Women in Finishing Forum Tours Regal Boats

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

This month’s Photo Finish features a finishing process on a Regal boat. 

Machine Tool Drawbar Made With Additive Manufacturing Saves DMG MORI 90% Lead Time and 67% CO2 Emission

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

A new production process for the multimetal drawbar replaces an outsourced plating step with directed energy deposition, performing this DED along with roughing, finishing and grinding on a single machine.

A3D Manufacturing Opens Phoenix Headquarters

Matt Stonecash | Plastics Technology

On-demand manufacturer triples its capacity for advanced additive manufacturing and Multi Jet Fusion printing.

Your CNC Machine Shop's Appearance Matters

Derek Korn | Production Machining

An architect who designed a machine shop’s new facility to offer a more modern and inviting look walks through the process and offers advice for other manufacturers considering such a makeover.

Hexagon Handheld Scanners Enable Measurement Flexibility

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

AtlasScan Max and MarvelScan enable measurement of parts where metrology has not traditionally been used, including applications in automotive, rail, industrial equipment and general manufacturing.

Knurling, Marking Tools Meet Mold Marking Requirements

Jessica Pompili | MoldMaking Technology

IMTS 2024: Platinum Tooling displays Quick knurling and marking tools from Hommel & Keller for the marking of a wide range of workpiece diameters.

Innovation in Plating on Plastic

Scott Francis | Plastics Technology

Plating on advanced plastics solution offers improved adhesion, temperature resistance and cost savings.

Borealis recibe aprobación de FDA para plásticos reciclados

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

  Borealis recibió la aprobación de la FDA para utilizar Borcycle M en la fabricación de envases de grado alimenticio, como parte de su compromiso con la promoción de materiales reciclados y soluciones sostenibles.  

Insertos de Sandvik Coromant proporcionan un torneado estable de componentes aeroespaciales

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Sandvik Coromant presenta dos nuevos grados de insertos de deposición física por vapor, adecuados para mecanizar componentes aeroespaciales típicos.

Doosan Bobcat construye planta de producción en Nuevo León

| Modern Machine Shop México

Con una inversión de 300 millones de dólares, Doosan Bobcat construirá una planta de producción para atender la creciente demanda del mercado norteamericano.

Medical Grade PBT for Injection Molding of High-Precision Parts

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

SABIC’s high-flow, biocompatible Valox HX 325HP developed for diabetes management devices.

IHEA Announces Keynote at the Industrial Heating Decarbonization Summit

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Dr. Avi Shultz, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO), will provide the keynote address at its first Industrial Heating Decarbonization Summit to be held Oct. 28-30 at the Conrad Indianapolis.

Vitracoat Unveils New Production Facility and Innovation Research Center in Houston

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

The successful event  showcased Vitracoat’s cutting-edge capabilities and reinforced the company's role as a pioneer in the powder coating industry.

Precision universal testers optimize materials testing, analysis

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: Fast and flexible AGX-V2 Series by Shimadzu provides more intelligent operability for testing tasks, supporting composites, plastics, metals and finished products.

Polymer systems facilitate architectural, structural repair and protection

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: ChemCo Systems’ products are designed to install, protect or repair concrete, steel, wood as well as composite systems.

AOC facility renovations strengthens U.K. composites backing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Since the purchase of its Haverhill facility in 2022, AOC’s team has been upgrading equipment, processes and layout, in addition to building its certifications, to enhance its industry support.

CoreTech, Xnovo bring 3D imaging to Moldex3D molding software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Moldex3D users will now be able to conduct accurate 3D fiber orientation simulations using calibrated fiber parameters.

Airbus presents unmanned Wingman concept

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Fighter jet model unveiled at ILA Berlin, made from an iron structure and composite outer skin, will deliver more tactical options, supporting future combat missions.

Halogen-free ATH additives target thermoset composites

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

CAMX 2024: The Cimbar Polyfill, PolyJet and Optiload ATH lines are flame-retardant, smoke-suppressant solutions offered in various particle sizes for any industrial application.  

Top Shop Tops Turnaround Times

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

With customer service experience in his background, this powder coater started his shop on a whim and has grown the business by keeping clients’ needs at the forefront.

Is Automation More Effective Than Size for Serial Production 3D Printing?

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

Micro Factory has developed an mSLA system that incorporates cleaning, curing and part ejection, not to mention 100 empty build plates, into the frame of a desktop machine. The result is a small unit for large-scale production.

Fictiv expande su capacidad de manufactura en México

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

La compañía Fictiv, especializada en fabricación a través de una red global de socios, apuesta por México como un centro estratégico para sus operaciones, con planes de desarrollar capacidades de moldeo por inyección en el país y fabricar herramientas localmente para el mercado norteamericano.