Máquina multitarea de doble torreta

| Modern Machine Shop México

La máquina multitarea de doble torreta SC-100X2, de Nakamura-Tome, utiliza dos herramientas a cada lado de la torreta superior para el mecanizado superpuesto.

Mini Workpiece Positioning System Offers Fast, Flexible Setup

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

SMW Autoblok’s 40-mm Workpiece Positioning System (WPS) Mini is designed to reduce setup times and offer flexibility, especially for small workpieces that require quick part changeover.

Nuestro principal reto es generarnos la oportunidad

Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México

A la ingeniera Elissa Girón no le asustan los retos porque ha podido enfrentar con éxito muchos a lo largo de su experiencia como profesional. No obstante, considera que las mujeres en la industria deben ser fuertes emocionalmente, prepararse y aprender de quienes tengan más experiencia que ellas.

NPE 2024 será liderado por dos mujeres

| Plastics Technology México

Se trata del primer dúo femenino que lidera el comité de NPE en su historia. Annina Donaldson y Tammy Straw ejercen como presidente y vicepresidente del Comité de Ventas y Marketing de la feria, respectivamente.

UTComp announces ASNT-compliant certification program for UltraAnalytix inspection personnel

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The UltraAnalytix inspection system is an ultrasonic NDT method providing Fitness-For-Service assessments for FRP composites by inspectors who are certified in accordance with ASNT SNT-TC-1A practice.

Bertsche Engineering presents novel CNC system for machining composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The solution, available in three-, four- and five-axis configurations, features a fully enclosed machining compartment and modular automatic fixturing system.

Established Laser Services Support Global Mold Builders

| MoldMaking Technology

Since its founding in 2004, Precision Laser Technology has upheld its commitment to high-quality, reliable laser graving services, including tool metallurgy, laser welding and texturing and direct part making.

Saertex opens production facility in Mexico for textile reinforcements

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Saertex Mexico S.A. de C.V plant will begin production of multiaxial glass fiber noncrimp fabrics immediately, with goals to add production lines for expansion into wind power sector.

Volocopter raises $170 million for composite eVTOL in first signing of Series E funding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

So far the UAM company has raised a total of $579 million in funds and signed with WP Investment for air taxi operations in South Korea, driving aircraft certification and commercial launch.

How This Motorcycle Startup Will Succeed With U.S. Production

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

Land Moto is the founder’s second motorcycle company. The first time, production was in China. This time, several factors help advance the effort to produce a low-cost bike in the United States. One of these is the way electrification opens doors to suppliers.

New Test Method for PP Pressure Piping

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

ASTM has approved a new standard method to help ensure PP pressure piping materials are resistant to disinfectants.
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Revolution Gets First-of-its-Kind LNO for Food-Contact PCR-LLDPE

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The company’s PCR can be used at content levels up to 100% in the manufacture of food-contact articles for all food types under nearly all conditions of use.  

Metalworking Technologies Targeting Mold Builders

| MoldMaking Technology

Inspection/measurement, cutting tools, design software, machining and automation equipment round out this technology roundup.

How SABIC Developed a Prototype Solid-State Water Meter Made from Amorphous Noryl PPO to Make an Entry in that Sector

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

  The company has demonstrated that GF Noryl can meet the required mechanical part performance level in injection molded complex parts to compete with incumbent thermoplastics and even brass.  

Multi-material toolbox for cost-effective, scalable EV battery enclosure design

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Mexico-based automotive Tier 1 Katcon has developed a “toolbox” of material, process and joining options aiming to serve a range of electric vehicle requirements.

GOM Suite 2021 Features Faster Scans, Specialized Workflows

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Capture 3D has released GOM Suite 2021, a consolidated ecosystem of GOM GmbH’s 3D metrology models that includes efficiency and capability upgrades.

Línea de recubrimiento en polvo automatizada impulsada por inteligencia artificial

| Products Finishing México

CoatingAI afirma que esta tecnología será la primera solución de control de circuito cerrado del mundo para procesos automatizados de recubrimiento en polvo.

Delta Tecnic presenta masterbatches para PVC en Plastimagen

| Plastics Technology México

Plastimagen: Los masterbatches que presenta Delta Tecnic (stand 335) son producidos para la coloración de PVC rígido y flexible, donde se requiere de una dilución muy rápida, homogeneidad del color y una solución limpia.

México registra crecimiento del 23 % en la producción de autopartes en 2021

| Plastics Technology México

México tuvo un crecimiento en la producción de autopartes de enero a noviembre de 2021, mientras que Estados Unidos mantuvo sus cifras y Canadá las redujo, aprovechando mejor el T-MEC.

Paperless Parts’ Quoting Platform Adds Advanced Analytics Feature

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

New functionality unlocks useful quote-to-order data and enables manufacturers to leverage information they have never had before to improve operations.

Mastercam Releases Beta for Global Public Testing

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Public beta testing program for Mastercam 2023 is available to current customers. Users will test the updated software and provide feedback for improvements.

Plastiblow Beefs Up Service for North American Blow Molders

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

New organization at Plastiblow distributor Globeius provides better technical assistance and spare-parts availability in North America.