Macros personalizadas CNC frente a códigos G/M
Mike Lynch | Modern Machine Shop México
Las macros personalizadas en CNC permiten ampliar las funciones del control más allá del código G estándar, accediendo a variables del sistema, generación de alarmas y registro de posiciones de eje. En los controles FANUC, su aplicación incluye parámetros que vinculan códigos G y M con programas predeterminados.
Zahoransky To Debut Advanced Autoinjectors, Syringes Tooling
| MoldMaking Technology
Automated, intelligent, compact designs seeking to maximize efficiency for high-volume medical applications will be on display at K 2025.
Avient, ReForm Composites accelerate TPC adoption in construction
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
ReForm’s pultrusion technology with Avient’s composite materials enables curved continuous fiber TPC profiles demonstrated in the PolyDowel infrastructure project.
INEOS to close two chlorvinyl, specialty PVC plants in Germany
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
INEOS firmly criticizes the EU’s absence of tariff protection, as well as crippling energy and carbon costs leading to the closure of two more of its plants and a deepening crisis across the European chemical sector.
Mel Composites materials, technical support enhances Aresa fishing vessel production efficiency
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Mel delivered pre-processed structural components and engineering support for the four commercial vessels, reducing build time through workflow optimization and CNC-cut Aircell HR80 core integration.
Axalta Introduces Alesta e-Pro Coatings for EV Thermal Runaway Mitigation
| Products Finishing
Alesta e-Pro FG Black and Alesta e-Pro Dielectric Gray powder coatings offer extreme heat protection and high electrical insulation for global EV battery manufacturers.
Aimplas to host third international plastics recycling seminar, PLASREC
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
The event is a forum for dialogue between industry, tech centers, associations and public authorities, with the aim of promoting practical solutions to the challenges of plastics and composites recycling.
L&L Products inaugurates central European logistics hub in Poland
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Established alongside partner Geodis, the platform cuts transport times for key European automotive partners and enhances scalable production and logistics opportunities to mitigate current and future supply chain challenges.
RWC composite radomes facilitate R4 Integration military search and rescue operations
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Completed delivery of nine “no tooling” Ka-band and KaKu-band radomes are an extension of a previous program for a single proof-of-concept radome for C130 aircraft and similar platforms.
Why Is Flow Simulation an Essential Design Tool? Part 2 of 4
| MoldMaking Technology
Flow simulation is crucial for understanding how molten plastic behaves within the mold cavity. Accurate simulations inform decisions about gating, runner layouts and cooling designs.
Measuring Distance With Surface Texture Systems
George Schuetz | Modern Machine Shop
Defining and monitoring the surfaces of mated parts is crucial to ensuring they function properly together.
Inician consultas con 30 sectores productivos de cara a la próxima revisión del T-MEC
| Modern Machine Shop México
Con el respaldo del Consejo Coordinador Empresarial, la Secretaría de Economía inició una serie de consultas con 30 sectores productivos que son relevantes para el comercio con América del Norte.
SW North America Robot Cell Enhances Manufacturing Efficiency
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
SW North America’s Mobile S-Cell is a modular and mobile automation solution designed for flexible and scalable production across diverse manufacturing environments.
Virtual Prototyping Through Mold Simulation
| MoldMaking Technology
Simulation helps manufacturers design better molds, optimize processes and innovate more efficiently.
¿Cómo mantener la alineación del cilindro del extrusor en planta?
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México
La alineación del cilindro del extrusor puede fallar cuando los equipos aguas abajo se instalan sin soporte adecuado. Un caso documentado mostró fricción, rotura del tornillo y desplazamientos de 0.255" y 0.100". Se recomienda alineación óptica o láser, indicadores en soporte independiente y control de expansión térmica durante montaje y calentamiento.
How is Surface Finishing Supporting Aerospace's Evolution?
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
When overcoming challenges to protect and enhance next-gen flight, the finishing sector must check all of the boxes, from sustainability to rigorous certifications.
Top Shops 2025: Injection Molding Benchmarking Results Released
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The 2025 benchmarking survey, based on 2024 data, found that processors gradually moved from defending their market positions to pursuing growth strategically — which continues today.
Seco Tools Face Milling System Provides Flexible Finishing Performance
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The .38 Finishing Face Mill / SNFX1204 system features three cutter variants — fixed pocket, hybrid and adjustable — each tailored to different levels of control and performance.
Wittmann: innovaciones en MacroPower y EcoPrimus durante K 2025
María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México
La MacroPower rediseñada y la EcoPrimus destacan entre las siete exhibiciones que Wittmann llevará a Düsseldorf, con enfoque en eficiencia y control.
Temperatura del barril en extrusión y su bajo impacto en la masa
Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology México
La temperatura del barril tiene efecto limitado sobre la masa en extrusión. La baja conductividad del polímero, el corto tiempo de residencia y el delta T reducido explican esta restricción. La fusión se origina en el cizallamiento y el enfriamiento depende de la viscosidad y del índice de consistencia.
Beanstalk Collaborative Community Wealth Acquires Diamond Tool & Engineering Assets
| MoldMaking Technology
Beanstalk Collaborative Community Wealth's subsidiary DTE LLC acquires Diamond Tool & Engineering's assets, preserving a U.S. small manufacturing business.
SEDEMA y ECOCE impulsan el Mercado de Trueque en la capital
Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México
El Mercado de Trueque ha reciclado más de 199 mil kilos en CDMX. SEDEMA y ECOCE refuerzan esta iniciativa de corresponsabilidad ambiental.