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Globeius Acquires Plastixs
Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology
The Miami-based firm representing an array of plastics processing-related technologies has acquired the Massachusetts-headquartered supplier of manifolds, hoses, leak monitors, flow meters and more.
Horn Milling Tool Features Modular Design for Quick Changeovers
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The DG modular interchangeable head milling system optimizes the interface between the cutting head and shank for greater versatility, stability and higher changeover precision.
Machining Gets a Boost with 3D Printed Chuck Jaws
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
In its quest to produce more durable chuck jaws for a gear turning application, Alpha Precision Group discovered that metal 3D printing brought not only strength but also the opportunity to reduce the weight of this tooling.
Kuka AMR Maximizes Efficiency in Compact Production Environments
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
Kuka Robotics Corp. presents the KMP 600P, a compact mobile platform intended to streamline efficiency in confined production environments.
How to Achieve the Best Mold Finish
| MoldMaking Technology
A look at factors that impact the polishability of tool steels and recommendations for obtaining a high-gloss finish.
Gema USA Announces Sales Manager Promotion
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Gema USA Inc. announces the promotion of Shawn Hayes to Sales Manager. Hayes will oversee the sales team, managing the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Zünd, Loop Technology partner on FibreLine preforming system
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Pairing Loop Technology’s automation with Zünd digital cutters provides faster cutting, less stray fibers, higher ply accuracy and more precise preforms for composite aerostructure manufacturing.
Queen’s University Belfast presents research in thermoplastic drilling performance optimization
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Researchers have published findings from a multi-objective optimization study on carbon fiber-reinforced PEKK drilling in an effort to better understand the material for use in aviation fastenings.
Envalior launches Pocan PBT compounds range with bio-based BDO
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Used cooking oil is used as a base material for the PBT precursor and certified under ISCC PLUS. Recycled fiberglass content can be added for additional carbon footprint reduction.
Composites support SKA Observatory radio telescope sub-reflectors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Engineering company Eosol and composites developer Compoxi work together to deliver more than 250 4.5-meter composite dishes to construct two cosmos-focused telescopes.
CorPower Ocean secures funding to commercialize wave energy
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
CorPower Ocean announces significant investment in its wave energy technology that converts its motion into electricity via a filament-wound fiberglass buoy design.
Arris chosen by U.S. Army for study on continuous fiber insoles
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
Arris Composites has been selected by the U.S. Army to conduct a study regarding the use of continuous fiber composite plates in military boots.
EuCIA, EACP sign LOI to explore cooperation opportunities
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
EuCIA and the EACP have signed a letter of intent (LOI) specifying the principles of future collaboration, especially in the aerospace market.
Arburg Freeformer 550-3X Features Gestica Planning Assistant for Easier Use
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
Some of Arburg’s latest technology offerings include the Freeformer 550-3X with the Gestica planning assistant for easy use, as well as the TiQ 8 filament printer from innovatiQ which can process PEKK filaments, while the LiQ 5 can print liquid silicone rubbers using support material.
LNS Bar Feeder Enables Rapid Changeovers
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The Quick Load Servo 65 servo drive enables accurate positioning at high speeds without losing contact between the pusher and bar stock.
BOFA Rebrands as Donaldson BOFA
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The rebranding is to closer align with its parent company and reflect its global reach.
ASTM International Selected to Lead Standardization Center of Excellence
Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology tapped ASTM to lead a standardization center of excellence along with several other partners in the standards development environment.
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Las perillas de sujeción Fixtureworks proporcionan un bloqueo seguro del husillo
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Las perillas de sujeción de Fixtureworks, que permiten un bloqueo y desbloqueo seguro del husillo con una sola operación, ofrecen comodidad y sujeción ergonómica.
A Chance Encounter: MMT 30 Under 30 Honorees Unite
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Imagine our surprise when two MoldMaking Technology 30 Under 30 honorees from different years crossed paths! Moments like these remind us of the tight-knit community within this specialized niche of manufacturing.
BIO4EEB: proyecto de materiales biológicos para construcción verde
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
AIMPLAS participa en el proyecto BIO4EE que impulsa materiales biológicos para aislar construcciones y disminuir emisiones de CO2 en Europa.
Data Fuels Robotics Research
Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop
At Mill 19, the site of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute and Carnegie Mellon University’s Manufacturing Futures Institute, robotics data provides the foundation for AI and digital twins.
How to Decrease the Extrudate Temperature in Single-Screw Extruders
| Plastics Technology
In many cases, decreasing the discharge temperature will improve product quality and perhaps even boost rate. Here are ways to do it.