CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Nabaltec AG

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Visitors at Nabaltec’s booth will learn more about its specialized products based on aluminum hydroxide and aluminum oxide for composite formulations or applications.

CAM Calculator Optimizes Part Cost, Cycle Time Computation

| MoldMaking Technology

The Solidline CAMculator tool for moldmakers, offered through HCL Technologies at IMTS, automatically calculates the cost of an entire part using CAM model data.

Service to Rebuild Tool Holders in North America

| Modern Machine Shop

Index Corp. now offers a service to rebuild toolholders in North America.

Workholding System Capable of Holding 10 Parts Simultaneously

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Sveconek’s systems can hold up to 10 parts as firmly, accurately and repeatably as two parts being held in a conventional vise.  

Vertical Aerospace completes VX4 eVTOL build, begins flight test program

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Over the summer the composite VX4 prototype is to undergo an intensive flight program, including a series of ground tests, for its targeted 2025 entry into service.

Digitizing tools for composites production

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.

Several PP Products Now Eligible for "Widely Recyclable" Label

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

How2Recycle labeling program upgrades status of PP tubs, bottles, jugs, and jars.

Composites industry perpetuates deceleration trend into July

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

The Composites Fabricating Index continues to experience slowed growth in a majority of its components, inching closer to a reading of “50.”
#economics

MachineMetrics mejora plataforma de captura de datos de la máquina

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante IMTS, MachineMetrics presentará las nuevas características que amplían las formas en que la solución se conecta y captura los datos de la máquina.

BASF, Flex-N-Gate, Toyota, y Productos L&L reciben galardón por solución de aligeramiento

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

El premio Altair Enlighten fue entregado a BASF, Flex-N-Gate, Toyota, y Productos L&L por el ahorro de peso conseguido en el diseño del respaldo de asiento de la Toyota Tundra 2022.

Wall Colmonoy Offers Modern Furnace Brazing School

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

According to the company, the advantage of brazing in modern manufacturing is the ability to achieve high-strength joints in components involving ever more challenging base materials and complex geometries.
#workforcedevelopment

México es una economía creciente, con mucha industria nueva: Ramón Bertrán, director de Atotech

Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México

En esta entrevista Ramón Bertrán, director de Atotech México, habla de los planes de crecimiento de Atotech para su nueva planta en Querétaro, la cual cuadruplica el tamaño de su primera planta localizada en el Estado de México.

How Additive Manufacturing Is Transforming EVs and Transportation: AM Radio #23

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

As 3D printing is adopted into the electric vehicle (EV) market, it is not just vehicles that are being reshaped. In this episode of the AM Radio podcast, we discuss additive manufacturing and the future of transportation.

Portamoldes hechos en México

| Plastics Technology México

Meximold: PROTMEC ofreció durante la feria su gama de portamoldes de inyección que permiten una configuración estándar o fabricación bajo dimensiones especiales.

Stratasys to Acquire Covestro’s Additive Manufacturing Materials Business

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

This acquisition will result in Stratasys having an expanded portfolio of differentiated materials in stereolithography, DLP, and powders.  

HMG Paints Joins Make UK Defence Association

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

HMG Paints brings its portfolio of Def Stan coatings and bespoke paint and coating formulation services to the group.

Industria automotriz continua con crecimientos en producción y exportación durante julio

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En el séptimo mes del año, la producción de la industria automotriz tuvo un crecimiento de 10.46 % con relación al mismo mes del 2021; en tanto que la exportación creció 4.03 % en el mismo periodo.

Automated Machine Doors Make Shops Safer

| Modern Machine Shop

Dynatect displays its automated doors, as well as a host of other products, at IMTS 2022.

Cutting Tools at IMTS 2022 Geared Toward Mold Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

In preparation for IMTS 2022 in September, MoldMaking Technology compiles a few key exhibitors presenting cutting tools to the general metalworking and moldmaking industries.

A New Milling 101: Milling Forces and Formulas

| Modern Machine Shop

The forces involved in the milling process can be quantified, thus allowing mathematical tools to predict and control these forces. Formulas for calculating these forces accurately make it possible to optimize the quality of milling operations.

Dual Injection Units on a Smaller, Electric Press for 2K Medical Molding

| Plastics Technology

Engel extends its combi M dual-injection unit technology to a smaller tonnage machine with a horizontal indexing table for the first time at K 2022.

Flexible Paint Applicator Automates Car Sealing Process

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Dürr’s new EcoSealJet Pro applicator enables process improvements and material savings that are good for both budgets and the environment.