EirTrade Aviation undertakes disassembly activities for retiring Boeing 787s

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The first two 10-year-old B787-8s to be retired from commercial service will be coordinated and managed in Prestwick, Ireland, with parts expected to be available in late Q1 2023.  

Tecnologías de filtración para reciclaje de plásticos, de Fimic

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Fimic ofrece soluciones de filtración para satisfacer las necesidades de los recicladores y tecnologías dirigidas a aplicaciones con cambia filtros.  

Horn Supermini HP Performs Multiple Functions as One Tool

| Production Machining

PMTS 2023: The cutting concept enables higher infeed rates compared to standard small bore tooling.

Solar Atmospheres Receives Northrop Grumman Approval for South Carolina Facility

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

All five Solar Atmospheres facilities are now an option for customers with Northrop Grumman requirements for vacuum heat treating.

Conveyors and Paint Systems

| Products Finishing

Choosing the right conveyor system, coating technology, and ancillary equipment.

Expo Plásticos: 16 ediciones ofreciendo soluciones para la industria

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En 2023 se realizará la decimosexta edición de la exposición bienal especializada en tecnologías avanzadas en maquinaria, materias primas, equipos periféricos y soluciones para la industria del plástico.

KGT Live Tool Replacements for Swiss Machines

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: It is said the KGT tools are constructed with top-of-the-line gears and high-quality bearings, providing machinists with a high-performance result and a long tool life that are comparable to OEM products.

Where Did the Employees Go?

| Production Machining

As many employees have exited the workforce, manufacturers are left with doing more with fewer people. Therefore, management must work hard to attract new employees and retain the good ones.

High-Efficiency Stabilizer for Aliphatic Nylons

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Brüggemann’s Bruggolen TP-H1804 designed for use at continuous temperatures between 320°F-to-374°F

Don't Dawdle: Register Now for PTXPO 2023

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

There will be a bunch of stuff happening at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., March 28-30 for PTXPO 2023. Here’s a quick guide to who is doing what. There’s still time to register.

NSK America Spindle System Supports Lights-Out Manufacturing

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Eastec 2023: The iSpeed5 electric, high-speed motor/spindle uses a specially designed connection that can withstand coolant, chips, dust and other machining debris from contaminating the stop block.

Thermoformer Maximizes Productivity with 3D Printing

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Productive Plastics has created an extensive collection of 3D printed manufacturing aids that sharply reduce lead times.

La evolución del micromecanizado

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Challenge Machine sigue añadiendo equipos de alta velocidad para incrementar la cantidad de trabajo de micromecanizado que desarrolla. Aquí se presentan algunas lecciones que ha aprendido usando herramientas de tan sólo 0.001 pulgadas de diámetro.

3D Printed Golf Putter Shafts: AM Tailors Weight Distribution for an Optimized Putting Stroke

Fiona Lawler | Additive Manufacturing

Snarr3D offers high-performance golf putters with aesthetic features made possible through 3D printing. In manipulating the weight distribution of the golf putter shaft, Snarr3D aims to enhance accuracy and performance to give golfers the equipment suited to their individual game. 

Precision Plus Wins Wisconsin Manufacturer Accolades

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

Precision Plus received the Special Award for Investment in the Next Generation at the 34th Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards.

Independent Turning Cell Enables High Concentricity Precision

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

PMTS 2023: The RV 10 Flexmaster rotary transfer machine’s precision turning cell (PTC) is integrated in the machine as a disconnected turning cell and is free of the drive and machining factors that affect the other stations.

M. Holland Partners with Lavergne to Distribute PCR Engineering Resins

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The partnership will allow M. Holland’s clients to access Lavergne’s certified PCR resins with increased supply chain security and pricing stability in North America.

ABB to Expand U.S. Production Facility

| Plastics Technology

The automation supplier will invest $20 million to increase production capacity at its 538,000-ft2 North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Michigan.

Powder Primer Series Offers High Corrosion Resistance

| Products Finishing

PPG offers a powder primer series compromised of different coatings that provide high corrosion resistance for metal substrates in different operating conditions.

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Merges with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

  Merged entity to further boost best-in-class manufacturing services.  

Suite de Open Mind Technologies para alta productividad

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El último paquete de software CAD/CAM hyperMILL 2023, de Open Mind Technologies, ofrece a los usuarios funciones nuevas y mejoradas.

Cinco tendencias en robots industriales para 2023

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Las tendencias identificadas por la IFR para la robótica y la automatización en 2023 se enfocan en mejorar la competitividad y sustentabilidad de las empresas, reducir costos y optimizar la producción.