Boston Materials, Textron Systems to collaborate on hypersonic vehicle thermal protection system

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Boston Materials will supply Textron Systems with its Z-axis Fiber technology to enhance performance of high-temperature composites that exceed 3,000°F.

Mold and Die Focused Software Tackles Process Optimization, Usability, New Technology

| MoldMaking Technology

Cimatron’s CAD/CAM version 16 release enable toolmakers to deliver higher quality tools faster, easier and more efficiently.  

Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.

Custom Engineered Polymers can be Separated for Recycling

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Polydiketoenamines can be customized, combined, then taken apart again.

Hybrid Metal 3D Printer Enables Quick-turn Prototyping

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

IMTS: Matsuura Machinery’s Lumex Avance hybrid metal 3D printers are said to enable lights-out production for highly accurate parts from metal powders.

Partners Building World's Most Efficient Residential Air Conditioner

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Hyperganic, Strata Manufacturing and EOS say they are jointly building the world's most efficient residential air conditioner that uses 10 times less energy at same price point.

Herbold reporta incremento en demanda de sistemas de lavado de PET

| Plastics Technology México

Luego de su participación en el congreso internacional IFAT, realizado en Múnich, Alemania, Herbold comunicó que los sistemas de lavado de PET tienen una demanda alta.

Compact Industrial Cobot Features Enhanced Motion Control

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Universal Robots’ new UR20 cobot is a completely re-engineered cobot that can handle faster cylce times and heavier loads.

Hybrid Metal 3D Printer Enables Quick-turn Prototyping

| Modern Machine Shop

IMTS: Matsuura Machinery’s Lumex Avance hybrid metal 3D printers are said to enable lights-out production for highly accurate parts from metal powders.

Titan Abrasive Systems Designs Upgraded Blast Room for Metal Fabricator

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Fab-Tek of Central Mississippi will use the blast room to clean and polish the stainless-steel metal conveyor systems the company designs.

Fuse 1+ 30W SLS 3D Printer for Faster Printing, High-Performance Materials

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The printer integrates upgraded components — including a more powerful laser — to enable new high-performance materials and deliver superior throughput so customers can produce parts up to two times faster.

Arkema adquirirá a Polímeros Especiales, un productor líder de resinas de emulsión en México

| Products Finishing México

La adquisición de esta firma, líder en resinas acrílicas a base de agua sin solventes, fortalecerá la posición de Arkema en esta región de rápido crecimiento.

Halogen-Free & Red-Phosphorus-Free FR Nylon 66 for E&E, Automotive

| Plastics Technology

Asahi Kasei’s Leona SN boasts excellent retention of properties, good surface appearance and laser transparency and printability.

Extrusoras de doble husillo ZSK Mc18 de Coperion

| Plastics Technology México

La máquina para extrusión de compuestos ZSK Mc18, de Coperion, es ideal para procesos de reciclaje de plásticos y ofrece alta eficiencia energética.

2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Materials

| MoldMaking Technology

Proper selection of the appropriate mold material is critical to manufacturing a high-quality mold. Tool steel, aluminum, copper and alloys are some of the materials used.

FITMA acompañará el encuentro latino en IMTS 2022

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

El International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) contará con un encuentro para la comunidad latinoamericana que asiste a la feria. En su marco, se realizará la presentación de la alianza entre la organización de FITMA y la AMT.  

10 Reasons to Outsource Internal Audits

| Production Machining

Here are 10 reasons (in no order) Lisa Carrothers gives in favor of outsourcing internal audits that she hopes will give others pause to consider doing the same.

Epicor Kinetic ayuda a los fabricantes a optimizar las operaciones

| Modern Machine Shop México

La plataforma para fabricantes Epicor Kinetic ERP, la cual está basada en la nube, será presentada en IMTS.

World-Scale Methyl Methacrylate Plant Planned in Bay City, Texas

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

OQ Chemicals signs final investment decision to support Röhm in construction of world-scale MMA plant.  

Military Aircraft Undergoes Testing With Additively Manufactured Parts

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Hardware produced as part of the AMNOW Program undergoes flight testing on operational aircraft.

Overcoming Barriers to Machine Shop Automation

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

Industrial automation using robots has improved productivity for operations large and small — so why do some manufacturers shy away from it?

MMT Chats: Wepco's Journey with Metal 3D Printing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

MMT's Editorial Director, Christina Fuges sits down with Wepco's director of manufacturing Support, Amanda Wiriya to talk about Wepco's journey with 3D printing and how the company brings awareness to the community about the growing moldmaking industry. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.