Industria de autopartes supera los 11,000 millones de dólares de producción en mayo

| Modern Machine Shop México

La Industria Nacional de Autopartes prevé una producción anual que superará los 126,000 millones de dólares.

Toward Biodegradable and Recyclable Luminescent Polymers

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Research suggests that incorporating tert-butyl esters in luminescent polymers could facilitate recycling.

Rocklin Manufacturing Presents Portable Dot Peen Marker

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Rocklin Manufacturing Co. presents its handheld FlyMarker mini plus dot peen marker, which creates deep markings that are visible after multiple metal treatments. 

Think Tank, US Navy Announce Plans for Developing Guam Additive Materials and Manufacturing Accelerator

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

Nonprofit organization ASTRO America will manage staging and deployment of 3D Printing Technology and Workforce Education Center on Guam to diversify the island’s economy and support Indo-Pacific submarine industrial base needs.
#workforcedevelopment

Products Finishing and the Changing Media Landscape

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PF asks new readers to share their contact information to access premium editorial content.

Altair announces 12th annual Enlighten Award winners

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

Companies like Syensqo, Weav3D, Toyota, CompositeEdge and Teijin Automotive Technologies are recognized for their composites-forward approaches to more sustainable, energy-efficient automotive efforts.

Concentrated smooth dispersion simplifies electrical conductivity applications

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Total Resin presents Total Nanotüp, a concentrated dispersion of carbon nanotubes in a bifunctional reactive monomer for polyester, vinyl ester, melamine and acrylic resins.  

Robotic NDT inspection solutions, services enhance multitasking capabilities

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Matec Instrument Companies Inc. presents its range of nondestructive ultrasonic testing technologies, including robotic inspection systems for increased efficiency and reduced physical strain. 

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services Opens New Facility in Texas

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The new service center in Sinton, Texas supports the materials and supply chain management needs of manufacturing companies across multiple markets in the region.

Modular System Offers Automation Solutions for Moldmakers

Fiona Lawler | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: System 3R’s modular automation system is suited for moldmaking needs such as milling, EDM and laser micromachining applications.   

Patented Quadra Tech Features for Vibration Welding Technology

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Dukane’s four new features include Q-Factor, Melt-Match, low amplitude preheat and ultrahigh frequency.

Meximold 2024 reconocerá a la empresa del año de manufactura de moldes

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La convocatoria al reconocimiento “Empresa del año en manufactura de moldes” está abierta para todas las empresas involucradas en el sector de manufactura de moldes en México. La premiación se realizará en el marco de Meximold 2024.

Injection Molding: Focus on these Seven Areas to Set a Preventive Maintenance Schedule

| Plastics Technology

Performing fundamental maintenance inspections frequently assures press longevity and process stability. Here’s a checklist to help you stay on top of seven key systems.

Profilometry-Based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) as an Alternative to Standard Tensile Testing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

UK-based Plastometrex offers a benchtop testing device utilizing PIP to quickly and easily analyze the yield strength, tensile strength and uniform elongation of samples and even printed parts. The solution is particularly useful for additive manufacturing. 

Romi Turning Machines Provide Enhanced Precision

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Romi features both a custom CNC lathe and a 12-axis horizontal turning center for wear resistance and precision in turning, milling and drilling operations.

Gardner Business Index: Precision Machining July 2024

Jan Schafer | Production Machining

Precision Machining activity contracted a bit faster again in July.
#economics

MC Machinery Announces General Manager Promotions

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

MC Machinery Systems promotes Brian Howard to general manager of purchasing/logistics and George Johnson to general manager of the Consumable Products Group. 

Centros de mecanizado Takumi proporcionan una operación de alta precisión

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Equipados con un control FANUC, Takumi USA presenta el centro de mecanizado de cinco ejes UA400 y el centro de mecanizado de tres ejes VC1200.

Mezcla y dosificación en la producción de plásticos: guía completa

| Plastics Technology México

Conozca la importancia de la mezcla y dosificación en la producción de plásticos, sus ventajas y cómo optimizar el proceso para resultados de calidad.

Aerotech Academy Puglia is inaugurated at Leonardo Aerospace site in Grottaglie, Italy

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Joining the Leonardo MaTeRIA Lab and Joint Lab with Syensqo, this aerostructures training  course will be 75% materials science and structural design/analysis, 25% digital transformation and AI.

LK Metrology presenta MMC y soluciones de monitoreo de inspección

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

LK Metrology presenta diversos productos como el CMM, el software Camio y otros accesorios relacionados.

Braskem Idesa presenta sus soluciones de reciclaje avanzado en PRL

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En Plastics Recycling LATAM, Braskem Idesa destaca su compromiso con la sostenibilidad a través de sus resinas PCR y polietileno biobasado.