integrators and end-of-arm tool manufacturers to craft a turnkey automatization process.

Meltio Robot Cell ofrece una solución de brazo robótico plug-and-play

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La célula robótica ofrece una solución plug-and-play intuitiva que permite a los clientes recibir una célula lista para usar en la impresión 3D robótica en metal.

Nestlé supera metas y mejora reciclabilidad de sus empaques plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Nestlé supera sus metas de sostenibilidad al incrementar el uso de plásticos reciclados. Descubra cómo apunta a alcanzar un 30 % de material reciclado en sus envases para 2025.            

The Keys to Combining High- and Low-Volume Production

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

Process expertise and precise production planning enable the Kinetic Company to produce both high- and low-volume jobs requiring machining, grinding, heat treatment and other processes.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Presents Solvent- and Chromium-free Pretreatment

| Products Finishing

Henkel has expanded its production capacities in Spain, adding solvent- and chromium-free innovations for the pretreatment of metals in coating plants.

Exclusive Insights From Formnext Forum Austin

| Additive Manufacturing

AMT — The Association for Manufacturing has partnered with Additive Manufacturing Media, Gardner Business Media and Mesago Messe Frankfurt to bring new Formnext events to North America.

Asahi Kasei Expands Coating Capacity for Lithium-Ion Battery Separators

| Products Finishing

Asahi Kasei is expanding its capacity for coating Hipore lithium-ion battery separators.

CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.

Skyrora, Spirit AeroSystems collaborate to enhance future U.K. launch capabilities

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Spirit’s aerostructures expertise will guide transition from development to full-scale production of Skyrora’s orbital launch vehicles, including the composites-intensive SkyLark L.

Creative Composites Group acquires United Fiberglass of America

| CompositesWorld

The acquisition helps support critical infrastructure applications, expanding CCG’s product capabilities.

Dura Composites introduces 30-millimeter Mini Mesh d2 Grating

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented GFRP grating series, tailored to be reliable and durable in harsh environments, is now available in a new grating size with a sustainability focus.

CalCompetes grant supports Joby facility expansion, job growth

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

$9.8 million will grow the eVTOL aircraft manufacturer’s footprint in Marina, California, support 690 new state jobs and accelerate early manufacturing to support initial commercial operations, targeted for 2025.