Hoffer Plastics Expands Sales Team to Deliver Deeper Industry Expertise
Jann Bond | MoldMaking Technology
Key hires and promotions fuel sales growth, accelerate innovation and deepen customer partnerships.
Grob Rotary Table Enhances Precision in Turbine Part Machining
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Grob Systems Inc.’s Vario Rotary Table is designed for accurate machining of bladed turbine parts and thin-walled components with customizable configurations.
Alcamare y NEXTLOOPP redefinen el futuro del polipropileno reciclado en las Américas
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
NEXTLOOPP suma a Alcamare como su primer reciclador norteamericano, abriendo paso a una nueva etapa en el reciclaje de PP grado alimentario mediante separación inteligente, procesos de descontaminación y validación con marcas globales.
Centro de mecanizado CNC Cheto SiC1000HD para moldes de gran capacidad
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
El modelo SiC1000HD, de Cheto, ofrece mayor capacidad y potencia para operaciones de barrenado profundo y fresado en componentes de moldes pequeños y medianos.
Omax Waterjet Cutting Machines Enhance Performance, Versatility
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Hypertherm Associates’ Omax Maxiem X Series JetMachining Centers is designed for high-performance cutting with advanced features and customization options.
Nissan expande sus instalaciones en Aguascalientes
| Modern Machine Shop México
Arrancó la construcción de las nuevas instalaciones de la planta Nissan A1 en Aguascalientes, donde se ensamblarán las primeras pick-up fabricadas en el estado.
Powder Coating on Aluminum Extrusions
Rodger Talbert | Products Finishing
What may be the cause of chipping and adhesion loss when powder coating aluminum? PF columnist Rodger Talbert explores some potential causes and ways to mitigate the problem.
Skipping the Dovetail Saves Setup Time for High-End Parts
Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop
Relying on crimping and sacrificial frames instead of dovetails cuts operations from Novo Modo’s high-end, high-mix work. What’s more, it supports the shop’s tight features and tighter tolerances.
Stadler y Ecourbis consolidan alianza para una megaplanta de valorización en Brasil
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
En alianza, las dos compañías construirán en São Paulo la UTM Leste, una planta automatizada para optimizar la clasificación y valorización de residuos urbanos.
Flowserve Wins Prestigious Innovation Award in the Chemical Industry
| Valve Magazine
Innomag TB-Mag dual drive selected as top product for chemical plant operations.
ITT to Acquire SPX FLOW
| Valve Magazine
Significantly expanding leadership position in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies.
Boeing and Airbus complete acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Aerospace giants retake ownership of former commercial assets, while Spirit offshoots into separate but independent subsidiaries Spirit Defense and Short Brothers, a Boeing Company.
Nueva alianza Aduro–ECOCE para reciclar plásticos complejos
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
La alianza entre Aduro y ECOCE evaluará la HCT como opción de reciclaje químico para empaques flexibles, buscando nuevas rutas de circularidad en México.
Progressive presenta ProFile v5 para gestión de moldes
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
ProFile v5 ofrece integración con MES y ERP, monitoreo inteligente de salud del molde y una app renovada para optimizar producción y mantenimiento
High-Speed Machining: Principles, Benefits and Practical Advice
| Production Machining
A manufacturer of air turbine spindles suggests best practices when using small-diameter tools for precision, high-speed machining operations.
Seco Drill Provides High-Feed Performance
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The Seco X-Tip Drill features a high-feed geometry provides faster, cleaner holes with less downtime, while its recyclable tips support sustainability goals.
Coast Guard Counters Corrosion by Swapping Metal for 3D Printed Polymer: Pic of the Week
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Switching from cast bronze to 3D printed Ultem reduces the cost and difficulty of replacing an on-ship drain, saving an estimated $200K per Coast Guard cutter.
PCS Company Launches Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Ejector Pins
Loraine DeBonis | Plastics Technology
Through-hardened ejector pins in inch and metric sizes are designed for superior wear resistance in medical and PVC molding applications and cleanroom environments.
Sustainability Best Practices for a Small or Medium Manufacturer
Hannah Mason | Manufacturing Connected
Hoffer Plastics shares practical sustainability decisions it’s made over time, from recycling to ways to reduce water and energy usage.
Nikon Corp. upgrades XT V X-ray, CT inspection system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Software and hardware enhancements support improved nondestructive inspection of electronics and fiber-reinforced products for quality control, R&D and failure analysis.
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United Flow Technologies Announces Strategic Investment From Berkshire Partners
| Valve Magazine
Collaboration will strengthen UFT’s mission to advance water and wastewater infrastructure across the U.S.
How a Recycling Titan Used a Demand Spike To Invest in the Future
Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology
KW Plastics expanded polyolefin recycling capability with new quality assurance lab, sorting equipment and additional washing capacity.