Fast, Precise and Reliable Touch Probe Systems Target Mold Inspection

| MoldMaking Technology

Blum-Novotest demonstrates its TC63, TC64, and TC76 Digilob touch probe systems at IMTS 2022.

Industrial HMI Remote Access for Hot Runner Controls

| MoldMaking Technology

Fast Heat by Spark Industries adds the EasyAccess 2.0 VPN to provide a secure and easy way to connect to its hot runner controls from a remote PC.  

Touch Probe System Offers Fast, Precise and Reliable Measurement

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

Blum-Novotest demonstrates its TC63, TC64, and TC76 Digilob touch probe systems at IMTS 2022.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Demeta Solutions

| CompositesWorld

Demeta exhibits NexTene PCX resin, Metton LMR and a PDCPD odorless polymer, realized through various collaborations for high-performance composite part production.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Airborne

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Airborne’s Automated Ply Placement and Automated Edge Sealing technologies aim to ensure constant, repeatable and flexible production of complex composite products.

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Eurotherm

| CompositesWorld

Energy savings, improvement of material properties and reduction of regulatory costs are benefits listed by Eurotherm as part of its heat treatment and composite solutions.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: The Fab School

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Fab School, based in California, offers a blend of theory and real-time, hands-on classroom training in the fields of composites manufacturing, laminating and repair.
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Hexagon Acquires TST Tooling Software Technology

| Modern Machine Shop

Hexagon acquires TST Tooling Software Technology, a distributor of VISI, Hexagon’s CAD/CAM software for the mold and die sector, and PEPS CAM software.

Program Provides Support From Design to Physical Part

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Bantam Tools provides customers with a process to turn a design into a physical part in order to fit their needs. Through its Turnkey Solutions program, Bantam also provides customers with knowledge of how to make more and the confidence to do so.

Hennessey Performance adds a roadster to the Venom F5 line

Gary S. Vasilash | CompositesWorld

Last year it was the Coupe. This year it’s a quick, open-air hypercar with a removable carbon fiber roof.  

Full Coverage Lift Magnets Safely Improve Burn Table Output

Jenny Rush | Production Machining

IMTS 2022: Eriez’ air-operated Burn Table Full Coverage Lift Magnet Systems utilize a large full-contact magnetic surface area to move multiple parts in a single lift. The system is said to quadruple burn table production and improve safety conditions.

Cromax Gen, nueva base color de Axalta para el repintado automotriz en Latinoamérica

Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México

El desarrollo de Cromax Gen fue posible gracias a una colaboración de un equipo de científicos de Estados Unidos, México y Europa. Su producción se hará en las plantas de manufactura de Tlalnepantla y Ocoyoacac, en el Estado de México.

Finding a Niche in LSR Tooling

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

20 years ago, southern California moldmaker M.R. Mold & Engineering pivoted to LSR tooling, giving it a foothold in a challenging but growing market.

Trunnion Style Machining Center Built for Precise Production

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Hwacheon's D2-5AX is designed for heavy duty, precise five-axis machining and features an automation option with automatic workpiece changer.

CLELAC invita a encuentro de negocios del sector electrodomésticos

| Plastics Technology México

Durante la presentación de su próximo encuentro de negocios, conocido como ENCLELAC, el Clúster de Electrodomésticos de Nuevo León señaló que el evento contará con la bolsa que supera los mil millones de dólares. El encuentro se llevará a cabo en formato híbrido del 7 al 9 de septiembre.

Cinco tendencias en maquinado de alto volumen para ver en IMTS 2022

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Los talleres que mecanizan piezas en gran volumen buscan nuevas tecnologías (hardware y software) para ser más competitivos. Aquí están algunas de las tendencias a observar.

Mosaic Array — Automated Print Farm with Machine Tending and More

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

Mosaic’s Array additive manufacturing system combines multiple forms of automation, including machine tending, material management and scheduling, to enable unattended production.

Trunnion Style Machining Center Built for Precise Production

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Hwacheon's D2-5AX is designed for heavy duty, precise five-axis machining and features an automation option with automatic workpiece changer.

How Additive Manufacturing Could Reach its Next 'Plateau of Productivity'

Timothy W. Simpson | Modern Machine Shop

Integrated digital production set to transform additive manufacturing.

Compuesto de purga granulado Ultra Plast

| Plastics Technology México

Meximold: Purge Ultra Plast México presentará en la feria este compuesto de purga capaz de realizar limpieza de husillos, boquillas de inyección y coladas calientes.  

Carbide Cutting Tools Imported From Portugal

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Pilot Precision Products partners with Palbit, a Portugal-based manufacturer, to bring carbide cutting tools overseas, enabling easier access to these tools optimized for aerospace, automotive, defense, medical, die and mold, and railway sectors.

Four Questions to Ask Before Your Next Technology Purchase

| MoldMaking Technology

Understanding the limitations of your operation is vital to buying and implementing new products, equipment and services.