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Boom Supersonic advances flight preparations for composite XB-1 demonstrator
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Since its rollout in 2020, the supersonic demonstrator has claimed several achievements, including a recent experimental airworthiness certificate and authorization for test pilot flights, further validating Overture’s development.
Electronic Inspection Gage Provides Compact Handling
| MoldMaking Technology
The 765A Electronic Snap Gage is designed for machinists, quality control personnel and others who need to quickly measure the size of materials up to 0.5" (12.7 mm) thick.
Russia exits from COMAC CR929 program, MS-21 experiences delays
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Reports confirm Russia’s step away from the CR929 widebody aircraft and impending delays in MS-21 deliveries, long-term consequences from Western-imposed sanctions.
EHang completes eVTOL flight testing, preps for type certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Since its application acceptance in 2021, the EH216-S has met all CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements to achieve type certification, and the end goal of commercial operation.
Five-axis CNC machining center delivers on versatile materials processing needs
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Biesse America highlights the Rover Plast A FT, capable of adaptable milling and cutting operations for plastics and composite materials with high precision and a quality finish.
Postprocessing Steps and Costs for Metal 3D Printing
Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing
When your metal part is done 3D printing, you just pull it out of the machine and start using it, right? Not exactly.
Moving from Contact to Noncontact Surface Analysis
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
2D measurement systems check specific lines for roughness quality, while a 3D surface analysis provides assurance for a broader area — which can avoid costly process disruptions and bonding failure.
Saeki Robots Manufacture Large Parts for Lights-Out Production
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Saeki says it is building flexible factories of the future by leveraging digital manufacturing and robotics, providing an end-to-end automation solution in 24 hours with manufacturing large parts performed by robots.
Alfiniti Registers With the Aluminum Association, Secures Inclusion in ASTM Standards
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
According to the company, broader use of this lightweight temper will reduce costs across sectors.
Platinum Tooling Becomes Distributor for Rev Broaching Tools
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Rev S.R.L.’s broaching solutions for CNC lathes and machining centers are said to be ideal for machining simple keyways or internal and external profiles, both teeth and splines.
Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 1
Scott Francis | CompositesWorld
CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.
Centro de mecanizado vertical con eje Y eVesta-1100, de Hwacheon
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Meximold: Los asistentes a la feria podrán conocer en exhibición el centro de mecanizado vertical con eje Y, eVesta-1100, de Hwacheon, distribuido en México por Presotec.
Craftsman Cribsheet No. 118: Put A Little Shine In Your Day
| Production Machining
A few hours of preventive maintenance time now will save you an order of magnitude in downtime later by getting ahead of problems.
AddUp Adds Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 Aluminum Alloy to Material Portfolio
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Aheadd CP1 aluminum alloy was developed by Constellium for the needs of additive manufacturing by laser powder bed fusion specifically for high-performance and lightweight applications.
Kraft Heinz aumentará el uso de plástico reciclado posconsumo
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Kraft Heinz se compromete a reducir un 20% de plástico virgen y apunta a empaques 100% reciclables para 2025 en un esfuerzo por la sostenibilidad.
Cutting Tools: Technology to Make Your Process Easier
| MoldMaking Technology
Having the right cutting tool technology for moldmaking is a crucial component for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Realizarán foro sobre nearshoring y electromovilidad en Jalisco
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el foro participarán representantes de la industria, la academia y el gobierno, que abordará las oportunidades para el sector de autos eléctricos en el marco del nearshoring.
Five Strategies for Cutting Reshoring/ Nearshoring Costs via Data Automation
| Plastics Technology
Leveraging real-time data via tools like ERP and MES is one form of automation plastics processors can apply to capitalize on reshoring and nearshoring trends.
Lyndex-Nikken Toolholders Offer Stable, Versatile Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Polygonal shank toolholders provide a rigid connection between the tool and machine — ideal for all processes both in turning and milling.
Meximold 2023: amplia oferta de conferencias sobre moldeo por inyección
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Conozca el programa de conferencias de Meximold, en el que, previo registro, podrá participar los días 11 y 12 de octubre en el Querétaro Centro de Congresos.
Flexible, customized financing opportunities
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2023: Ascentium Capital offers a range of financing options to equipment providers, distributors and small businesses nationwide to better capitalize on business opportunities.
X-Ray CT Systems Meet Diverse Inspection Needs
| MoldMaking Technology
The next-generation Nikon Metrology VOXLS family includes the large-volume VOXLS 40 C 450 that is available now and four medium-sized models coming later in 2023.