Additive Manufacturing and the War in Ukraine: AM Radio #19

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In this latest episode of the AM Radio podcast, we dive into the ways that AM is providing aid and also being affected by the conflict in Ukraine. 

Plastics Recycling LATAM reúne a la comunidad de reciclaje de plásticos

Mauricio Pineda | Plastics Technology México

La primera edición de Plastics Recycling LATAM tiene como objetivo promover las oportunidades de negocio, el conocimiento y el networking de la comunidad de reciclaje de plásticos.

Air Chuck Features Self-Centering Jaws

| Modern Machine Shop

SMW Autoblok has released a 3+3 air chuck, including features that make it suitable for OCTG pipe threading.

Top 10 Most-Viewed Products of 2022 so far

Cara Ready | MoldMaking Technology

This year’s most-viewed products thus far, from software to machining and a whole lot more, are highlighted, indicating that it has already been an exciting year for the moldmaking industry. 

Instituto Estatal de Capacitación y GKN Celaya buscan mejorar modelo de capacitación

| Modern Machine Shop México

Mediante la Academia del Sector Automotriz, el Instituto Estatal de Capacitación (IECA) busca vincular a la academia y la industria.

Un vistazo a los contenidos de junio de PFM

| Products Finishing México

La editora de Products Finishing México repasa los principales contenidos de la edición de junio de 2022.

2022 Sourcing & Technology Guide: Mold Maintenance, Repair and Surface Treatment

| MoldMaking Technology

A proactive maintenance plan to properly treat a mold to keep it running will decrease repair costs. Proper treatment of the mold’s surface is key to quality, corrosion-resistance, wear and tool life.

Gerdau Graphene develops next-gen graphene-enhanced plastics, sees a future for fiber reinforcement

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Graphene-enhanced polymeric resin masterbatch formulas for polyethylene and polypropylene were created in Brazil, with consideration for carbon, glass and aramid fiber-reinforced masterbatches in future.  

AMULET project announces first call for SME participation, puts on networking/info event

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The AMULET consortium is looking for European SMEs to participate in R&D demonstration projects aiming to create new value chains for FRPs and CMCs. Deadline is June 30, 2022.  

Gosiger Named Exclusive U. S. Distributor for Jingdiao High-Speed and Graphite Machining Centers

| MoldMaking Technology

Availability of three- and five-axis high-precision machining centers focused on small, complex components for the die and mold industry are now supported by eight nationwide facilities.

Power Sliding Clamps Enable Faster Mold Changes

| MoldMaking Technology

Distributed in North America by Globeius Inc., the MouldPro Power Sliding Clamps can accommodate a range of different mold backplate sizes and thicknesses.

Sierra Space, Spirit AeroSystems aim to accelerate the commercialization of space

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

New, long-term agreement is to lower the cost of access to space, accelerate production of Shooting Star Cargo Modules as part of expanding Dream Chaser spaceplane franchise.  

Indicador de Pedidos Manufactureros mostró un alza anual en mayo

| Modern Machine Shop México

El subsector de Productos Metálicos, Maquinaria, Equipo y Muebles se ubicó en 54.3 puntos durante mayo de 2022, creciendo 2.9 puntos con relación al mismo mes de 2021.

Nozzle Leak Detector Helps Avoid Costly Repairs, Downtime

| Plastics Technology

PCS Company’s Nozzle Leak Detector (NLD) can sense plastic leakage between the mold and the machine nozzle, catching the problem before major maintenance is required.   

La Agencia Espacial Europea desarrolla recubrimientos para evitar el crecimiento de microbios en el espacio

| Products Finishing México

Las bacterias y hongos pueden representar una amenaza para la salud de los astronautas y la integridad de las naves, por ello, la Agencia Espacial Europea probará novedosos recubrimientos que eviten la reproducción de microorganismos en el espacio.

Sopladoras de carrera larga (‘shuttle’) para aplicaciones exigentes

| Plastics Technology México

Wilmington Machinery construye máquinas de soplado de carrera larga (shuttle) personalizadas para aplicaciones que no se adaptan bien a otras máquinas de este tipo en el mercado.

Registration is Now Open for the 2022 Additive Manufacturing Conference at IMTS

| Gardner Web

The leading event for production 3D printing will co-locate with IMTS 2022, North America’s largest manufacturing show

Moldes base para botellas ovaladas en PET aumentan la estabilidad y reducen el peso

| Plastics Technology México

La base StarLITE HPC, de Sidel, para botellas ovaladas, mantiene las botellas en posición vertical, reduce el peso y acelera el procesamiento.  

Ross Develops Customized, Fully Enclosed Mixing/Melting System

| Additive Manufacturing

The system features a specially designed elevator system which enables the mixers to be lowered to a maintenance position and raised to an operating height, thereby enabling gravity to feed from the melter into the holding tank.

Propelling the Digitization of Manufacturing

Julia Hider | Additive Manufacturing

The past three years have presented a range of challenges for manufacturers, accelerating the adoption of advanced, digital manufacturing technologies. The 2022 Formlabs Digital Factory Event reflected on the industry’s progress and its future.

MMT Chats: Twice the Efficiency with Canon Virginia Inc.'s Shuttle Mold System. Also, What Does Customer Outreach Look Like During a Pandemic?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Many people know Canon for their state-of-the-art cameras and equipment. Little do they know, they also have hands in the moldmaking industry. In this MMT Chat, MoldMaking Technology Editorial Director Christina Fuges had the chance to discuss Canon Virginia Inc.'s Shuttle Mold System with Director of Business Development Wayne Daniel. This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently. 

Tecnología de reducción de peso de moldes para botellas en PET también ahorra energía

| Plastics Technology México

Competek ofrece ahora una combinación de dos tecnologías existentes que prometen un ahorro de peso y energía en el moldeo por estirado-soplado de botellas en PET.