EOS Partners With nLIGHT to Optimize Laser Technology for Additive Manufacturing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

EOS will make nLIGHT’s AFX programmable beam shaping lasers available in its metal additive manufacturing systems and the two companies will collaborate on technologies for light engine optimization.

Horn Toolholder Features Sintered Chipbreaking Geometry

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Horn introduces the 105 Supermini tool with sintered chipbreaking geometry, designed with teardrop-shaped carbide blanks for boring, profile turning, chamfering, grooving, threading, drilling and chip control.

AkzoNobel Opens World-First Testing Facility for Wind Turbine Blades

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

AkzoNobel's state-of-the-art wind turbine blade testing site simulates extreme weather and runs high-speed tests, driving innovation in protective coatings.

Innovación y tecnología en el Innovation Days 2024 de DMG MORI

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

La transformación del mecanizado toma el escenario central en el esperado evento “Chicago Innovation Days 2024” de DMG MORI USA, que se celebrará del 8 al 12 de septiembre de 2024 en el centro tecnológico de la empresa.

Global Shop Solutions Software Streamlines Data Management

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

IMTS 2024: Global Shop Solutions displays its Dashboard Designer software feature, which aims to better organize and simplify data access without required coding.

Automated towpreg systems provides direct access to wet winding

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Century Design Inc. highlights its OnDemand towpreg systems, designed to provide differentiation and cost efficiency in-house while maintaining high quality.

Big Daishowa Opens New Facility To Expand Capacity

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The 49,500-square-meter plant in Awaji, Japan is designed to meet production needs and accommodate future growth.

Try This Alternate Method for Heating Your Torque Rheometer

| Plastics Technology

Rheometers are generally not on all the time. And most users have found that the first test run in the instrument after heating up is not very reliable and is usually discarded. Try this method instead.  

German Project Yields Three New Medical Machining Processes

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop

Trends to Watch at IMTS: Recent research has resulted in a new mix of high-speed turn whirl milling, polygon turning and rotational turning for manufacturing medical bone screws and out-of-round nails.

Kennametal Five-Flute End Mill Provides Extended Tool Life

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Kennametal’s solid end mill is designed to perform in a range of applications.

XJet’s 17-4PH Stainless Steel Features High Tensile Strength, Hardness, Fatigue Resistance and Corrosion Resistance

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

XJet’s 17-4PH is well suited for expanding industrial applications across a range of sectors, including medical devices and surgical instruments, aerospace and defense, oil and gas filtration, and high-precision tooling and manufacturing.

Jorgensen Introduces Sustainable Conveyor, Material Handling, Coolant, Filtration Solutions

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Jorgensen Conveyer and Filtration Solutions announces a lineup for conveyor, material handling, coolant and filtration solutions, including the EcoFilter80 self-cleaning system, the PermaClean system and others. 

The Workholding is the Hardest Part

Derek Korn | Production Machining

Finding a way to fixture contoured marine propellors proved to be this shop’s biggest challenge in developing an effective automated machining and turning cell.

Lindner Recyclingtech Founds Subsidiary in India

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

Lindner Recyclingtech Bharat will seek to meet growing need for waste solutions in India.

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Mold Components

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold components enable molds to work as they are the mechanisms used to deliver a quality end product.  Access exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, various mold component products, services and more.  

Methods Machine Tools Promotes Vice President of Engineering and Development

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Methods Machine Tools Inc. has promoted James Van Buskirk to the role of vice president of engineering and development.

SwiftCarb Cutter Bodies Improve Performance, Repeatability

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: SwiftCarb showcases its 180-Degree Corner Rounding Series with multiple grades, coatings and radius sizes to boost productivity based on individual material cutting conditions.

Trak Machine Tools Lathes Offer Compact, Heavy Duty Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: The Trak TC2 and the Trak TC820si are compact lathes designed for production applications.

Sistemas de sujeción de Jergens permiten el mecanizado continuo automatizado

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Gama ampliada de soluciones modulares de sujeción de cambio rápido y capacidades de automatización de Jergens Inc.

Siemens Cybersecurity Software Identifies Vulnerable Assets

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Sinec Security Guard software automatically assigns known cybersecurity vulnerabilities to production assets.

Roboze Joins America Makes Consortium

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The collaboration with America Makes will focus on enhancing manufacturing capabilities and strengthening supply chain resilience through additive manufacturing.