Thermal Insulating Sheet Targets Highly Stressed Molds

Tony Deligio | MoldMaking Technology

Hasco’s Z12120/… thermal insulating sheets prevent uncontrolled heat dissipation from injection and compression molds into the platens.

Moduleworks Software Features Efficient Toolpath Programming

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The 2024.12 software release features contain enhancements across multiple components, ranging from multi-axis surface finishing to simulation and many more.

Royal Products Expands With Growth Investment

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Financial backing from Heartwood Partners will position Royal for continued expansion and market leadership, the company says.

Electroless Nickel Gets a 24/7 Helpline

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

A new helpline developed by Surface Technology Inc. provides EN finishers with troubleshooting and technical support in real time.

Engel Begins Construction of New Automation Factory in Poland

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Engel subsidiary TMA Automation Sp. z o.o. is building a new office and production building in Gdansk, Poland.

Encuesta revela preferencias de diseño interior para automóviles

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La encuesta global de Asahi Kasei destaca la importancia del confort acústico y la sostenibilidad en el diseño de vehículos autónomos, mientras persisten dudas sobre la seguridad.

Royal Products impulsa su expansión con una inversión estratégica

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La empresa estadounidense Royal Products anuncia una inversión de Heartwood Partners que le permitirá fortalecer su crecimiento y explorar nuevas oportunidades en el sector metalmecánico.

Hole Filter for Demanding Melt Filtration Applications

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

Especially designed for use in machine nozzles and sprue bushings, Hasco’s H5055/… hole filter provides low pressure loss and high filtering performance.  

Alimentador de barras LNS permite cambios rápidos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El Quick Load Servo 65 de LNS North America simplifica el cambio de barras y optimiza la carga mediante un posicionamiento rápido y preciso.

Automotive Awards Highlight Emerging Technologies

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Annual SPE Automotive event gives nods to several ‘firsts’ as well as sustainability.

JIMTOF 2024 Report: EVs, AI and Autonomous Robots Abound

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The 2024 Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF) showed how the manufacturing industry is adapting to the needs of electric vehicle manufacturing and adopting new technology including AI and autonomous robots.  

Gobierno de Coahuila celebra encuentros estratégicos con empresas en Italia

| Modern Machine Shop México

El gobierno de Coahuila exploró oportunidades de colaboración con proveedores italianos de las industrias de la fundición y la automotriz.

AM's Protective Role in IndyCar's 2024 Season: The Cool Parts Show Update

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

In our recent livestream celebrating 5 years of the show, we described how the IndyCar top frame we covered protected drivers from serious injury soon after this 3D printed part was introduced. Here is that update or see the original episode: 

Building Plans, Taking Action: A Personal Challenge to the Moldmaking Community

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Stop worrying and start solving your mold shop problems - one small step can get you moving.

Episode 51: An Interview With Derek DeGeest, DeGeest Corp. and Lesta USA

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

In the latest installment of On the Line, PF catches up with DeGeest to discuss trends in finishing automation, workforce and succession planning, and addressing the challenges of implementing new technology. 
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Supertec Machinery ID/OD Grinder Reduces Setup Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The PMGII-150CNC turret-type multi-spindle ID/OD grinder comes with a 20" plunge-type OD wheel, a 16" angle-head OD wheel and an optional rpm ID spindle, which enables a wide range of grinding capabilities.

Tendencias en CNC para 2025: innovación al servicio de la manufactura avanzada

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El control numérico computarizado (CNC) está marcando la pauta para una manufactura más eficiente, conectada y sostenible.

America Makes Announces $2.1M Project Call Winners

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

The project call, released in June 2024, consists of six topic areas of focus.

Collier Aerospace HyperX optimizes X-59 composite nose cone

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Swift Engineering relied on the CAE software’s structural sizing, analysis and test validation capabilities to deliver flight hardware for NASA’s supersonic QueSST aircraft early, under budget and with 25% weight savings.

Composite Recycling thermolysis recycling unit delivered to Veolia

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Operations are set to ramp up the company’s first industrial-scale recycling unit in France, made for processing up to 2 tonnes of composite waste per day.

VIDEO: Robots enable nine-axis machining of composites

Jodee McElfresh | CompositesWorld

Machine Tool Camp displayed its hybrid machining center at CAMX, featuring nine-axis machining capability enabled by robotics. 

For Production AM, Is Metal a Better Candidate Than Polymer?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Taking stock of the many AM successes we have covered on The Cool Parts Show, and what the breakdown by material type reveals.