All-In-One CAD/CAM System Streamlines Mold, Die and Model Design and Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

Tebis 4.1 from Tebis America enables manufacturers to automate the design and build process, while improving safety, efficiency and quality. 

SAMPE announces 2021 Mort Kushner Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Robert “Bob” Griffiths has been recognized for 40 years of exceptional service to SAMPE.

NASA begins air taxi flight testing with Joby Aviation

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The agency’s AAM National Campaign will apply what is learned about the composite eVTOL aircraft’s performance and acoustic date for future airspace concepts.

Arkema acquires Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business, reaches new growth milestone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Ashland’s high-performance adhesives portfolio available to the U.S. is key to supporting Bostik’s long-term growth ambition and its aim for an EBITDA margin above 17% by 2024.

Firefly Aerospace performs first flight test of Alpha rocket, ends in explosion

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

On Sept. 2, the all-composite launch vehicle achieved liftoff and about 2.5 minutes of flight prior to an anomaly resulting in loss of the vehicle.

Por publicarse nueva NOM 001 sobre descargas de aguas residuales: Semarnat

| Products Finishing México

Este instrumento no se había actualizado en las últimas dos décadas y media, a pesar de que las Normas se deben actualizar cada cinco años.

Pack Your Trade Show Survival Kit for the Trade Show Season

| Gardner Web

Before all the fall shows begin, it is important to pack your trade show survival kit. Here are the must-have items for the Map Your Show (MYS) team.

August 2021 Manufacturing News Highlights

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Acquisitions made for a busy month of news at Modern Machine Shop. Here are the top five news stories of August.

NCCS Corp. Releases Advanced Machine Control Software

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company’s new universal post processor, PostWorks Connect, generates precise NC code for a wide variety of machines, including mills, lathes and multi-use machines.

Making EN-PTFE Plating Cheaper, Easier, and More Environmentally Friendly

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

New Electroless Nickel – PTFE system offers multiple benefits and builds upon single component EN plating concept. 

Jergens Improves Security on Line of Toggle Clamps

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The new True-Lok clamps feature a locking mechanism that ensures they remain in the closed/hold down position for maximum security in workholding applications.

BASF’s Ultradur PBT Replaces Steel in Structural Bracket of Sunroof Headliner

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Automotive sunroof frame made with BASF’s Ultradur High Speed is 60% lighter than traditional solutions.  

Lanxess Launches Hollow-Profile Hybrid Technology

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Metallic hollow profiles can be functionalized on conventional injection molding machines with plastic compounds.  

Ready or not, here come flying taxis and hydrogen

Jeff Sloan | CompositesWorld

Composites are ripe for entry into a variety of markets, but advanced air mobility and hydrogen storage are poised to put unprecedented pressure on the supply chain.

Snapshot of Why Westminster Tool is MMT's 2021 Leadtime Leader Winner

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Here is a quick look at some of the reasons this small advanced manufacturer took the title this year.

Empresa mexicana de manejo de residuos sólidos ve oportunidad para recuperación de plásticos

| Plastics Technology México

La empresa Agroplásticos trabaja en la actualidad en su modelo Bioindustrias, que proporciona soluciones para la recuperación de residuos orgánicos e inorgánicos como el plástico.

Crece importación de centros de mecanizado en primer semestre de 2021

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En los primeros seis meses del año, los centros de mecanizado se importaron principalmente de Japón, Alemania, Estados Unidos, Corea del Sur, China, España y Taiwán.

Tiny Part Showcases Big Molding, Moldmaking Capabilities

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Grab a magnifying glass and check out this entrant in Molding 2021’s Hot Shots injection molded part competition.

Another Giant Leap for AM — New Standards

Timothy W. Simpson | Additive Manufacturing

Did anyone notice how many AM standards got approved during the pandemic?

Emilio López es nuevo director general de Engel México

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Engel de México anunció que Emilio López asume como nuevo director general, luego de que  Peter Auinger se jubilara. López aportará su vasta experiencia en dirección y ventas en la industria de plástico.

Schwanog presenta herramientas insertables que se rectifican individualmente

| Modern Machine Shop México

Schwanog pretende resolver el problema de los elevados tiempos de preparación con su sistema de taladro de forma insertable PWP y PWP-D.

Forkhardt’s FNC+ Quick Jaw Change Power Chuck Offers Manufacturing Versatility

Angela Osborne | Production Machining

A reduced chuck body weight results in having less mass on the spindle and enables machine manufacturers to permit/machine a higher workpiece weight and attain higher rpms.