Llegada de Tesla a México impulsaría proveeduría en Guanajuato

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Nuevo León e Hidalgo son las entidades con más fuerza para que Tesla establezca su nueva planta, lo cual beneficiaría a la cadena de proveeduría nacional, entre ellos, el estado de Guanajuato.

Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Announces Board of Directors

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

WiMEF funds the Leadership Institute for Women in Manufacturing and STEM, the Leadership Consortium, the Management Development Program and the Empowering Women in Production Program.
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Tracing the History of Polymeric Materials, Part 26: High-Performance Thermoplastics

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

The majority of the polymers that today we rely on for outstanding performance — such as polysulfone, polyethersulfone, polyphenylsulfone and PPS — were introduced in the period between 1965 and 1985. Here’s how they entered your toolbox of engineering of materials.    

AnalySwift sponsors SAMPE 2023 Student Bridge and Fuselage Contests

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The annual competitions offer students the opportunity to design, build and test composite structures with free access to VABs and SwiftComp composite simulation software.  

Belzona opens fifth European SuperWrap Training Centre

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Global training facilities provide intensive, first-class installer and supervisor training for proper use and application of Belzona composite pipe and tank repair systems.  
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Next Chapter Manufacturing Expands Into Medical Industry, Initiates NXCMED

| MoldMaking Technology

Additive surgical company will deliver surgical device solutions, such as implants and complex surgical devices, through disruptive design and 3D printing technologies.  

EUVAM project investigates energy-efficient UV process for composites curing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

University of Stuttgart researchers intend to develop flexible, highly productive and digitally controllable manufacturing approach for small urban vehicle production.  

Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment Cleans all Mold Sizes

| MoldMaking Technology

Fisa North America brings nonabrasive cleaning to the mold maintenance forefront, removing oil, grease, colorants, gassing and more in as little as 20 minutes.  

The Pursuit for Equilibrium

| Gardner Web

Fiona Lawler, Associate Editor, Additive Manufacturing, Gardner Business Media, discuses the importance of implementing balance in all aspects of life in order to find new opportunities.

Interior Department proposes first offshore wind sale in Gulf of Mexico

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Proposed lease stipulations would prioritize workforce training, domestic supply chain development, fishery protection and community engagement.  

JTEKT Launches New Series of HMCs

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The  new FH5000 series machines include a 500-mm table capable of handling 1,000-kg loads.

Kennametal amplía su plataforma modular de taladrado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El nuevo inserto de Kennametal, KenTip FS GTP, utiliza la tecnología patentada GoDrill.

Paperless Parts Moves Headquarters, Hires Two New Executives

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The new location more than triples the company’s footprint.

Industrial Cobot Offers Speed, Accuracy, Safety

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

ABB says its Swifit CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot (cobot) is six times faster and five times more precise than other robots in its class.
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Styrenic TPEs for Overmolding with Higher PCR Content

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Avient’s resound REC Recycled Content TPE portfolio now includes PC, ABS and PC/ABS compounds with up to 45% post-consumer recycle content.  

Importación de herramientas de fresado crece en 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Según datos del Banco de México, en 2022 el valor de la importación de herramientas de fresado aumento 12.28 % comparado con 2021.

Developing repairs for thermoplastic composite aerostructures

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

HyPatchRepair project proves feasibility of automated process chain for welded thermoplastic composite patch repairs.

Flow Waterjet Announces Promotion of New President

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Brian Sherick will lead the company in strategic and operational management.

BMW anuncia inversión para fabricar autos eléctricos en México

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Además de la inversión en electromovilidad, la nueva planta de BMW vendrá acompañada de siete empresas de proveeduría directa.

ANIQ-CIPRES y UAM Azcapotzalco presentan estudio de residuos plásticos

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La ANIQ y la academia presentaron los resultados de un estudio que busca sumar esfuerzos en la solución del manejo de los residuos plásticos en la Ciudad de México.

Concept Sneaker Boasts One-Piece 3D Printed TPU Construction

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

The Reebok x Botter Concept Sneaker Engineered by HP premiered at Paris Fashion Week, hinting at manufacturing possibilities for the future of footwear.