Seminario E-Coat 2022, una oportunidad para interactuar con expertos: Miguel Guía de TTX México

| Products Finishing México

En esta entrevista, el representante de servicio técnico de TTX México, Miguel Guía, habla sobre el próximo Seminario E-Coat México a celebrarse del 18 al 20 de enero en la Ciudad de México.

VEM Expands Injection Molding Cleanroom Operations in Thailand

| Plastics Technology

The California based injection molding and moldmaking firm with a global footprint has upgraded the classification and doubled the size of its cleanroom in Rayong.

Nativos digitales en vehículos eléctricos superarían a las armadoras tradicionales

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Una investigación contratada por Hexagon revela que solo el 8 % de los fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM) automotrices ven a los nuevos productores de vehículos eléctricos, nativos en tecnología, como una amenaza, a pesar de la evidencia de que no invertir en digitalización puede costarles el mercado.  

Customized resin flow mesh products save time, cost for wind turbine blade manufacturers

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

As longer composite wind blades are developed, customized mesh products help OEMs and kitting companies control resin flow and remove air voids during infusion.

E-commerce Platform for CNC, AM Businesses

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

DigiFabster released e-commerce platform with plug-and-play functionality, three step ordering process and more.

DNV to Acquire Applied Risk

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

DNV and Applied Risk will join forces with the aim of building the world’s largest industrial cyber security practice, defending critical infrastructure against emergent cyber threats.
#workforcedevelopment

Buscan acelerar la transición digital empresarial

| Modern Machine Shop México

El Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo aprobó un esquema de cooperación técnica por 150,000 dólares para que la Secretaría de Economía de México implemente políticas para acelerar la transición digital, en especial la digitalización automotriz.

Lean Transfer Machine PICCOLA

| Production Machining

PICCOLA CNC Lean transfer machine, extremely flexible and productive, able to perform boring, milling, threading, turning operations with static or rotating part. This Machine configuration can be up to 56 units with 3 CNC axes on three ways (vertical from the top, the bottom and radial). (Sponsored)

ASTM International firma memorando de entendimiento con el organismo nacional de normas de México

| Plastics Technology México

Este acuerdo entre la Sociedad Americana para Pruebas y Materiales (ASTM International) y la Dirección General de Normas (DGN) de México servirá para difundir y compartir información sobre altos estándares de calidad.
#regulations

Injection Machine Line Comes Equipped With Microcellular Foam Technology

| Plastics Technology

LS Mtron’s ONE* MuCell machine line features 10 models ranging from 550 to 3600 tons and is outfitted with Trexel’s MuCell technology.

“La política debe guiar con sensatez y establecer marco regulatorio para los plásticos”: Reifenhäuser

| Plastics Technology México

En entrevista con la organización de la feria K, Ulrich Reifenhäuser, presidente del Consejo Asesor de Expositores de la K y presidente de la Asociación de Maquinaria de Plásticos y Caucho dentro de la VDMA, habló sobre el cambio climático, la eficiencia energética y el papel de la política en la regulación de los plásticos.

Insert Geometries Expansion Provides More Cost-Efficient Steel Turning Solutions

| MoldMaking Technology

The ISO-EcoTurn turning insert line has an additional 63 inserts in new geometries with increased nose radii and chipbreaker-style options.

Plastic Design & Manufacturing is Acquired by Executive Team

| MoldMaking Technology

Mike Groff, founder of the Montana based injection molder and moldmaker, has transferred ownership.

Toray Advanced Composites leads research consortium for LH2 composite tank developments

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Dutch industries, institutes join Toray Advanced Composites for the manufacture of a civil aviation-focused lightweight composite tank which can withstand very low temperatures.

Plastic Omnium New Energies division ramps up focus on hydrogen mobility

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Hydrogen portfolio, new company hires and expansion in capabilities including increased production capacity, R&D and new production line implementation continue to expand under this division.

What Would You Notice in Someone Else’s Shop?

Derek Korn | Production Machining

If you’re an owner or manager of a CNC machine shop, do you get to visit other shops often? And, if so, what do you keep an eye out for?

Farsoon, Covestro Strengthen Cooperation in Engineering Powders

| Additive Manufacturing

Collaboration entails successful use of Covestro PBT and TPU powders on Farsoon plastic laser sintering machines.

Honeywell y Sacyr se alían para revolucionar el reciclaje de plásticos

| Plastics Technology México

Una planta española utilizará la tecnología UpCycle, de Honeywell, que amplía la cantidad de tipos de plásticos que pueden ser reciclados y que, combinada con otros métodos de reciclaje, podría incrementar la cantidad de plásticos reciclados un 90 %.

Printed Polymers that Change Shape Once in a Predefined Way When Heated?

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Fraunhofer’s new 4D Printing technology can shrink printed objects up to 63%.    

Essentium Adding Metal Additive Manufacturing Capabilities for Industrial-Scale Production

| Additive Manufacturing

Essentium is developing AM technology to enable metal parts production at a new level of speed, scale and economics.

Full-Grip Chuck Jaws Hold Delicate Workpieces Without Marring

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Dillon Manufacturing says its full-grip chuck jaws are ideal for high-speed machining, as well as precision boring, tapping, drilling and finishing across virtually all industrial markets. Brass provides a softer surface without marring or marking of the workpiece surface.

Additive Manufacturing Insights from Formnext 2021

Stephanie Hendrixson | Modern Machine Shop

Additive manufacturing encapsulates more than the 3D printer, and so too does AM's largest trade show. Lessons and trends gleaned from the 2021 in-person event.