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.