How to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics

| Plastics Technology

The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.

FormAlloy Opens Application Development Center in California

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Application Development Center significantly expands Formalloy’s capabilities, serving as a hub for research and development, and offering customers and partners access to the latest in metal 3D printing technology, expert consultation and a collaborative environment to develop and refine their applications.

Dyndrite’s 3D Print Preparation Software Now Supports HP MJF Printers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

New GPU-powered software to bring Dyndrite performance and advanced capabilities to HP MultiJet Fusion polymer and metal Jet 3D printers. Dyndrite is accepting beta users via its Early Adopter Program.

Additive Industries Adds In-Process Quality Monitoring to MetalFab LPBF Systems

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Additive Industries is extending the capabilities of its MetalFab series of LPBF printers with the addition of Additive Assurance’s AMiRIS in situ process monitoring to inspect quality during production.

Allied Digital Readout Module Optimizes Boring Operations

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Allied Machine and Engineering is exhibiting the Wolhaupter 3E tech+ digital readout module, designed to eliminate the damage of digital tooling components by cutting chips or high-pressure coolant.

Facilitating Lean Manufacturing Through Modularity

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Knowing how to subdivide machines and jobs has enabled Danobat to create a lean manufacturing process that improves its lead times by up to 25%.

Episode 47: Celebrating National Composites Week - Interviews with Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal; Joe Brennan, Joby Aviation

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

The theme of National Composites Week 2024 is "Composites Reinvent the World" — this episode explores some of the various applications that are reshaping the way we travel and stay connected.

Matrix Composite highlights carbon fiber SMC prepreg Quantum-ESC

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Prepreg produced by LyondellBasell features high flow, rapid tool loading capabilities.

Upcoming AZL project focuses on propellers, rotors for air mobility, wind energy systems

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Launch of the “Propellers and Rotors” Joint Partner Project looks to the potential of composite materials and technologies for future product concepts.

CompoTech announces LaserWay project developments 

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Performance, process robustness and novel technology integration into laser machines aims to set new precision, speed and sustainability benchmarks for composite part manufacturing.

Composites reinvent automotive

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

To celebrate National Composites Week, CW shares some of the latest innovations in automotive composites, from new process technologies to novel commercial applications.

Impresora EXT 800 Titan Pellet, de 3D Systems, en Meximold 2024

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La EXT 800 Titan Pellet de 3D Systems, exhibida en Meximold 2024, optimiza la impresión 3D con pellets plásticos, permitiendo piezas rápidas y rentables.

A ‘Clean’ Agenda Offers Unique Presentations in Chicago

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

The 2024 Parts Cleaning Conference, co-located with the International Manufacturing Technology Show, includes presentations by several speakers who are new to the conference and topics that have not been covered in past editions of this event.   

Global Tooling, Training and Motorcycle Trips | MMT Chats

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Adam Nartker dives into his 22-year plastics industry journey, covering custom molding, sales, and DTI’s approach to simulation iterations. He emphasizes transparency, training for risk reduction, and lessons from offshore tooling. 

Continuous Improvement and New Functionality Are the Name of the Game

| Modern Machine Shop

Mastercam 2025 incorporates big advancements and small — all based on customer feedback and the company’s commitment to keeping its signature product best in class.

Impresión 3D de metal con robótica integrada

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La impresora 3D metal Armdust 2.1, dotada con un brazo robótico de cinco ejes, ofrece soluciones avanzadas para la manufactura de geometrías complejas en sectores críticos.

Enabling Sustainable Production Through Measuring Energy Data

Hannah Mason | Additive Manufacturing

Airbus subsidiary CTC’s mobile technology measures machine energy use on new machines and helps optimize for sustainability and efficiency. Valuable for AM applications targeting sustainability.

Máquina CNC de Rush cuenta con capacidades de corte, prepunteado y biselado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La máquina CNC Cut-Prepoint-Chamfer, de Rush Machinery, está diseñada para realizar cualquier combinación de operaciones de corte, prepunzonado y biselado en barras de carburo en bruto.

Eural Aluminum Alloy Bars Provide Optimal Machinability

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: The 6026LF, 2033 and 2077 aluminum alloy bars were developed in compliance with international directives such as RoHS, REACH, ELV and the latest CLP standards.

El sistema de refrigeración de All World Machinery soporta perforaciones profundas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El sistema de refrigeración de alta presión SpindleShot está diseñado para la perforación profunda y otras aplicaciones de precisión.

Dieléctrico sintético para electroerosión

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

En Meximold, Oelheld introduce el Ionoplus 3000, un dieléctrico sintético que promete mejoras significativas en productividad y sostenibilidad ambiental.

PVD Coating System Deposits Durable Coatings In-House

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

The V.MAX1500 PVD and DLC flexible coating system from VaporTech offers capabilities including up to six wall-mounted cathodic arc and/or magnetron sputtering sources.