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Nissan impulsa la digitalización de sus plantas en México
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
Nissan ha implementado diferentes procesos en sus plantas de manufactura en México, basados en los principios de la Industria 4.0.
4 Ways to Boost the Value of Your Machine Shop
| Production Machining
Consolidators and the companies they acquire will need to up their game in 2023 and add more value to what they are creating. Here are some practical ideas to be successful in doing so.
California Public Hearing to Decide Fate of Hex Chrome Plating and Anodizing
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Metal Finishing Association of California urges all members of the metal finishing community to submit comments prior to the hearing.
#regulations
Saber hacer: 5 artículos de 2022 para aumentar la producción de plásticos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
Las columnas de “Saber hacer” son un punto de encuentro entre quienes enfrentan retos de producción en moldeo por inyección, extrusión, moldes y materiales, y quienes logran resolverlos gracias a los consejos que se comparten en estos textos. Aquí, lo más leído en 2022.
Cambrio anuncia el lanzamiento de GibbsCAM 2023
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La actualización de GibbsCAM, de Cambrio, integra mejoras de torneado de Sandvik Coromant.
Tungaloy Adds Chipbreaker to Line of PVD-Coated Inserts
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The PVD-coated insert grade series AH8000 performs in turning operations for heat resistant superalloys.
STLE To Host Metalworking Fluid Management Program
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
STLE’s program is a two-and-a-half-day education program offering a comprehensive overview of metalworking fluid management.
Engel Expands Robot Production Plant
| Plastics Technology
Engel is investing Euro 11 million in its robot manufacturing facility in Dietach, Austria.
Register Now for PTXPO 2023
Jim Callari | Plastics Technology
New trade show for plastics processors to evaluate new technology will be held for the second time in March in Rosemont, Ill., with some new wrinkles.
Ineos Styrolution Aims to Create First Large-Scale Home Appliance Closed-Loop Circular Economy System
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
This, through collaboration in China with waste recycler GER and appliance manufacturer Midea.
#economics
Top 10 CompositesWorld products of 2022
Cara Ready | CompositesWorld
It was a big year for new products in the composites industry. Take a look at CompositesWorld’s top 10 most popular product pieces based on Google Analytics and check out what you might have missed.
Joby completes second of four system reviews with the FAA
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Series of system reviews serve to validate the overall architecture of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft, ensure the company’s development process is on track to satisfy FAA safety objectives.
ITA graduate develops AI-supported monitoring system to detect damaged carbon fiber
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Deniz Sinan Yesilyurt wins a Young Talent Award from VDMA for his Bachelor’s thesis that used machine learning to recognize various fiber defects with up to 99% accuracy during thermal stabilization.
Barrel-Style Inserts Effectively Finish Machine Complex 3D Surfaces, Intricate Profiles
| MoldMaking Technology
Tungaloy adds five barrel-style inserts to the BallFinishNose indexable tool, improving productivity of five-axis machining contours and surfaces typical in mold and die and aerospace.
TPRC research project investigates thermoplastic composite structure repair strategies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Linda Grafen’s two-year study explored reconsolidation and patch repair methods to determine their feasibility for impact damage repairing.
ACI publishes code requirements for GFRP rebar
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
New comprehensive building code requirement covers the use of nonmetallic, GFRP reinforcing bars in structural concrete applications that are covered by ACI 318-19.
GE Renewable Energy, Hyundai Electric to support offshore wind growth in South Korea
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Under the signed agreement, Hyundai will localize assembly of Haliade-X turbines and generators, aiding in South Korea’s plans to bring online 12 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
Mechnano ESD Photopolymer Resin Offers Enhanced Impact Resistance
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The resin is well suited for parts that undergo a higher level of abuse where breakage would occur with more rigid solutions.
Fives desarrolla solución de rectificado para discos de freno revestidos
Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México
Fives desarrolló un proceso específico de rectificado para producir un nuevo material de recubrimiento de baja emisión de partículas que cumple con los nuevos estándares Euro 7.
Authentise Flows Workflow Software Features Expanded Capabilities
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The data-driven engineering and manufacturing workflow management suite is available in two versions — one for additive manufacturing and the other for nonadditive applications.
High-Performance Stretch Film with Recycle Content
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Braskem and SML have jointly developed stretch film with 30% PCR.
New Multicomponent Injection Molding Machine Line Launches
| Plastics Technology
FCS Group’s X-Type parallel quartet injection molding machine features four injection units aligned in parallel for a smaller footprint.