on AV racing, mobility stats, still smart, HUMMER EV, & the '24 Ford Ranger
Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web
Racing without drivers. . .getting from here to there. . .remembering smart. . .HUMMER EV even more limited. . .Ford’s new Ranger. . .
Wisk Aero, Japan Airlines bring autonomous eVTOL services to Japan
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
A new partnership lays the groundwork for future Wisk air operations in the Asia-Pacific region using its four-passenger, sixth-generation composite aircraft.
New Zeda Additive Manufacturing Factory in Ohio Will Serve Medical, Military and Aerospace Production
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Site providing laser powder bed fusion as well as machining and other postprocessing will open in late 2023, and will employ over 100. Chief technology officer Greg Morris sees economic and personnel advantages of serving different markets from a single AM facility.
Precision Coating Acquires Providence Texture
| MoldMaking Technology
Providence Texture brings innovative femtosecond and nanosecond five-axis laser processing solutions to functional and aesthetic surfaces, in addition to nanotexturing, marking and micromachining.
A new generation of PP foam core for lightweight truck trailers, RVs
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Extruded PP (XPP) foam core offers lightweight, high-performance monomaterial panels that are easily recycled for truck flooring, sidewalls or cabinet/furnitureboards as the transportation industry seeks a replacement for plywood.
Updated Module Simulates Mold Designs for Full Cycle Collision Check
| MoldMaking Technology
Shops using the Dynmik Design for Mold module have been able to save more than $50,000 a year, Longterm Technolology Services says.
Marposs Optical Tool Setter Measures in Constrained Spaces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The VTS SF-45 is designed for non-contact, optical measurement of small, complex-shaped tools in micromachining, semiconductor or moldmaking applications.
Repeatability and Rigidity Are Key for Quick-Change Swiss Tooling
Derek Korn | Production Machining
A rotary wedge clamping system is said to enable this two-piece, modular tooling system for Swiss-types to offer the performance of a solid tool.
Proyecto innovador de reciclaje químico de PA66 con microondas
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Asahi Kasei y Microwave Chemical desarrollan un proceso de reciclaje químico de PA66 que utiliza tecnología de microondas para obtener monómeros HMD y ADA.
VIDEO: Hot Runners and Sustainability
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Oerlikon HRSflow North America Sales Director Robert Harvey breaks down hot runner technology that addresses sustainability opportunities and challenges.
L.S. Starrett's Measurement Systems for Increased Throughput
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
Eastec 2023: The company showcases the automated inspection capabilities of its metrology and force measurement systems, and also highlights custom gaging solutions.
Run Lots of Colors? Time to Consider a Commercial Purging Compound
| Plastics Technology
Processors who use commercial purging compounds will see a reduction in scrap levels, machine downtime and overall cost.
The L.S. Starrett Co. Appoints New Product Manager
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Charles Starrett will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support the company’s line of band saw blades and power tool accessories.
Soluciones integrales para el manejo de cargas pesadas
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
FITMA: BZ Wire & Cables (Bezabala México, stand 808, pabellón MSC) mostrará las cadenas de grado 80, las cuales están diseñadas para trabajar con temperaturas entre -40° y 200°.
Manufactura aditiva vs. mecanizado CNC: prueba en pieza aeroespacial
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Descubra cómo la manufactura aditiva, en comparación con el mecanizado CNC, afecta el peso y las emisiones de carbono en componentes aeroespaciales según un estudio de AMGTA.
Nueva gama de mezcladoras "Go Beyond Blending", de Movacolor
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Diseño compacto y robusto, sin partes mecánicas en las tolvas, y construcción modular, son las principales características de estas mezcladoras de Movacolor.
Inspección por rayos X: la nueva era de la metrología dimensional
Mark Albert | Modern Machine Shop México
La manufactura basada en datos recibe un impulso con una nueva línea de equipos de inspección por rayos X que genera un gemelo digital de la pieza mecanizada, incluidas representaciones 3D completas de las dimensiones internas y externas.
GMTA Announces Leadership Change
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
Walter Friedrich has stepped down as president and CEO, but will maintain an active role in the company as senior adviser and board member.
Ergonomically Designed Spray Gun Provides Flexibility
| Products Finishing
The SFlow 7/8" Universal from Sames North America is designed to provide flexibility, and handle high solid content paints and high rich zinc primers.
Blog Post Templates to Help You Create Remarkable Content
| Gardner Web
By using blog templates and implementing blog posting essentials, you can improve your lead conversion rates.
Metyx Composites expands Mansia campus facility space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Metyx Manisa retains two additional campuses added to existing facilities — 10,000 and 6,000 square meters, respectively — to grow its capacity and increase service levels to local and European customers.
Cirrus Aircraft breaks ground on new facility at McKinney Airport
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The 45,000-square-foot expansion at Cirrus McKinney adds to the general aviation company’s service and storage hangar capacity, flight simulation and customer space.