An Interview with Andrew Kossowski, Veterans Metal

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Andrew Kossowski, owner of Veterans Metal, a metal finishing business with a 30-year legacy, discusses his plan for transforming the company’s operations with smart technology and automations.

Gardner Business Index - December 2021: 57.6

Michael Guckes | Gardner Intelligence

GBI Ends 2021 Slightly Better Than Where the Year Started
#economics

Precision Metal Forming Assn Recognizes KYZEN Chemist

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

KYZEN Senior Chemist Recognized With 2021 Women’s Excellence in Metal Forming and Fabricating Award.

Los hechos más sobresalientes para la industria de acabados mexicana durante 2021

Rosario Taracena | Products Finishing México

Desde el regreso de los eventos presenciales hasta la apertura de nuevas operaciones, pasando por el anuncio de nuevas inversiones debido a la tendencia al nearshoring y la entrada en vigor del T-MEC, el 2021 trajo grandes noticias para el segmento de acabados superficiales en México.

Cinco artículos para entender el panorama de la manufactura en México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Además de los artículos técnicos, en Modern Machine Shop México publicamos mensualmente análisis e informes sobre el comportamiento de las distintas industrias manufactureras del país. Aquí una selección de lo más leído en 2021.

4 Ways “Tag and Track” Technology Keeps Data Chains Intact

Matt Danford | Modern Machine Shop

Scannable images and tags inextricably link relevant information with workpieces, cutting tools and other physical assets.

Saber Hacer: cinco artículos técnicos destacados en 2021

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Saber Hacer es el espacio en el que mensualmente publicamos artículos técnicos de reconocidos expertos sobre moldeo por inyección, moldes, extrusión y materiales. Esta es una selección de los más leídos en 2021.

Expectativas sobre las economías regionales en 2022

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Banco de México refiere que las expectativas de inversión en activos fijos para los próximos doce meses continúan en la zona de expansión en las cuatro regiones del país.

Nasmyth TMF Achieves NADCAP Accreditation for Non-destructive Testing

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Metal finishing, painting and non-destructive testing specialist Nasmyth TMF has achieved NADCAP accreditation for non-destructive testing services for the aerospace and defense industries.

ASM International, ASTM International Partner on Educational Courses

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The jointly developed educational products will include a variety of digital short courses, e-learning courses and live, in-person courses covering topics such as additive manufacturing, corrosion, metallographic techniques, materials characterization and welding.
#regulations #workforcedevelopment

A Billion Pounds of PVC Pellets ... and Still Counting

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

PVC compounder Roscom credits 40-yr relationship with Italian machine builder Bausano for reaching this milestone.  

Niigata Launches HMC With Hardened, Ground Inverted V-Shaped Slideways

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

According to Niigata, the HN800-V is built with the rigidity and accuracy necessary to perform ultra-precise contour machining and boring of components with critical tolerances.

Make Your Auxiliaries More Energy Efficient

| Plastics Technology

Don’t overlook your auxiliaries when you’re looking for areas to cut energy consumption. Implementing simple changes won’t break the bank and could pay off big by improving your bottom line and reduce your carbon footprint.

Choose Your Favorite PM Cover Shot: Win Some PM Swag

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Production Machining magazine had some interesting — possibly atypical — cover imagery last year. Chime in to let us know which one was your favorite for a chance to win some free PM gear.

Markforged Director and Co-Founder Greg Mark departs from company

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Effective Dec. 29, 2021, Mark leaves behind significant technological contributions to the additive manufacturing company.

PPG Offers New Colors for Coating Architectural Aluminum

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PPG Coraflon Platinum powder coating combines color with corrosion protection.

Use Pressure Control to Minimize Process Variations in Single-Screw Extrusion

| Plastics Technology

You can improve process stability in extrusion by using pressure-control feedback. The stability of the process is based on the pressure variation in the adapter after the extruder. Trials on a variety of polymers revealed how effective this approach can be.

Roadmapping Workshop Reveals Key Pain Points and Leverage Areas of Advanced Tooling Manufacturing

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Oak Ridge National Laboratory and The University of Toledo, College of Engineering workshop reveals the challenges facing U.S. mold builders and identifies efforts needed to decrease dependence on offshore tooling.

United Grinding’s Studer RoboLoad Offers Seamless Part-Loading Automation

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The machine operation requires no programming knowledge, enabling better production flexibility and a higher degree of operating comfort.

Xometry Acquires Thomas

| Plastics Technology

The digital marketplace for on-demand manufacturing acquired the product sourcing, supplier selection and digital marketing provider for $300 million.

SPE Automotive Awards Give Nod to 'Firsts' & Pandemic Solutions

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The 50th annual automotive innovations awards recognized several “firsts” and an added category of innovative solutions for COVID-19 protection. 

Mastercam 2022 será presentado en FITMA

| Modern Machine Shop México

FITMA: Mastercam (stand 1839) presentará la versión 2022 de su software CAM.