Adapting to the New Norm: Supply Chain Disruptions

| Modern Machine Shop

Many manufacturers are using ERP solutions to manage material and equipment inventories, helping them to weather the unpredictability of supply chains in crisis.

¿Cómo puede enfrentar la escasez de semiconductores la industria automotriz de México?

| Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con especialista de la firma consultora EY, la industria automotriz tendrá que reevaluar su cadena de suministro sus inventarios y sus capacidades internas para evitar una crisis similar en el futuro.

Inyectora ELIOS 4500 con unidad de cierre totalmente eléctrica, de Netstal

| Plastics Technology México

Netstal optimizó el modelo más pequeño de la serie Elios con una fuerza de cierre de 4500 kN y ganancias en eficiencia energética.

ACS Group & MiVue PTXPO Spotlight

| Plastics Technology

ACS Group discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

Free Web Version of RoboDK Offers Accessibility, Ease of Use

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

RoboDK’s new web version provides a free, installation-free option for creating simple robotic programs and loading pre-made simulations.

ACS Group & MiVue PTXPO Spotlight

| MoldMaking Technology

ACS Group discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

Investigan procesamiento láser para materiales altamente reflectantes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Con el fin de mejorar el rendimiento del láser verde para la producción de uniones en componentes de vehículos eléctricos, se está desarrollando un concepto integral bajo el nombre “GreenPls”.

Honeywell UOP Ecofining: tecnología para producir nafta renovable

| Plastics Technology México

Esta nueva solución de Honeywell permite la producción de alto rendimiento de nafta a partir de materias primas sostenibles como el aceite de cocina usado y las grasas animales.

Mikron añade una versión tórica a la familia de fresas

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una versión tórica, Mikron Tool amplió su familia de fresas CrazyMill Cool P&S, desarrollada para operaciones de desbaste y acabado.

9T Labs’ Red Series awarded Red Dot Design Award 2022

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Red Series, used for the production of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer components, has been officially recognized as a standout in aesthetic design and functionality.

Joby Aviation nears completion of Part 135 Air Carrier Certification

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Joby Aviation has begun the fourth of five stages to receive its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA, a critical step to operating its composites-intensive eVTOL as an air taxi service.

Aimplas joins LIGHTCAR project to develop eco-friendly composite materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Funded by the Valencian Innovation Agency, novel long fiber thermoplastics aim to lighten electric vehicle batteries by 50-70%

Expansion begins at Hexcel engineered core operations plant in Morocco

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The site will double in size by 2023 to meet increasing demand for lightweight advanced composites from aerospace customers.

Dry Ice Blasters Prove Sustainable, Non-Abrasive Mold Cleaning Action

| MoldMaking Technology

So, what if molds could talk? Cold Jet emphasizes the importance of using dry ice cleaning via its MicroClean 2 system for a quick and effective way to cleaning molds in-situ and at operating temperature.

Swissplast Group to produce large-scale 3D-printed components via hybrid LFAM machine

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Developed between CMS Advanced Materials Technology and the Fraunhofer Institute, the additive technology produces thermoplastic granulates reinforced with carbon or glass fiber.

Additive Manufacturing conference 2022 opens call for presentations

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The 2022 Additive Manufacturing Conference program, put on by advanced materials sister brand, Additive Manufacturing Media, focuses on 3D printing for scale production.

Conair Group PTXPO Spotlight

| MoldMaking Technology

Conair discusses the upcoming Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO) March 29-31

FRX Polymers’ Flame Retardants Granted a GreenScreen Benchmark 3 Score for Electronic Devices

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Three Nofia polymeric phosphorus-based FR additives earn one of the industry’s highest green non-toxic indicators of ESG compliance.

Desktop Metal Ships First Additive Manufacturing Production System to Stanley Black & Decker

| Modern Machine Shop

The P-50 is designed to mass produce high-performance metal parts with the repeatability and cost required to compete with conventional manufacturing.

Hurco Announces a Third Round of Apprenticeship Program

Chris Pasion | MoldMaking Technology

The Field Service Apprenticeship is a two-year program that starts with a 12-week immersive introduction to the industry that merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom training.
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Kyocera presenta nueva serie de fresas MFH-Max

| Modern Machine Shop México

Según Kyocera la serie MFH-Max ofrece una nueva alternativa a las fresas de 90° convencionales para el desbaste y el acabado medio.

On-Demand Webinar - Binder Jetting Solutions: Process Walk-Through, Metallurgy and Finishing

| Modern Machine Shop

Take a deep dive into the key steps of metal binder jetting, part characteristics and system capabilities, the resulting metallurgy, and finishing methods.