Supernal, Qarbon Aerospace partner to mature induction welding technologies for eVTOL scale-up 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Major aerospace supplier commits resources to scale rate-enabling manufacturing processes for Supernal’s SA-A1 CFRTP component assembly. 

TPRC brings composites expertise to NxtGen HighTech program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Newly launched program in the Netherlands will run until 2030 with more than 330 partners contributing knowledge to advancing high-tech solutions, including additional research in composites welding, recycling and AFP.

Perforation technologies available for composite materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2023: Stewarts of America offers precision tooling, machinery, equipment and contract converting services to perforate prepreg films, composite panels, laminates and more.

Solid End Mills are Suitable for Heavy-Duty Roughing Steel, Stainless Steel

| MoldMaking Technology

Two new grades for Sandvik Coromant CoroMill Plura HD increase productivity without compromising tool life or process security.

GKN, Materialise further additively manufactured aviation parts certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Per a letter of intent (LOI), the alliance will push the boundaries of additive production of functional and flight-critical aerostructures, with a focus on eVTOL aircraft.

EcoPulse demonstrator configuration is revealed in preparation for upcoming flights

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Daher, Safran and Airbus cite recent milestones made with the composite hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft, progressing the project’s hybridization and decarbonization goals.

Skyrocket Your Email Marketing

| Gardner Web

This guide shares pro tips backed with evidence and data, industry insights, and best practices for designing and optimizing email campaigns that can lead to more conversions.

Tech Roundup: Making Sure Your Moldmaking Needs Are Met

| MoldMaking Technology

This month’s roundup features products, processes and services involved with additive manufacturing, maintenance and repair, mold components and more. To learn more about the products, read on.

Destaco Cobot Suite Enables Customized Tooling Solutions

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The cobot tooling solutions are designed for gripping, palletizing, machine tending, tool changing and tool extension applications up to 10-kg payloads.

ANCA Receives Patent for Motor Temperature Control Technique

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

MTC improves spindle accuracy and stability by controlling the temperature of motorized elements of the machine by special software in the spindle drive amplifier.

Scavenger for PET and rPET Bottles

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Ampacet’s AA Scavenger 0846 said to reduce the level of acetaldehyde in PET and rPET bottles and preserve organoleptic properties

Safran invertirá en Chihuahua y Querétaro

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En Chihuahua Safran Cabin ampliará sus operaciones con una inversión de 16.3 millones de dólares y en Querétaro expandirá sus operaciones con una inversión de 80 millones de dólares.

Boquillas ‘waterjet’ de Ceratizit cortan materiales difíciles

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los cabezales de corte del nuevo portafolio de boquillas de corte por chorro de agua HyproJet, de Ceratizit, están diseñados para destinar un chorro fino de agua a alta presión.

Shop Sets its Sights on Precise Tool Alignment

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

A Wisconsin shop has found that visual tool alignment technology has improved tool life and surface finishes for its Swiss-type lathes while increasing throughput as well.

Acetal Resin Series for Medical Applications

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Polyplastics’ Duracon POM PM series launched globally.    
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PPG Appoints Vice President of Global Automotive Coatings

| Products Finishing

PPG has appointed Alisha Bellezza to serve as the vice president of its global automotive coatings business.

Manufacturing Technology and Training in Europe

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

NTMA’s European Tech Tour exposed attendees to the latest technology and traditional training methods used by European manufacturers.
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Manufacturing the MFFD thermoplastic composite fuselage

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Demonstrator’s upper, lower shells and assembly prove materials and new processes for lighter, cheaper and more sustainable high-rate future aircraft.

Interpon Futura Collection Offers 54 Colors to the North American Market

| Products Finishing

Providing 54 colors under three color palettes, the Interpon Futura collection from AkzoNobel is available in North American markets.

ADG amplía su de línea de productos con Baracco y Break Machinery

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

ADG Solutions anunció la expansión de su línea de productos gracias a la inclusión de Baracco y Break Machinery, con equipos de recuperación y reciclaje.  

Episode 33: An Interview with Hope Dollarhide, FANUC

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

As attitudes about automation in the finishing industry change, Products Finishing checks in with Hope Dollarhide, project engineer with FANUC, to hear her insights into automation trends in the industry.

Purpose-Built System Enhances Capacity and Flexibility for Recycler

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

A Boston recycler invested in a turnkey shredding, granulation and elutriation system to expand its plastics reclaim business.