The Lowdown on Infrared Curing

| Products Finishing

In this Q&A, infrared curing’s ins and outs are covered by Carlisle Fluid Technologies, including how it works, why its a popular curing type and the benefits of it.

ModuleWorks, Toolpath Sign Technology Partnership for Accelerated Software Performance

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

ModuleWorks and Toolpath announce a technology partnership that intends to utilize intelligent cloud-based manufacturing solutions for machining estimation and CAM automation.

Tecnología de medición de Kaeser mejora la administración del sistema de aire comprimido

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Kaeser Measurement Technology (KMT) ofrece sensores inteligentes que optimizan el rendimiento y la gestión del sistema de aire comprimido con integración avanzada en redes IIoT.

Do You Have Single Points of Failure?

David Wynn | Production Machining

Plans need to be in place before a catastrophic event occurs.

Soluciones de recubrimientos avanzados

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

En Meximold, TS Coatings México expone su diversidad de recubrimientos como Certess DLC, CrN, TiN, TiBN y TiAlN, y destaca su aplicación técnica en la mejora de moldes y troqueles

Empresas manufactureras mantienen buenas expectativas sobre su desarrollo

| Modern Machine Shop México

De acuerdo con un estudio de KPMG, el 73 % de las empresas considera que el sector automotriz será el que presentará un mayor crecimiento en los próximos 12 meses.

New Owners for Alpha Marathon

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

After bankruptcy, new group purchases intellectual property and forms Alpha Marathon Film Extrusion Technologies.  

Do You Have Single Points of Failure?

David Wynn | Techspex

Plans need to be in place before a catastrophic event occurs.

Equipment Suppliers Show Adaptability and Smarts at TaipeiPlas 2024

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Customizable equipment solutions, warm hand-off support, and seamless software integrations highlight Taiwan’s plastics show.

Products Finishing Activity Grows Slightly in September

Mike Shirk | Products Finishing

With rise in new orders and exports, future business outlook remains steady.
#economics

Portable Hexagon Leica ATS800 achieves rapid measurement of large, intricate components

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Leica Absolute Tracker delivers accurate measurement of key features from a distance, using direct scanning to meet the demands of inspection and alignment in aerospace and other large-scale manufacturing sectors.

ZEBRA project demonstrates closed-loop wind recycling system

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Consortium partners have proven the complete recycling of thermoplastic wind turbines via two manufactured wind blades, featuring reduced operating cost, CO2 emissions.

Exel secures design patent extension for pultruded fiberglass radomes

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Technique for antenna radomes forms “functional zones” inside composite material, enhancing existing 5G technology performance, application potential.
#electronics

Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.

Cygnet Texkimp, Bowman Power advance high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.

Plastics Industry Association Releases 2024 Global Trends Report

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

The Plastics Industry Association will release the 2024 Global Trends Report, predicting both a plastics trade surplus and possibility for significant supply chain disruptions.

Multi-Cavity Line Redefines Injection Molding For Hot Runner Technology

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

Oerlikon HRSflow’s Multiflow HRS multi-cavity line is designed for the precise production of low shot weight parts, ranging from 0.5 to 120 grams. The multi-cavity systems offer key advantages, including fast cycle times, high production volumes, consistent part-to-part weight and the ability to process various materials, including PCR compounds and biopolymers. 

Corrosion Protection Options for Aluminum

| Products Finishing

Seeking to understand aluminum corrosion and prevention? Jacob Weingart of Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of corrosion protection options for aluminum and its alloys. 

5 Ways to Use Slow Business Periods as an Opportunity

Udo Jahn | Modern Machine Shop

Start looking at slow business periods as an opportunity to make your shop better and to prepare for the economic turnaround.

PCE Adding Space to Help European Suppliers Enter US Market

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

‘Nesting strategy’ aims to provide established European companies with economical entry to U.S. market.  

Mate Workholding System Maximizes Repeatability

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The company has enhanced its 52/96 zero-point workholding system with a new vise, collets machinable hard jaws and more.

Ceratizit Promotes Managing Director for Cutting Tools Division

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Ceratizit USA has promoted Troy Wilt from national sales manager to managing director of Ceratizit USA, cutting tools division.