Velo3D’S Sapphire XC 1MZ EnableS Large-format Metal 3D Printing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The printer is designed to significantly increase throughput up to 400% and lower costs by up to 75% compared to the original Sapphire.

CNC Simulation Software Uses Data for Smarter Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Modern Machine Shop

The latest version of CNC simulation software incorporates enhancements and new features focusing on using data for smarter, more informed manufacturing.

2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Components

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold components make the mold work and the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product. Key components include mold bases, pins, ejectors, lifters, bushings, guides and alignment devices.

Calculating an Injection Molding Machine’s Carbon Footprint

| Plastics Technology

Arburg has utilized the ISO TS 1467:2018 standard, which determines the greenhouse gas emissions of a product, to help its customers calculate the product carbon footprint (PCF) of its injection molding machines.

Con enfoque en digitalización y sustentabilidad, en 2022 regresaron los Arburg Technology Days

| Plastics Technology México

Durante los cuatro días del evento, expertos de Arburg lideraron discusiones sobre moldeo por inyección “inteligente” con materiales reciclados y bioplásticos, el portal arburgXworld, la unidad de control Gestica y su asistente digital aXw Control FillAssist.  

AkzoNobel nombra a Gregoire Poux-Guillaume como nuevo director ejecutivo

| Products Finishing México

Gregoire Poux-Guillaume se convertirá en el nuevo director ejecutivo (CEO) de AkzoNobel a partir de noviembre de 2022.

Machine Monitoring Solution Enables Real-Time Communication

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: Scytec DataXchange machine monitoring solution from Shop Floor Automations captures data in real time and monitors for a variety of applications.

AkzoNobel Set to Acquire Wheel Liquid Coatings Business

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

The acquisition of German-based Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH is set to close before the end of 2022.

Headless Clamp Enables Simultaneous Clamping and Locating

| Modern Machine Shop

Carr Lane Manufacturing displays its Carr Lock headless clamping system at IMTS 2022.

Grupo Hi-Tec celebró 30 años de actividades en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Grupo Hi-Tec realizó la celebración de su 30 aniversario acompañado de clientes, amigos, colaboradores e invitados especiales. 

Registration Is Open for 2022 Electroless Nickel Conference

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The education event is produced by Gardner Business Media and Products Finishing Magazine, and is the first conference focused on the process since 2007.

Tunnel Gates for Mold Designers, Part 1

Jim Fattori | Plastics Technology

Of all the gate types, tunnel gates are the most misunderstood. Here’s what you need to know to choose the best design for your application.

Backworking Holders Designed to Reduce Setup Time

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: iSwiss Corporation will be launching its insert system, the Height Adjustable Backworking Holder X Type, which boasts precise coolant delivery and versatility.

Backworking Holders Designed to Reduce Setup Time

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: iSwiss Corporation will be launching its insert system, the Height Adjustable Backworking Holder X Type, which boasts precise coolant delivery and versatility.

Velocity Composites retains Nadcap certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Velocity retains its certification as a kitting service provider for the aerospace industry for another 18 months, adding to its clean audit history over the last five years.  

Noncontact 3D Measuring Equipment Achieves Accurate Molding Operations

| MoldMaking Technology

The Quantum Max from Faro Technologies is said to offer three laser line probes that optimize accuracy, speed or a blend of both, depending on project needs.

Noncontact 3D Measuring Equipment Achieves Accurate Operations

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS22: The Quantum Max from Faro Technologies is said to offer three laser line probes that optimize accuracy, speed or a blend of both, depending on project needs.

Nanostructured Zinc Nickel Solution Targets Oil & Gas Industries

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Coating system for oil and gas industries designed to replace cadmium, PTFE and ceramic-metallic coatings.

on Quality, Laser Welding Development, Q2 Sales Considerations, Lexus NX Hybrid & Tesla Numbers

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

COVID and microchip shortages didn’t help OEM initial quality. . .green lasers do a better job in welding copper. . .what do Q2 sales show about customer demand (yes, there are some inconsistencies there). . . the Lexus NX Hybrid is not just for the young. . . and why are there fewer Tesla help-wanted ads in Asia?
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Azco Corp. presents servo-controlled unwind and rewind unit

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The cantilever-designed unit is able to transfer between unwinding and rewinding via a change in the direction, torque and speed, controlled by an HMI touch screen. 

3D Printed Putter Tailored to the Golfer: The Cool Parts Show #49

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

An engineering student in South Africa used metal and polymer 3D printing in tandem to create a putter customized to the individual golfer’s swing.

Domo Chemicals & Hynamics to Produce Nylons from Non-Fossil-Fuel Hydrogen

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The partnership project in France will supply 100% of the annual production of key nylon component hexamethylene diamine by 2027.