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Invertirá Volkswagen 763 mdd para producir vehículos eléctricos en Puebla
| Products Finishing México
El jueves 27 de octubre se colocó la primera piedra de una nueva planta de Volkswagen, que implicará una 763.5 millones y estará destinada a producir autos eléctricos en Puebla.
So Many Events… So Little Time
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Products Finishing Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis discusses the abundance of opportunities and inspiration found at recent industry events.
Grupo Hi-Tec presenta soluciones de automatización para maquinado
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
En el marco de su Open House México 2022, Grupo Hi-Tec presentó soluciones de automatización para el desarrollo del sector metalmecánico en México.
Quicktech T8 Hybrid Mill-Turn Center for Complex Milling
Angela Osborne | Production Machining
It is said the power, precision and versatility of the mill-turn center enables it to totally machine an extensive range of complex part sizes, contours and configurations.
Leveraging Technology for Rapid Custom Masking Solutions
| Products Finishing
When should you consider a custom masking solution? Christy Schulthess of Custom Fabricating & Supplies discusses how today’s technology is putting specialized masking options within reach.
Robot Line Adds a Palletizing Cobot
| Plastics Technology
Yaskawa says the HC30PL collaborative robot allows safe, fenceless palletizing, and can be deployed in select handling, packaging and logistical applications.
SurTec, Okuno Expand Cooperation to Europe
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Surface treatment specialist SurTec announces cooperation with Okuno Chemical Industries Co. Ltd. in Europe.
Kennametal ofrece alternativa al PcBN con nuevo grado de torneado
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
De acuerdo con Kennametal, la más reciente calidad de torneado de cerámica KYHK15B ofrece productividad y menor costo por filo en operaciones de torneado duro.
TB&C expande sus operaciones en Puebla
Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México
Directivos de TB&C comentaron que la industria del plástico tiene una enorme oportunidad de crecer y substituir materiales en el segmento de autos eléctricos.
The future of carbon fiber manufacture
Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld
Later this month, CW’s 25th anniversary Carbon Fiber Conference promises to be among the most important as dynamic market forces are putting unusual pressure on the carbon fiber supply chain.
The L.S. Starrett Company Appoints Director of Operations, Continuous Improvement
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Matthew Wells, who has been appointed to director of operations and continuous improvement, has over 25 years of manufacturing experience in the U.S. and Canada.
Palmgren Vises Enable Five-Sided Access to Workpieces
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Palmgren’s Five-Axis Machine Vises are equipped with self-centering jaws that reduce clamping time and provide a workholding solution for a variety of workpieces, including square, round or odd-shaped parts.
Innovative Bottle Design Recognized
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Berry's tethered closure design received an award for Technological Excellence from the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
PBT and PET Polyester: The Difference Crystallinity Makes
Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology
To properly understand the differences in performance between PET and PBT we need to compare apples to apples—the semi-crystalline forms of each polymer.
Products Finishing 40 Under 40 Program Accepting Nominations for 2023
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
Nominate a coworker or colleague for Products Finishing’s 40 Under 40 awards. Nomination deadline is February 1, 2023.
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All-Plastic, Recyclable Aerosol Spray Bottle
| Plastics Technology
Plastipak introduces spray bottle designed for recyclability.
Moving To Magnets Doubles Productivity
| Modern Machine Shop
Moving from hydraulic to magnetic fixtures enabled this shop to reduce setup time, improve rigidity and eliminate manual operations. As a result, productivity doubled.
Formnext Chicago secures premier exhibitors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The newly announced additive manufacturing show, Formnext Chicago, will take place at McCormick Place in spring 2025.
CarboScreen project to develop multimodal, sensor-based monitoring of carbon fiber production process
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
January 2023 CarboScreen project seeks to improve carbon fiber yield, reduce cost and improve properties.
Airbus, Salam join forces for HAPS connectivity services using composite Zephyr drone
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The solar-powered, carbon-neutral unmanned aircraft system (UAS) will support and progress the development of digital connectivity in Saudi Arabia.
Cloud-Based Asset Management System Attains Next-Level Mold Monitoring
| MoldMaking Technology
Progressive Components’ ProFile v4 acts as a simplified tracking system to organize, maintain and track global molds and equipment to for complete real-time monitoring.
Rockwood Composites to quadruple capacity with new U.K. facility, subsidiary in Morocco
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
U.K. composite components manufacture will transition from 5,000 to more than 30,000 square meters of facility space, with additional growth in end market services and skilled engineers.