ALPLA contribuye a la reforestación del Parque Alameda 2000

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con una jornada de reforestación de más de 130 voluntarios, ALPLA realizó la siembra de cerca de 500 árboles endémicos en el Parque Alameda 2000, ubicado en Toluca, Estado de México.

Semi-Automatic Machine Cuts Carbide Rod

| Modern Machine Shop

Rush Machinery displays its machine for carbide rod cuttting at IMTS 2022.

Destacan procesos de tecnología para el armado de vehículos de Nissan

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Dos de los procesos tecnológicos que Nissan Mexicana ha implementado en el armado de sus vehículos son la digitalización-análisis de datos y la automatización.

Reshoring Initiative Projects Record-High Job Announcements

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Reshoring Initiative’s 1H 2022 data projects jobs announced to be a record high of around 350,000.
#workforcedevelopment

If You Like Wrestling with Carbon Footprints…

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

A couple of suppliers recently calculated their carbon footprints for producing injection molding machines and tooling.

RUAG International reports 7% sales growth, positive profit development

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Expanding production and large orders in RUAG International’s Space division, rebranded Beyond Gravity, leads sales growth.

BAE Systems composite mission workstation qualifies to serve aboard P-8A Poseidon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft takes to the skies with the reliable mission computing technology which improves aircraft and weapon systems’ performance.  

Faro Technologies acquires mobile scanning market company GeoSLAM

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Faro adds GeoSLAM handheld 3D scanning technology to data capture solutions portfolio, accelerating market growth opportunity.  

The Native Labs launches new course on monocoque structural analysis

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The online, self-paced course breaks down underlying concepts, shares industry-related know-how, ultimately enabling students to conduct a full structural analysis of a carbon fiber monocoque.  

Injection Molding Technology Features Short, Repeatable Production Cycles

| MoldMaking Technology

Mastip’s newly launched LSR mold technology addresses thermal profile challenges experienced by molders and moldmakers.  

Simulation Software Updates for Smarter Machining, Mold Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

This latest Vericut release offers added and improved featured for highly optimized, yet safe NC program running for CNC machines, including Force optimization module updates for moldmakers.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Gerster TechTex

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Gerster TechTex’s gussets/corner reinforcements and fillers are intended to reinforce the corners of composite parts in automotive, wind and sports industries.  

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Adwest Technologies/CECO Environmental

| CompositesWorld

CECO Environmental subsidiary, Adwest, abates VOCs with the design, manufacturing and installation of thermal and catalytic oxidizers, serving markets such as composites, paint finishing and chemical processing.

HyperMill CAM Software for Hybrid Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

IMTS 2022: The hyperMill CAM software features an additive manufacturing capability option, which is said to provide efficient hybrid processing with simultaneous additive and subtractive processing on one machine.

System Moves Blending Right to Plant Floor

| Plastics Technology

ColorStream from Plastrac streams colors and other additives to the feed throat of injection molding machines and extruders to mix synchronously with virgin resin in real time.

EDM por penetración con control adaptativo de MC Machinery

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

MC Machinery refiere que las electroerosionadoras por penetración Mitsubishi SV12P y SG12 optimizan el rendimiento, mejoran la productividad y reducen el consumo eléctrico.

Espera FEMIA crecimiento de 18% para la industria aeroespacial en 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

De acuerdo con la Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial, se espera un crecimiento de 8,000 millones de dólares en el valor de las exportaciones al final de este año.

GROB Systems lanza una serie de videos educativos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los nuevos videos técnicos tutoriales e informativos se enfocan en el diseño, construcción, aplicaciones, mantenimiento e inspección de máquinas. 

Velo3D Adds StarHagen to Contract Manufacturer Network

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

StarHagen joins Velo3D’s Contract Manufacturer Network with the purchase of an end-to-end solution from the additive manufacturing technology company.

3+3 Air Chuck Features Extended Stroke and Self-Centering

| Modern Machine Shop

To keep up with the demands of the oil and gas industry, SMW Autoblok introduces BBFZA2G Air Chuck, featuring an extended stroke clamping range and three self-centering jaws.

Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Vehicles, Electronics, Packaging & Medical

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Material suppliers have been stepping up with resins and additives for the ‘circular economy,’ ranging from mechanically or chemically recycled to biobased content.  

AkzoNobel Appoints New Member to Board of Management

| Products Finishing

Gregoire Poux-Guillaume has been selected as a member of the Board of Management, effective November 1.