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Building Capacity Through Automation
Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop
Stecker Machine, a production shop that specialized in runs of a couple hundred parts, needed to develop highly automated cells to produce tens of thousands of complex parts from castings every year.
Chevalier Machinery presenta dos nuevas rectificadoras de superficie
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las nuevas máquinas FSG-2048ADIV y FSG-2064ADIV, de Chevalier, se unen a la serie ADIV de rectificadoras de superficies.
Wear-Resistant Blue Laser-Sintering Material Ensures Food Safety
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
New iglide i6Blue powder from igus is wear resistant and self lubricating; its blue color aids food-safety goals.
#regulations
Borealis and Bockatech Showcasing Ultra-Lightweight Reusable PP Cups
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Use of Borealis PP and Bockatech’s EconCore next-generation foaming technology yields thin-wall, robust and fully recyclable cups.
Arkema busca mejorar el reciclaje de los recubrimientos en polvo
| Products Finishing México
Arkema se unió a un consorcio de empresas comprometidas con la exploración de la reciclabilidad de los plásticos PET posconsumo.
Maximizing Output: 3 Ratios to Maximize Production Revenue
Miles Free | Production Machining
Revenue is generated by machines that are running. Use these three ratios to ensure your machines are running at an optimal level.
#economics
How to Build 10,000+ Shot Molds in Hours
| Additive Manufacturing
Rapid tooling isn’t so rapid when it takes days to 3D print a metal mold, and then you still must machine it to reach the necessary tolerances. With Nexa3D’s polymer process you can print a mold in hours that is prototype or production ready and can last for more than 10,000 shots.
Process Modernization is Scary but Necessary
John Miller | Modern Machine Shop
When done correctly, process modernization can help secure a shop’s future in the industry and open new opportunities.
Die-Lip Adjustment System Relies on Motorized Actuators
| Plastics Technology
Nordson will debut an automated lip adjustment system for its EDI extrusion and fluid-coating dies at the K 2022 trade fair.
Thermal Management, Modular Mold Systems, IoT Connectivity Demonstrated at K Show
| MoldMaking Technology
Three new platforms displayed by DME target reduced energy consumption, costs through boosted productivity and are more sustainable for part and mold designers, molder and toolmakers.
Mazak’s Brian Papke Receives M. Eugene Merchant Manufacturing Medal
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The prestigious award recognizes exceptional individuals who have had significant influence and responsibility for improving the productivity and efficiency of manufacturing operations.
Untapping the Potential of At-Risk High School Students to Fill the Mold Engineering Skills Gap
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The future of moldmaking is in design and engineering, but the necessary fundamentals and skilled workforce are missing. One proven solution is the untapped potential of at-risk high school students.
#workforcedevelopment
Your Dark Side Can Also Shine
| Gardner Web
Senior Digital Editor for Gardner Business Media's Mexican websites, Angela Castro, discusses how she has experienced and lived firsthand the Gardner Business Media culture and found a working place full of innovation, support and grace.
Your Dark Side Can Also Shine
| GROW
Senior Digital Editor for Gardner Business Media's Mexican websites, Angela Castro, discusses how she has experienced and lived firsthand the Gardner Business Media culture and found a working place full of innovation, support and grace.
How to Set Barrel Zone Temps in Injection Molding
John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology
Start by picking a target melt temperature, and double-check data sheets for the resin supplier’s recommendations. Now for the rest...
Collaboration will bring Recycled Plastic to Medical Device Packaging
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
Agreement between Eastman and Ethicon will put copolyester derived from recycled materials in sterile barrier applications.
Cloud-Based Tool and Asset Tracking
| Plastics Technology
At K 2022, Progressive Components will release ProFile v4 cloud-based tracking system designed to keep digital tabs on molds, dies, machines and fixtures.
Collaboration Creates Recycled and Recyclable Flexible Package
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
At K 2022, Saperatec, Wentus, and Henkel will present a recyclable package made with 35% PCR.
High-Volume Wheel for Calibrated Bottles
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Wilmington Machinery’s Series IV wheel blow molder handles sizes from 8 oz to 4 liters and up to three parisons.
Plyable secures $3.2 million investment to advance custom composite marketplace solution
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Funding from Maven Capital Partners, Solvay Ventures and VC Forward Partners backs growth of time- and cost-saving digital composite tooling product.
Volocopter conducts first crewed flight, deploys vertiport in Italy
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
In addition to crewed flights in France and South Korea, the company has successfully flown the Volocopter 2X, presented Italy’s first testing vertiport and explored the VoloIQ digital platform.
Fortify ships Flux Core 3D printer to Ierus Technologies
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Novel radio-frequency structures for defense systems are to be designed for and built via Fortify’s Flux Core composite-photopolymer 3D printer.