Video: Robot Machining Will Complement Robot DED

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Robots can do additive manufacturing. Can they do hybrid manufacturing? Precision milling of metal using a robot offers this promise.

Mollart Machinery Operations Transition to Bourn & Koch

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Mollart Machinery has transitioned its operations and field service support to Bourn & Koch out of Rockford, Illinois, aiming to cut down on service response time for customers located in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

CGTech Software Update Features Interactive Capabilities

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

CGTech releases version 9.5 of its independent Vericut software, designed with a custom tool summary, heat display, interactive simulation timeline and more.

Avoid the 7 Deadly Sins of Manufacturing

| Production Machining

Identifying and preventing these manufacturing sins will reduce or eliminate unnecessary waste, improve efficiency and productivity as well as protect profitability and cash flow.

SyBridge presenta soluciones de herramentales en Meximold 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

SyBridge Technologies destaca en Meximold su experiencia global en el diseño y manufactura de herramentales, incluyendo moldes de disparo múltiple y stack.

Biomass Balanced LCP for Reduced CO2 Emissions and Improved Renewable Content

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Polyplastics’ Laperos bG LCP is slated for commercialization in spring 2025.
#electronics

VIDEO: AM Powder Addresses Current Inefficiencies, Sustainability and Skills Gap

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Steel supplier discusses high thermal conductivity metal powders that also address the skills gaps via user-friendly materials and promote sustainability via durability and higher cycle counts.    

Kraiburg TPE nombra a Henning Karbstein como nuevo líder para América

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

A partir del 1 de octubre de 2024, Henning Karbstein tomará el mando de Kraiburg TPE en América. Con una trayectoria destacada en la industria, su objetivo es expandir la presencia de la empresa en la región.

Hasco celebra su centenario con gala en Querétaro

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

El fabricante de componentes para moldes Hasco celebró con una gala en Querétaro su centenario. Allí, destacó su legado en la industria y su apuesta por la innovación.

Episode 48: An Interview With Louis Lebrun, Axine Water Technologies

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PF's On the Line podcast explores an electrochemical oxidation technology designed to eliminate PFAS compounds.
#regulations

Centro de mecanizado vertical de alta velocidad SIRIUS UM+

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Durante Meximold 2024, Presotec destaca el SIRIUS UM+, un centro de mecanizado vertical, de Hwacheon, con 500 mm de recorrido en el eje Y, opciones de velocidad de hasta 32,000 rpm y mejoras significativas en rigidez y control térmico.

MHS Celebrates Over 20 Years of Hot Runner Innovation

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

MHS Mold Hotrunner Solutions Inc. announces its 22-year anniversary with the launch of its latest range of advanced hot runner systems as well as a new facility to accommodate growth.   

DITF, RBX Créations develops hemp-based pulp for filament-spun cellulose fibers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partners present a complete process chain for the development of hemp-based fibers, yarns and fabrics using energy- and resource-saving processes.

ACP announces 91% increase in U.S. clean energy capacity since 2023

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

American Clean Power Association latest findings indicate that 2024’s second quarter of solar, energy storage and wind additions will set the stage for a record year.

Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.

Base Materials introduces BE890 epoxy tooling board

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Base Materials introduces a high-performance, toughened epoxy tooling board designed for thermoforming and vacuum forming processes, direct-to-part applications and more.

Hexcel transitions winter sports prepregs to HexPly Nature range

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Full production conversation to the company’s bio-derived product range is one step of many Hexcel has taken to deliver sustainability to winter sport industry customers.

FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components. 

Video: Scanning for Fast Model Capture and Validation of AM Parts

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

3D printing offers a fast way to obtain a part. Can developing the printable file and validating the printed part be done rapidly as well? See fast measurement technology for complex 3D forms I found at IMTS.

SLA AM System Creates Production-Grade Parts

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: The PSLA 270 is engineered to deliver larger end-use parts more rapidly than similar platforms, bringing advantages for a breadth of industrial and health care applications.

Ceratizit Appoints Business Development Leader for Oil & Gas Sector

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Ceratizit USA announces it has appointed Carlos Garza as its business development leader for the oil and gas industry sector. 

Fakuma 2024: Arburg exhibirá avances en digitalización y automatización

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Arburg exhibirá en Fakuma 2024 su Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric, junto con otras innovaciones en moldeo por inyección, reciclaje y manufactura aditiva.