High-Precision Grinders Capture Optimal Mold Surface Finishes

| MoldMaking Technology

Okamoto Corp. highlights the ACC-SA1 series and ACC-32·80CHiQ grinding machines at IMTS 2022 for moldmakers, featuring a degree of precision, flatness and a smooth surface finish.

Doosan Machine Tools Changes Name to DN Solutions

| MoldMaking Technology

The company, under the leadership of its parent company, DN Automotive, will be reborn as a total manufacturing solutions provider through identifying and investing new growth opportunities.

on ZF, the RAV4 Prime, Ford Outdoors, OEM-Supplier Relations & Even More

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

How is ZF transforming its business? What is the Toyota RAV4 Prime all about? Why is Ford creating outdoor-style packages? How are OEM-supplier relationships? All that and more? (Yes.)

Machine Shop Leans on Rotary Transfer for Higher Efficiency

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

A firearm parts supplier’s lean manufacturing methods help it discover the many advantages of rotary transfer technology.

Doosan Machine Tools ahora se llama DN Solutions

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

En una ceremonia realizada en la feria SIMTOS 2022 de Seúl, la empresa de origen surcoreano anunció su nuevo nombre.

Hot Runner Controls Add VPN Remote Access

| Plastics Technology

Spark Industries says the new application provides a secure and easy way to connect to its hot runner controls from a remote PC—that is a device not on the same network as the HMIs.

S&B Selected as Contractor for New Hope Energy Advanced Plastics Recycling Unit

| Plastics Technology

New Hope Energy and Total Energies collaboration for an advanced plastics recycling unit gains momentum.

Manufacturing Jobs: Who's Hiring Right Now?

| Modern Machine Shop

With Modern Machine Shop’s job board, stay current on which manufacturing jobs are available right now.
#workforcedevelopment

RAPID + TCT 2022 Report: Advancing into the Next Season of Additive Manufacturing: AM Radio #18

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Editors Stephanie Hendrixson, Peter Zelinski and Julia Hider share observations, insights and photos from the latest RAPID + TCT trade show. 

Paneles de expertos sobre reciclaje de plásticos en Plastics Recycling LATAM

| Plastics Technology México

En el marco de la conferencia Plastics Recycling LATAM se realizarán cuatro paneles que buscan exponer y discutir diferentes puntos de vista en torno al reciclaje en México y en América Latina. En cada uno de estos espacios, recicladores, procesadores, dueños de marca y agremiaciones serán protagonistas.

Remote Monitoring for Range of Critical Applications

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

ATC Diversified Electronics’ Sensert system enables sensor data to be monitored in real time, and alerts can be triggered based on customizable thresholds.

Reworking Off-Spec Material? Add Some Science to the Mix

| Plastics Technology

Reworking off-specification material and low-demand material is good for the compounder and good for the environment. Here’s how to make sure it’s good for the customer too.

Tendencias del sector metalmecánico a nivel global

Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México

Más y mejor ciberseguridad, adopción de metodologías esbeltas y digitalización, uso de la manufactura aditiva, robots colaborativos y la automatización son las principales tendencias que está adoptando el sector metalmecánico a escala mundial.

Transforme el piso de su planta y controle el proceso de producción con Epicor

| Modern Machine Shop México

Conozca cómo Epicor Kinetic lo apoya en el control y planeación de su producción y algunos de los retos que enfrentan las empresas de manufactura sin una solución ERP. (Contenido patrocinado)

WTech invertirá 180 millones de dólares en Jalisco

| Modern Machine Shop México

La compañía mexicana WTech anunció la creación de la primera planta de ensamblaje de vehículos tácticos en México.

Experts forecast taller, more economical wind plant designs in the future

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

NREL researchers elicited more than 140 professional opinions concerning 2035 expectations, noting onshore wind turbines reaching 130 meters and plant sizes up to 1,100 MW.  
#economics

Toray and Bell collaborate on new NCAMP design allowable dataset for 3960 prepreg system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Allowable design dataset establishes conformity requirements and process specifications for traditional hand layup and AFP of the 3960 prepreg system in aerospace applications.

Doosan Machine Tools Changes Name to DN Solutions

Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop

The company, under the leadership of its parent company, DN Automotive, will be reborn as a total manufacturing solutions provider through identifying and investing new growth opportunities.

Cotesa GmbH selects Airborne to supply a fully automated edge sealing system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The robotic production system will automate Cotesa’s edge sealing operations for complex, 3D composite parts for the automotive and aerospace industries on-the-fly, while also maintaining accurate resin dispensing.

Cobot Integration Boosts Repeatable, Reliable Toolroom Production

| MoldMaking Technology

The ReadyCobot highlighted by FastHeat by Spark Industries enable tool shops and molders to overcome labor shortages, improve quality and lead time, gain scheduling flexibility and reduce costs.

3A Composites Core Materials acquires Solvay’s TegraCore foam

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

PPSU thermoplastic foam with enhanced fire-retardant properties to be targeted for the aerospace, marine and rail markets.

How to Use LinkedIn If You Are Selling in the Manufacturing Industry

| Gardner Web

This article discusses efficient strategies you may wish to incorporate to maximize brand presence and conversation on LinkedIn.