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Color Masterbatches for Optical Fiber Cable PBT Jacketing
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Ampacet’s ElTech line now includes a range of high-performance masterbatches based on a PBT carrier resin.
Grado de torneado Horn rinde en aplicaciones de dureza variable
Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México
La nueva calidad SG66, de Horn, fue desarrollada para torneado de piezas con zonas de dureza variable.
Machining’s Impact on Sustainability
| Production Machining
Individual elements of the machining process such as machine tools, tooling and even CAD/CAM software play a role in overall machine shop sustainability. Observing the entire process especially when it comes to their influences on energy usage is key.
A Processor's Perspective: What's Driving Growth in Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming
| Plastics Technology
Key factors for the progress are innovative materials, advanced automation and precision engineering.
How to Clean and Maintain Molds With Intricate Conformal Cooling Channels
| MoldMaking Technology
A water-based, eco-friendly plastic mold cleaning system helps Rankine-Hinman Manufacturing restore flow rates and avoid big-ticket failures on complex and costly molds.
Audi anuncia inversión de 1,000 millones de euros en Puebla
| Modern Machine Shop México
Audi México inició la instalación de infraestructura y equipamiento para la manufactura del Audi e-tron.
SprutCAM Software Update Enhances Robot Support
Chris Pasion | Production Machining
The update includes Profile Mode for lathe operations, enabling users to now adjust the chamfer angle in profile cycle based on the 3D model.
Hexagon Scanner Enables Flexible Inspection of Complex Parts
Grace Stubbins | Modern Machine Shop
Hexagon delivers the SmartScan VR800 structured light scanner, providing the flexibility for 3D part inspection via a software-adjustable variable resolution functionality.
Straight-Edge Insert Design Addresses Chip Control, Consistency
| MoldMaking Technology
Kennametal expands the application range of the Stellram 7792VX portfolio to meet a broader range of needs for mold and die.
Rigid, unfaced foams support high core performance
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
CAMX 2024: Closed-cell Elfoam products offered by Elliott Co. of Indianapolis offer a number of benefits, making it flexible from large-volume to one-off composites projects.
Siemens Energy hints at 21-MW wind turbine development
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
Several new sources say that Siemens has told customers its largest wind turbine yet may be introduced by the end of the decade.
Honda begins production of 2025 CR-V e:FCEV with Type 4 hydrogen tanks in U.S.
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld
Model includes new technologies produced at Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, which is part of Honda hydrogen business strategy that includes Class 8 trucks.
REGENT progresses seaglider prototype development, prepares for crewed testing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld
All-electric composites-intensive maritime craft will enhance coastal transportation capabilities by mid-decade.
Thin Wall Ultrasonic Bonding Technology for Automotive
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
NPE2024: Dukane’s new Ultrasonic Thin Wall welding system is well suited for welding applications of PP to PP TD25 painted parts.
Titanium Cheaper Than Aluminum? The Cool Parts Show All Access
Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing
General Atomics’ Steve Fournier describes how directed energy deposition makes titanium economical for aircraft structural components.
Open Mind Technologies CAD/CAM Software Suite Enhances Intelligent Workflow
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Open Mind Technologies showcases its hyperMill CAD/CAM software with enhancements to its toolpath capabilities, overall functionality and more.
Flame-Retardant PP Compounds
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Sirmax North America now offers a broad range of these compounds within three key product families
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Rego-Fix Toolholding, Metrology Products Increase Accuracy and Efficiency
Jessica Pompili | Modern Machine Shop
IMTS 2024: Rego-Fix introduces automated tool clamping units, spindle drawbar force testing tool for increased efficiency and accuracy in measurement.
Thermal Transfer Ribbons With Holographic Effects for Packaging
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Leonhard Kurz’s new TTR Nova has diffractive structures for futuristic designs.
Volkmann vHub 250 Metal Powder Storage System Automates Buffering, Intermediate Storage
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
The vHub 250 metal powder storage system can operate as a stand-alone unit or within a closed loop system in both normal air environments and under inert conditions as an option.
Data Acquisition Software Extended to More Weathering Testing Instruments
Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology
Atlas’ has extended its web-based WXView II R2 system to Suntest and Xenotest weathering testers.
U.S. Army Selects 3YourMind Software to Identify Parts Suited for Additive Manufacturing
Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing
As part of the initial effort, 3YourMind software will analyze up to 10,000 selected parts and evaluate them based on technical feasibility, lead time and cost. That will give the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center greater insight as to which spare parts are strong use cases for additive manufacturing.