U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on WOTUS Rulemaking

| Products Finishing

Stakeholders looking to the Supreme Court for much-needed clarity on the definition of waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.

Finally, A Comprehensive Software Solution Designed for Small Job Shops

| Modern Machine Shop

Zel X from Siemens is an integrated software application that consolidates collaboration, design, manufacturing, and operations into a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution. From RFQ to delivery, it’s a more efficient way to handle quotes, manage jobs, make parts, and collaborate with teams of all sizes.
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LMD Processing Extends Time Needed Between Tool and Die Repairs

| MoldMaking Technology

The Trumpf Inc. five-axis TruLaser Cell 3000 combines laser welding with laser metal deposition, extending the number of cycles between die repairs and bringing more control to the process.  

Sandvik Coromant Extends Line of Ceramic Milling Heads

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sandvik Coromant has developed two solutions designed for shoulder and face milling of nickel-alloy aero-engine parts.

Fairmat inaugurates Bouguenais carbon fiber recycling facility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Automated, industralized recycling of more than 3,500 ton of carbon fiber waste/per year in France, with expansion into the U.S. planned for 2023.  

A Small-Batch Job Shop Secures Big Wins

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Since opening in 2016, Hoosier Coatings has experienced tremendous growth by finding holes in the market. Where its customers go, Hoosier follows.
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Tips to Make CNC Machining Tool Failure Predictable

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Accurate prediction of tool life is key to establishing a controlled, repeatable and reliable CNC machining process.

MMT Chats: Applying Bench Lessons to the Business of Moldmaking

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

For this MMT Chat, my guest is Mark Gauvain, one of MMT’s newer Editorial Advisory Board members who has plenty to share as he recently made the move from working for some big manufacturers to working for himself as a consultant to moldmakers and molders on procurement and technology investment strategies.

Thin-film Process Recognized for Sustainability Contributions

| Products Finishing

The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment is recognizing Henkel for its Pallumina thin-film process.

Film Processor Automates Complex Resin Management, Blending & Distribution System

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Polipak of Poland moves to BlendSave system to support sustainability and Industry 4.0 objectives.  

Yaskawa Launches New Cobot, Mobile Integrated Workstation

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The HC30PL is designed to be deployed in select handling, packaging and logistical applications of demanding production environments.

ANCA Partners With Fravic Daunert to Distribute in Mexican Market

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Fravic Daunert will distribute the entire range of ANCA products, including CNC tools and cutter grinders, as well as the accessories that accompany them.

Crece 19.32 % la exportación de vehículos ligeros en octubre de 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En octubre de 2022 se exportaron 267,910 vehículos ligeros, lo que representó un aumento de 19.32 % con relación a octubre de 2021.

Dr. Boy destaca proceso de sobremoldeo de componentes de inserción

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En su stand de la Feria K, Boy fabricó portapuntas universales con poliamida reforzada con fibra de vidrio para crear un mango fácil de sostener en una inyectora BOY 35 E VV.

Four Ways This Additive Manufacturer Counters Risk Aversion

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

3D printing service bureau Objectify Technologies uses four globally-applicable strategies to help potential and current customers overcome the barriers to additive manufacturing adoption.

Portable Half-Frame Discharger Has Bag Dump, Flexible Screw Conveyor

| Plastics Technology

Unit  transfers material into downstream process equipment or storage vessels, dust free.    

UBQ Materials presenta termoplástico reciclado

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

UBQ Materials patentó un material termoplástico a partir de desechos domésticos sin clasificar, incluidos los orgánicos, que fue destacado en la Feria K 2022. Allí, platicamos con sus directivos sobre sus planes de expansión que incluyen México y América Latina.

Sistema LiteSurf permite medir rugosidad de superficies

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema portátil LiteSurf de Flexbar tiene una conexión Bluetooth y USB para transmitir de forma rápida mediciones de rugosidad de la superficie.

Reliance Industries enhances polyester textiles with FRX Nofia technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Polymeric phosphorus-based additive solution brings fire retardance and sustainability to Recron FS fabrics, enabling safe, responsible end-use applications.  

Seacole Specialty Chemical CEO Gregg Elliott Interviewed in Enterprise Minnesota Magazine

| Products Finishing

Seacole Specialty Chemical CEO Gregg Elliott was recently featured in the Fall 2022 edition of Enterprise Minnesota magazine. In the interview, Elliott discussed the effect of the pandemic-era economy on manufacturing and how small and medium-sized manufacturers are preparing for a potential recession.

Dow Chemical, MVP introduce polyurethane-enabled LRTM process

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Transportation industry solution decreases LRTM injection times using specialized three-component material chemistry and fully automated injection unit with Fast Flow LRTM process.  

Stratolaunch completes first flight with Talon-A separation vehicle

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Eighth flight for the composites-intensive Roc aircraft, and first captive carry flight with TA-0, validates aerodynamic predictions, continues to advance hypersonic flight.