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Carbon Mobile relocates smartphone production to Germany
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
Carbon Mobile’s Carbon 1 MK II, a carbon fiber, plastic-neutral smartphone, aims to close the gap on e-waste.
#electronics
Teton Simulation introduces new AM simulation tool for BCN3D Stratos software
Chris Pasion | CompositesWorld
SmartSlice for BCN3D Stratos features sophisticated print parameter optimization to eliminate costly print-test-redesign cycles and ensure printed parts perform as expected.
Foam Molding Simulation Gains Better Bubble-Shrinkage Prediction
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Microcellular foam molding simulation improves prediction of cell size and distribution in thin sections, core-back processes.
Zimmermann Designs Custom Milling Machines for Commercial Tool & Die
| MoldMaking Technology
Zimmermann worked with the large plastic injection moldmaker for over three years to design and build milling machinery that sped up production, improved accuracy.
Arburg Updates Machine Control
| Plastics Technology
Arburg announced a series of updates to its Gestica conrol platform, including the addition of new “assistants” and “pilots.”
The Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference
| Modern Machine Shop
The “Machine Shop Ownership Change Conference” focuses on providing shop owners information to improve their company value, make the process of business transition much less risky and increase their chance of success.
Biobased and Biodegradable PLA-Based Compounds for Extrusion and Thermoforming
| Plastics Technology
Bio-Fed’s new M-Vera PLA compounds are targeted to cosmetics and food/non-food packaging
Siemens presenta sus soluciones para la industria del plástico
| Plastics Technology México
Sistemas de automatización, control de movimiento, accionamientos, y mejoras en las comunicaciones de planta, hacen parte del portafolio que Siemens ofrece a la industria.
Actividad industrial del sector manufacturero aumentó 7% en julio
Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México
El subsector de Fabricación de Productos Metálicos tuvo un incremento de 12% en el séptimo mes de este año con respecto al mismo mes de 2020.
Safe, Smart, Sustainable, Stable — Dispelling the Manufacturing Myths
Miles Free | Production Machining
Manufacturing has had a bad rap for a long time. The 3-Ds — Dark, Dirty, Dangerous — are almost a universal cultural belief wherever you go and no matter with whom you speak.
Estas son las cifras de producción y exportación de la industria automotriz de agosto
Mauricio Pineda | Products Finishing México
La producción de vehículos ligeros entre enero y agosto de 2021 fue de 2,054,584 unidades, lo que significó un incremento de 13.27% con relación al mismo periodo del 2020.
Nylon 12 Compound Boasts Highest Fire Protection for Busbars in High-Voltage Batteries of Electric Vehicles
| Plastics Technology
Evonik’s new Vestamid LX9050 OR made with a halogen-fress flame retardant meets the requirements for classification V-0 of its flammability according to UL94.
Fakuma: Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Emphasizes All-Electrics and Permanent Machine Status Condition Monitoring
| Plastics Technology
The company will feature three all-electric injection molding machines from its IntElect series, plus one from its El-Exis SP packaging range at the show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Safe, Smart, Sustainable, Stable — Dispelling the Manufacturing Myths
Miles Free | Modern Machine Shop
Manufacturing has had a bad rap for a long time. The 3-Ds — Dark, Dirty, Dangerous — are almost a universal cultural belief wherever you go and no matter with whom you speak.
#workforcedevelopment
Nueva película blíster farmacéutica de PET reciclable
Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México
El fabricante de soluciones de embalaje de protección de alta barrera, Klöckner Pentaplast, presentó al mercado kpNext, una película blíster de PET reciclable.
Mold release for winding and wrapping
| CompositesWorld
In this Digital Demo, Scott Waterman, Global Sales Director at AXEL Plastics (Monroe, Conn., U.S.), outlines the unique differences of filament winding and wrapping that affect the selection and usage of mold release. (Sponsored)
PRAB's Auto-Take Up Cuts Conveyor Belt Adjustment Downtime
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
PRAB’s new conveyor enhancement automatically tightens belts and eliminates the need for manual adjustments, cutting downtime and preventing belt failure.
Why Do So Many Additive Manufacturers Build Their Own 3D Printers? AM Radio #2A
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
It's not unusual for companies making parts and products through 3D printing to also develop the printers they use to do so. Stephanie Hendrixson and Julia Hider share examples and discuss why this happens on the latest episode of AM Radio.
Amerimold's Top 10 Reasons to be a MoldMaker Returns for the 2021 Event
| MoldMaking Technology
It wouldn’t be an Amerimold event without the unveiling of MMT’s “Top Ten Reasons to be a MoldMaker” t-shirt. Shirts will be distributed throughout the three-day event.
New Apprenticeship Program At Hurco North America
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
Hurco’s Field Service Apprenticeship (FSA) is a two-year program that starts with a 12-week industry training which merges hands-on training and repair of CNC machines with classroom materials.
#workforcedevelopment
Forkardt anuncia su nuevo chuck que amplía los pesos y las revoluciones compatibles
| Modern Machine Shop México
El nuevo Chuck de Forkardt cuenta con un mandril motorizado de tipo cuña de aplicación universal que ofrece mayor versatilidad y eficiencia de fabricación.
Upgraded Low-Pressure Foam Presses With Elevated Bases
Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology
Updating low-pressure horizontal foam-molding presses with elevated bases.