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Bridge Production Is Real Production
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
Not prototyping — it is something far more than this. The chance to launch the product into the world using additive manufacturing as the initial process delivers important new possibilities, and even keeps on delivering advantages far into the product’s life.
Fastems Flexible Pallet Enables CNC Milling Automation
Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop
It is said the PFC 8 provides simple automation of milling machines in a smaller footprint, offering improved space efficiency and better ergonomics for operators working on either the hardware or software side.
Are Your Sprue or Parts Sticking? Here Are Some Solutions
John Bozzelli | Plastics Technology
When a sprue or part sticks, the result of trying to unstick it is often more scratches or undercuts, making the problem worse and the fix more costly. Here’s how to set up a proper procedure for this sticky wicket.
Finishing Activity: Expansion Slowed Again in June, Closing at 54.5 Index
Jan Schafer | Products Finishing
June is just the second month of slowed expansion for Finishing this year.
#economics
Bales Recognized With Workplace Achievement Award
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
Best and Brightest names Bales Metal Surface Solutions as one of its 2022 “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.”
Cutting Tool Insert Options for Turning HRSA Materials
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Consideration of the types of tools used to turn heat-resistant super alloys commonly used for aerospace components is a necessary part of developing an effective machining process for those materials.
Expanded Line of Starch-Based Compostable Resins
| Plastics Technology
Green Dot Bioplastics Terratek BD line has added new grades for single-use and packaging applications.
AkzoNobel Creates Jobs With Investment in Two French Facilities
Chris Pasion | Products Finishing
The company has made a €20 million investment to increase and improve production at two of its sites in France.
#workforcedevelopment
TyPack, productor de envases de PET reciclado, inaugura planta en Zapopan
| Plastics Technology México
La empresa de origen chileno TyPack se especializa en envases de PET 100 % reciclado que se utilizan para el transporte de bayas.
Advances in PET Bottle & Cap Molding at Drinktec Show
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Easier label separation, higher rPET content, Industry 4.0 digitalization options, lighter CSD bottles, and more at German trade fair.
Facilitará Surface Finishing México encuentros de negocios
Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México
AMAS abrió el registro a su plataforma de encuentros de negocios para facilitar el encuentro entre empresas proveedoras de acabados y potenciales empresas compradoras de sus servicios durante SFM.
Servo-Hydraulic Machine Range Adds Multicomponent Models
| Plastics Technology
Absolute Haitian says the Mars and Jupiter Lines will now offer multicomponent models, complementing the 2K all-electric Zhafir.
FEMIA pronostica crecimiento de 18 % para la industria aeroespacial en 2022
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
La Federación Mexicana de la Industria Aeroespacial estima un crecimiento de 8,000 millones de dólares en el valor de las exportaciones al final de este año.
Soraluce Demonstrates Hardware and Software Advances at Annual Summit
| Modern Machine Shop
The company continues to refine its large-format machine tools with its dynamic workpiece stabilization capabilities and connected software infrastructure.
PlastiVan Advocates Early for Careers in Plastics and Moldmaking
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
The mission of PlastiVan, a national STEM educational outreach program, is to change the perception of plastics one classroom at a time and promote careers in plastics.
#workforcedevelopment
Vestas implements composites 3D printing to increase efficiency for blade alignment tools
Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld
A Markforged digital repository and multi-material 3D printers enable faster, more accurate and less costly manufacture of a variety of tools and blade components across Vestas sites.
Technology Days Returns
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
After a two-year hiatus, Arburg’s Technology Days event (June 22-25) returned in 2022 bring customers and plastics trade press from around the world to the company’s global headquarters in Lossburg, Germany.
Get Smart(er) While You Watch
| Additive Manufacturing
“Smart(er) Shop” — brought to you by Autodesk — is a new IMTS+ show addressing analog shopfloor problems by applying affordable, easy-to-install digital solutions.
Machine Monitoring Solution Enables Real-Time Communication
Jenny Rush | Production Machining
IMTS 2022: Scytec DataXchange machine monitoring solution from Shop Floor Automations captures data in real time and monitors for a variety of applications.
Threading On A Lathe
| Modern Machine Shop
The right choices in tooling and technique can optimize the thread turning process.
Informe filtrado afirma que la Torre Eiffel se encuentra plagada de óxido
| Products Finishing México
Un informe confidencial filtrado a la revista francesa Marianne señala que la Torre Eiffel de París se encuentra en condiciones preocupantes debido a la cantidad de óxido que plaga la estructura.
Hydraulic Press Solution for Automation and Custom Applications
| Modern Machine Shop
Greenerd reveals its 2500 Ton Compression Molding Press designed with a distinct mold transfer system, improving safety of surrounding personnel and minimizing idle time between cycles.