DeGeest Corp., Lesta USA Expand Offerings
Scott Francis | Products Finishing
DeGeest Corp., Lesta, Eurosider combine forces to help manufacturers close the gap on automation.
CGTech actualiza su software con funciones interactivas
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Vericut 9.5, de CGTech, ofrece nuevas herramientas interactivas y mejoras en la conectividad CNC, que optimizan la simulación, verificación y eficiencia del mecanizado en procesos avanzados, como manufactura aditiva e híbrida.
CW’s Virtual Tech Days Event Examines Composites in Space
Grace Stubbins | Additive Manufacturing
Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.
Honing System Enhances Precision of Hot Runners in Injection Molding
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Microcut AG highlights its Swiss honing systems for the fine machining of bores in mold manufacturing. The system assists hot runner systems for injection molding.
Headquarters Relocates for Growth and Sustainability
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
Gema's headquarters moves to Gossau, Switzerland, to boost production capacity and sustainability efforts with upgraded testing labs and modern infrastructure.
PulFlex introduces pultruded Flex Connect
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Fiberglass T-slot, primarily used for automation, framing and other quick setup systems, competes with aluminum alternatives.
CompoTech highlights fiber laying technologies to achieve CFRP preform, component versatility
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Automated fiber laying (AFL) placement and winding machine technologies enhance OEM capabilities to produce reliable, commercially viable custom composite products.
First IMTS as SMW Autoblok’s President and CEO
Derek Korn | Production Machining
Larry Robbins shares his views about industry trends and goals for continued expansion of the now multifaceted workholding solutions company.
4-Drop Hot Runner Valve Gate System Offers Compact Design
Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology
Heitec Heisskanaltechnik, based in Burgwald, Germany and distributed in North America by Technoject Machinery Corp., offers a newly designed, compact valve gate hot runner system.
Kyocera End Mill Line Enables Ramping, Helical Interpolation
Jessica Pompili | Production Machining
Kyocera SGS Precision Tools Inc. presents its Z-Carb XPR end mill line with plunging and ramping capabilities, equipped with an open end tooth design and two standard coatings for extended tool life.
Chihuahua se posiciona como el estado con mayor captación de nuevas inversiones
| Modern Machine Shop México
Al segundo trimestre de 2024, la entidad acumula un total de 1,076.27 millones de dólares en Inversión Extranjera Directa, de los cuales, 251.2 corresponden a nuevas inversiones.
Meximold 2024 concluye con éxito y supera expectativas
Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México
Meximold 2024 atrajo a 3,280 asistentes y 142 expositores, consolidando su posición como el principal evento de manufactura de moldes en México y América Latina.
AkzoNobel Brings Catalan Style to Aerospace Coatings
Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing
At MRO Europe in Barcelona, AkzoNobel showcases a Catalan-style aircraft panel with 13 colors, demonstrating their basecoat/clearcoat system in a vibrant design.
Techmer PM Acquires OptiColor
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
The acquisition will bolster Techmer PM’s capabilities in the concentrates and compounds market.
Continuum Powders ofrece impresión sostenible de metales
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
Continuum Powders, proveedor de polvo metálico 100 % reciclado, ofrece la aleación OptiPowder 718 para impresoras Sapphire de Velo3D, que combina sostenibilidad con alto rendimiento.
MMT Chats: Mentoring Future Engineering Talent by Bridging Education and Practical Work
Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology
Editorial Director Christina Fuges uncovers firsthand experiences of fostering curiosity and continuous learning at Accede Mold and Tool.
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Medical Tubing: Use Simulation to Troubleshoot, Optimize Processing & Dies
| Plastics Technology
Extrusion simulations can be useful in anticipating issues and running “what-if” scenarios to size extruders and design dies for extrusion projects. It should be used at early stages of any project to avoid trial and error and remaking tooling.
Video: Enabling the Digital Inventory with 3D Printing
Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing
Würth Additive Group’s Digital Inventory Service (DIS) platform aims to make it easy and secure to store part files in digital inventory, and deploy the data for manufacturing as required. See a demo in this video filmed at IMTS 2024.
Understanding Shot Peening
| Products Finishing
A look inside shot peening — a process of “hammering” of work pieces with precisely defined blast media.
CSub delivers one-piece composite truss bridge in Norway
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
EPC supplier has fabricated, transported and delivered a 42-meter composite bridge intended for pedestrians and bicyclists.
NCC, BCI, Vestas collaborate to enhance wind blade technology development
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
NCC, BCI and Vestas have established the U.K. Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan, aiming to accelerate wind blade technology development and lower energy costs.
Evonik publishes life cycle assessment data in online database
Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld
Evonik has made LCA information available for its High Performance Polymers Plastics database, which incorporates its fiber-reinforced and transparent polyamide products.