On Audi Sport, Aesthetic of Machinery, and New Manufacturers

Gary S. Vasilash | Gardner Web

Audi has had an innovative approach to racing, and its Dakar hybrid is no different. A look at designs from Maybach, Morgan and Pininfarina. Foxconn is serious about automotive manufacturing. KPMG’s survey reveals the viability of going “asset-light.” And a new vehicular automotive display will put you in the metaverse.

A Top Shop in the Time of COVID

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

2021 Top Shop Georgia Powder Coating discusses taking care of people and customer service in challenging times.

An Interview with Caleb Morrison, Atotech

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Caleb Morrison, ConAg Regional Sector Leader for Atotech, discusses platings and coatings in the construction and agricultural markets. 

Cloeren Donates $500,000 for 'Mechatronics' Program at Texas College

| Plastics Technology

Leading extrusion die and feedblock builder helping Lamar State College Orange start  mechanical, manufacturing and maintenance (mechatronics) program.  

FITMA se llevará a cabo del 18 al 20 de enero en la Ciudad de México

| Products Finishing México

La primera edición de FITMA, la Feria Internacional de Tecnología y Manufactura para América Latina, se llevará a cabo del 18 al 20 de enero de 2022 en el Centro Citibanamex de la Ciudad de México.

Big Kaiser Changes Name to Big Daishowa

Jenny Rush | Modern Machine Shop

Big Kaiser, member of the Big Daishowa group, to change name to Big Daishowa; the name change will not affect product lines or operations.

Nuevo sitio web y portal de usuario final de Mitutoyo

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Mitutoyo America Corporation compartió las funcionalidades de su nuevo sitio web así como de MyMitutoyo, su portal para usuarios finales.

Polyolefin Pressure Pipe Can Now be Biaxially Oriented

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Technology introduced by SABIC reportedly improves properties across the board and cuts resin use by at least 30%.  

México: Balance de la inversión extranjera directa y el nearshoring

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En México, de enero a septiembre de 2021, el 38.4% de la Inversión Extranjera Directa correspondió a nuevas inversiones.

Amerimold 2021 Post-Show Flashback: Maintain

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Products, equipment and services for surface treatment, mold maintenance and repair were some of the more popular items on the Amerimold show floor this year.

Instron introduces Bluehill Central lab management software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Unlike localized management, Bluehill Central features a central platform to simplify file and user management, lower risks associated to testing errors and uncomplicate regulatory compliance.
#regulations

SIFCO ASC Refines Titanium Plating Process Using Automation

Chris Pasion | Products Finishing

Existing titanium plating techniques tend to be highly corrosive, potentially poisonous or short-lived in their effectiveness, according to SIFCO ASC. The company undertook extensive experiments with two widely used titanium alloys to find a more efficient plating process.

Kyzen’s Metalnox M310 Aqueous Cleaning Fluid Cleans Soft Metals

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

The company says M6310 works successfully in both spray and immersion cleaning processes at low concentrations.

Reciclaje de plásticos: logros y desafíos para impulsar la circularidad

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

La Fundación Ellen MacArthur presentó el tercer informe de progreso del Compromiso Global para el plástico que analiza cómo las empresas signatarias están respondiendo a los objetivos propuestos para llegar a una economía circular. Hablamos con Thais Vojvodic, gerente de la Red de Pactos de Plásticos, para comprender los hallazgos clave de este nuevo reporte.

Precision Machining Index Up on the Return of Employees

Michael Guckes | Production Machining

Hiring activity lifts overall index.

Zünd Connect Gives Cutting Performance Data at a Glance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Zünd Connect supplies valuable key performance indicators for assessing how efficiently cutting systems are working. The tool consists of multiple dashboards with specific options for evaluating data.

New Kennametal Turning System Has Eight Cutting Edges Per Insert

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Kennametal’s Fix8 turning system is said to increase productivity of heavy-duty turning operations while providing the lowest cost per edge and reducing cutting forces up to 15%.

Pulsed Electrochemical Machining as Postprocessing for AM

| Additive Manufacturing

Pulsed electrochemical machining is a production metal AM-ready form of postprocessing with short cycle times and long tool life.

SABIC Selects Bamberger Polymers as Distributor for Americas

| Plastics Technology

SABIC has announced Bamberger Polymers as an authorized distributor of its engineering thermoplastics and polyolefins in the Americas.

Stadler y RecycleMe anuncian colaboración en reciclabilidad de envases

| Plastics Technology México

Stadler realizará pruebas de clasificación que permitan establecer la reciclabilidad de envases y compartirá esa información con los clientes de RecycleMe.

Vektek estrena abrazaderas con diseño patentado

| Modern Machine Shop México

Vektek presentó abrazaderas de eslabón de doble palanca de montaje en cartucho, cuyo diseño es posible gracias a su lengüeta giratoria patentada, que ofrece 360 grados de posicionamiento de la palanca/cuerpo.

HRC Group, VOSS Fluids agree to jointly develop future Type IV hydrogen storage systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Agreement combines HRC Group’s expertise in developing Type IV composite pressure vessels and VOSS’ knowledge in high-pressure valves and coupling systems.