Ceratizit S.A. Acquires AgriCarb SAS

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

AgriCarb SAS’ tungsten carbide products for agricultural applications achieve a service life of three-to-seven-times longer than that of conventional steel.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Solvay

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fast-curing epoxy surfacing film SolvaLite SF200 generates a smooth surface and Class-A finish desired in composite automotive applications.  

BigRep Flow Workflow Automation for 3D Printing Parts

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

This design automation software is said to automate the entire application engineering process to produce ready-to-use tooling, such as jigs, fixtures and manufacturing aids.

Walter presentó grado de broca versátil para el taladrado de aluminio

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Walter refiere que el grado WNN15 está diseñado como una broca de insertos indexables fiable y de baja adherencia.

Fully Automated Extrusion Process Enables Use of Composites for Manufacturing Pressure Tanks

| Plastics Technology

Amtrol was looking for a more cost-effective means to produce thin-wall liners for a new line of pressure tanks. With the help of a team of suppliers, they built one of the world’s most sophisticated extrusion lines.

Michael Damiana Joins MicroCare, Leads Global Sourcing Efforts

| Products Finishing

Michael Damiana joins MicroCare as its director of global supply chain, bringing 20 years of management experience in similar roles.

Optomec, Acme Manufacturing Collaborate on Fully Automated Work Cell

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Said to be the industry’s first fully automated work cell for the additive repair of turbine parts, the turnkey solution includes seamless integration of preparation, additive repair and finishing functions.

Tooling for Tomorrow Hits $500,000

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

What does this organization actually do and how can you be a part of it to help tool up the moldmaking industry?

The Strain Rate Effect

Michael Sepe | Plastics Technology

The rate of loading for a plastic material is a key component of how we perceive its performance. 

“Meximold es un catalizador para el crecimiento del sector de moldes”

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con casi el doble de metros cuadrados de exhibición comercial y un crecimiento tanto en expositores como en asistentes registrados, la tercera edición de Meximold refleja el dinamismo del sector de moldes y transformación de plásticos.

Nearshoring abre oportunidades para empresas mexicanas

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

En el último año, las empresas mexicanas se han visto beneficiadas por mayor inversión extranjera directa y demanda por parte de empresas establecidas en Estados Unidos, por empresas que trasladaron su operación a México o por otras empresas mexicanas beneficiadas por el nearshoring.

Little Wins Create Value in Additive Manufacturing

Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing

How to create value with a multilevel approach to additive manufacturing.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Establishes Additive Design, Manufacturing Center

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The center focuses on additive manufacturing applications, R&D, large-scale tooling and next-generation flight hardware to streamline the manufacturing of unmanned aircraft systems.

“Meximold: catalizador para el crecimiento del sector de moldes”

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con casi el doble de metros cuadrados de exhibición comercial y un crecimiento tanto en expositores como en asistentes registrados, la tercera edición de Meximold refleja el dinamismo del sector de moldes y transformación de plásticos.

Hot Runner Systems, Controllers, Auxiliary Injection Unit Exhibitions

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold-Masters exhibits a wide variety of new and enhanced systems and technologies at K Show like the TempMaster manifold plastic leak detection, the PET-Series two-stage hot runner system and Fusion Series G3.

Antimicrobial Technology Integrates with Water-Based Coating Formulas

| Products Finishing

LapisShield from Micoban is a non-heavy metal technology that inhibits bacterial growth, capable of integrating with any water-based coating formula.

Siemens coloca primera piedra del Proyecto Mitras en Nuevo León

| Plastics Technology México

La expansión contará con la certificación LEE Gold y ayudará a incrementar la producción de Siemens a 874 mil piezas de plástico diarias.

Mazda fabricará nuevo modelo en Guanajuato

| Modern Machine Shop México

El modelo Mazda CX-3 se dejará de fabricar en Hiroshima, Japón, y trasladará toda su producción al municipio de Salamanca.

3 Examples of Machines that Combine Manufacturing Methods

Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop

Certain “hybrid” machines combine some form of additive manufacturing with CNC subtractive manufacturing. Columnist Mike Lynch, President of CNC Concepts Inc., explores three types of these machines here.

EOS, Hyperganic Partnership to Elevate Space Components

| Additive Manufacturing

Integration of Hyperganic Core, an AI-powered engineering software platform, with EOS’ digital additive manufacturing solutions aims to advance the space propulsion field.

Eco-friendly Coating Stripper Helps Protect Employees

| Products Finishing

The B17e from Benco Sales is a chemical stripper free of methylene chloride.

Bypass Filtration System Exceed Oil Cleanliness for Injection Mold Machines

| MoldMaking Technology

PCS Company’s new chrome high-pressure oil filters come in three units for use with hydraulic and hybrid injection molding machines.