Kautex targets automotive sustainability with Green+ materials

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Composite materials line, made with 20% biomass materials and/or 25% recycled materials, demonstrates the Tier 1’s focus on sourcing sustainable materials and meeting its Sustainability Roadmap.  

Herramientas de fresado Horn incorporan insertos de carburo de doble filo

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Para el tallado de engranajes, Horn amplía su portafolio de herramientas, incluidos tipos para el fresado de ejes de tomas de fuerza (PTO).

Sciaky Manufactures Critical EBAM Component for Intuitive Machines’ Moon Landing

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The Sciaky engine component was the upper section of the IM-1 lander’s main engine nozzle, which provided the main source of thrust for descent in the February 2024 mission to the Moon.

Open House Showcases Technology Ahead of IMTS

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Zoller’s open house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, provided attendees with a glimpse of the connectivity and efficiency the company’s products offer to users.

Elmec celebra su 50º aniversario: un hito en el sector metalmecánico de México

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Elmec conmemoró su 50º aniversario con un evento especial en sus instalaciones de Pachuca de Soto, Hidalgo. La celebración, que reunió a 270 asistentes, fue una muestra de la trayectoria exitosa de la empresa, consolidada a lo largo de medio siglo como fabricante de herramientas de corte rotativo y servicios personalizados de alta calidad.

Enkador impresiona con innovaciones en reciclaje en PRSE Europe

María Natalia Ortega Leyva | Plastics Technology México

Enkador, empresa ecuatoriana, presentó en PRSE Europa resinas recicladas de alta calidad y una experiencia de realidad virtual para explorar su planta de reciclaje.

Prepackaged Automation by Molders for Molders

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Noble Plastics highlighted three post-molding product offerings based on its experience with automated parts handling.

Novel Injection Unit’s Commercial Debut

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Md Plastics is now offering for sale injection machines incorporating its novel Inject-EX injection-unit design with an inline screw and plunger. 

Sunnen Presents Vertical Honing Systems for Increased Process Control

Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Sunnen presents its SV-3000 series vertical honing machines with Sunnen2 system control and OPC protocol for minimized setup times, automatic cycles and robotic load/unload for mid- to high-production part production.

Using Data to Pinpoint Cosmetic Defect Causes in Injection Molded Parts

| Plastics Technology

Taking a step back and identifying the root cause of a cosmetic flaw can help molders focus on what corrective actions need to be taken.

COPVs designed, qualified for demanding aerospace, automotive applications

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Hexagon Purus showcases its portfolio of Type 3 and 4 COPVs which can be configured to meet a variety of needs.

Beckers Group Reveals Leadership Changes

Jenn Cammel | Products Finishing

Beckers Group restructures its global regions and leadership, appointing new positions for three regions.

Technology Review and Sourcing Guide 2024: Machining

| MoldMaking Technology

Understanding both traditional and advanced machining techniques is vital to overcoming various dimensional and finish challenges associated with mold machining. Access more information about machining in this exclusive, online-only content, including a suppliers list, machining products and more.

EDM Performance Accessories’ Tilt and Slide Rail and Fixturing System Simplifies Part Removal

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

With a simple tilt of the plate in EDM Performance Accessories’ Tilt and Slide rail and fixturing system, the parts naturally fall away from the plate and easily drop off.

Desktop Metal’s Production System P-1 Features Optional Reactive Safety Kit

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The kit features ATEX-rated components, as well as critical hardware and software updates that enable safe printing of ultrafine powders.

Index Corp. Turnkey Solutions Provide Flexible Manufacturing Performance

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: Index's C200 FANUC features powerful twin spindles that achieve rapid material removal.

United Grinding Solutions Enable Precise Production

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

IMTS 2024: United Grinding showcases a range of precision grinding solutions.

Data Matrix Codes Offer Cutting Tool Traceability

Lori Beckman | Production Machining

A company’s quest to discover errors in a manufacturing process has led to printing data matrix codes on its cutting tools that provide a wealth of information for both the user and this cutting tool manufacturer.

Walter Boring Bars Provide Fast, Precise Tool Changes

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Walter QuadFit cylindrical modular interface enables quick and easy replacement of exchangeable heads.

Formable, reusable tooling achieves complex composite parts

Jessica Pompili | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Hawthorn Composites is displaying an inner and outer tail boom and a multi-chamber composite trailing edge control surface, enabled via its Smart Tooling solution.

ITHEC 2024 finalizes conference program, features CW panel on TPC certification for future airframes

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

The International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites on Oct. 9-10, 2024 features top speakers and sessions on novel TPC technologies and applications in automotive, aerospace, hydrogen and more.

4th of July: A Time to Remember

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

It’s July 4th, and as we in the U.S. celebrate with picnics and barbecues with family and friends, let’s remember the men and women who serve our country.