Allied Machine & Engineering Furthers Sustainability Efforts

Jessica Pompili | Production Machining

Allied Machine aims to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels.

Universal test system, testing fixtures provide standardized composites testing

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: MTS Systems showcases the Criterion 43 universal test system with a custom software interface, as well as composites testing fixtures and contact and noncontact extensometers. 

Covestro apuesta por economía circular con componentes biológicos

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

Covestro reporta que está innovando con procesos de reciclaje avanzados y materias primas biológicas, fortaleciendo su compromiso con la economía circular.

Grupo Hi-Tec y Eplus3D anuncian alianza estratégica

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

Grupo Hi-Tec detalla que la alianza estratégica es para la distribución exclusiva en México de impresoras 3D de metal de la marca Eplus3D.

Biesterfeld becomes exclusive distributor for Gen 2 Carbon

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recycled carbon fiber products will be introduced to new markets and industries via Biesterfield’s international network.

Harper International to build scientific line for pitch carbon fiber

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pilot-scale equipment will be used by InnoTech Alberta starting in 2025 as part of the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge, producing bitumen-derived carbon fiber.

Ultra-light woven reinforcement fabrics enhance space-grade parts

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: TeXtreme is showcasing its TeXtreme 0/90 woven fabrics, demonstrated through customer Kerberos Engineering’s satellite solar array.

Composites industry activity continued to contract faster in June

Jan Schafer | CompositesWorld

Composites Fabricating’s second month of contraction, also reflected in other industry segments, suggests larger factors are at play.  

Zenvo unveils composites-intensive Aurora hypercar models in U.K.

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Aurora Agil and Tur are making a European public debut, backed by carbon fiber bodywork and Formula 1-derived technology.

Henkel Presents Cleaner and Coater Technology

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Henkel's white paper details a one-step cleaner and coater technology for metal pretreatment, reducing process steps, energy use, and water consumption.

How Do You AI?

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

Artificial intelligence tools can help finishing businesses function better. Here are some suggestions on where to start.

Push-Button DED System Aims for Machine Shop Workflow in Metal Additive Manufacturing

Peter Zelinski | Modern Machine Shop

Meltio M600 metal 3D printer employs probing, quick-change workholding and wire material stock to permit production in coordination with CNC machines.

Líderes discuten economía circular del plástico en Colombia

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, Cempre Colombia y el Ministerio de Ambiente organizaron un foro sobre la Ley 2232 de plásticos de un solo uso, reuniendo a líderes empresariales y gubernamentales.  

En Querétaro inauguran laboratorio de innovación y electromovilidad

| Modern Machine Shop México

Ubicado en la Universidad Politécnica de Santa Rosa Jáuregui, el laboratorio permitirá la investigación y desarrollo de motores y sistemas de vehículos eléctricos.

Renishaw Metal AM System Reduces Build Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: The RenAM 500 Ultra metal AM system features optimized optical, chamber and gas-flow design with the addition of the productivity-boosting Tempus technology.

Allied Machine & Engineering Furthers Sustainability Efforts

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

Allied Machine aims to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of solar panels.

Blow Molder with a Mission: CKS Packaging Shares Gains Of Its Phenomenal Growth

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

From three machines in 1986 to 27 plants nationwide today, this family-owned processor has prospered through unwavering customer service, committed employees and dedicated service to its community.
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Building the Digital Inventory

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Würth Additive Group recently announced a strategic partnership with Raise3D and Henkel to simplify digital inventory applications. Here’s a refresher on how the company is laying the foundation for on-demand manufacturing enabled by additive.

Marubeni Citizen-Cincom Accessories Provide Faster Cycle Times

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Marubeni Citizen-Cincom is showcasing a range of machining accessories designed to work intuitively with Citizen machines.

Digital Readout Device Enhances Hole Boring Precision

| MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Tight-tolerance-diameter mold and die operations are aided through Allied Machine’s Wohlhaupter 3ETECH+ external digital module providing improved visibility.

AI-Powered Robotic Solutions Support High-Mix Finishing

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

AI startup offers automation innovations for high-mix, high-variability, manual surface finishing applications.

New Bottle Base for Nitrogen-Dosed Products in 100% rPET

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Sidel’s new StarLITE-R Nitro offers an alternative to petaloid bases with equal performance in a wide range of 100% rPET bottle sizes.