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Made in the USA - Season 1 Episode 5: Succession - A Family Machine Shop Story
Brent Donaldson | Modern Machine Shop
The story of Geno and David DeVandry reflects the sea change in machine shop ownership facing this country as baby boomers reach retirement age. The change in leadership from father to son at their family-owned machine ship required a new mindset, a new way running the family-owned business, and that one generation let go and allow a new one to step in.
#workforcedevelopment
Rollomatic LaserSmart 510 Femto for Cutting Ultrahard Materials
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
The company says the machine can achieve surface finishes as low as Ra 40 nanometers and produce crisper, sharper cutting edges compared to conventional laser machines.
Stadler instala en Japón planta de clasificación de envases ligeros
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Para promover el reciclaje de residuos plásticos en la ciudad de Yokosuka, Stadler diseñó e instaló esta planta de clasificación de envases y otros materiales para la start-up japonesa TBM.
Two Approaches to an Array of Exterior Colors
Gary S. Vasilash | Products Finishing
VW and BMW introduce new vehicles with different approaches to the exterior color pallet.
Mapal recibe tres premios como proveedor en 2022
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Bosch, El Grupo Bocar de México y El Grupo Gnutti Carlo de Italia premiaron a Mapal como proveedor preferido por la cooperación cercana y de confianza.
Plastics Processing Contraction Steadied in November
Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology
Though still contracting, November marks a break in what has been a steadily faster rate of contraction in plastics processing activity.
#economics
SMW Autoblok Introduces Electronic Part Positioning System
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The ZeroAct E-motion positioning system, which features Zero Point clamping, is ideal for applications where a large Z-axis travel of the spindle is critical for application success.
Mobile Sanitary IBC Unloading and Conveying System
| Plastics Technology
Transfers contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from IBCs to downstream processes, dust-free.
DN Solutions presenta centro de mecanizado vertical de alta productividad
| Modern Machine Shop México
El rendimiento del SVM 5100L se ha optimizado para reducir los tiempos de aceleración/desaceleración de los ejes X, Y, Z y del husillo.
MicroCare Opens New Warehouse, Distribution Center
| Products Finishing
A new manufacturing warehouse and distribution center for MicroCare has opened in Leeds, England.
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Opens Second Manufacturing Facility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The expansion nearly doubles the company’s production square footage, bringing the total for both facilities to over 51,000 square feet.
LS Mtron Forms New Entity, Names President
| Plastics Technology
LS Mtron Injection Molding Machines USA is now operating as LS IMM USA LLC and has named Peter Gardner, formerly the business unit director, as its president.
Stellantis to build Midnight eVTOL aircraft with Archer
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Stellantis is to contribute advanced manufacturing technology and expertise, experienced personnel and capital, in addition to help stand up Archer’s new composites manufacturing facility, with the ultimate goal of becoming Archer’s exclusive contract manufacturer.
Machine Tool Breakage Detector Enhances Mold Manufacturing Reliability
| MoldMaking Technology
Heidenhain’s new TD 110 is a fast, contact-free, in-process gage that can quickly inspect drill bits and end mills, even while spinning at their operational speed.
9T Labs achieves ISO 9001 certification
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Quality management system standards spotlight the company’s commitment to quality 3D-printed composite products and services.
#regulations
Formlabs’ Automation Ecosystem Enables Automated 3D Printer Fleets
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The Form Auto, Fleet Control software and High-Volume Resin System features enable users to increase 3D printing output, thereby reducing cost per part without adding operational complexity.
Gardner’s Industry Buying Influence Study 2022: Tactical Considerations for Marketers
| Gardner Web
Drafting marketing strategy and tactics, based on stated buyer behavior, helps optimize opportunities for success.
Painted Torque Tubes
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Imagineering Finishing Technologies’ painting services encompass many color options for a variety of applications.
Braskem Acquires Filament Supplier Taulman3D
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The acquisition expands Braskem’s portfolio of 3D polyolefin-based filaments to nylon, recycled PETG and PET.
Equipos para reciclaje de plásticos de Herbold conquistaron la K 2022
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
El interés creciente de la industria del plástico en el reciclaje fue el detonante principal para la gran cantidad de pedidos que recibió Herbold Meckesheim durante la feria K.
3D Printing Method Fabricates Complex Metal Plastic Composite Structures
| Plastics Technology
Researchers from Japan and Singapore have developed a new 3D printing technique to create precise metal patterns on the surfaces of 3D plastic structures to target next generation electronics.
#electronics
Widia Introduces Solid End Mill for Shoulder and Side Milling
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The WCE solid end milling series features a five-flute geometry specifically designed for optimal performance when shoulder milling and side milling carbon, stainless steel and cast iron.