Volvo construirá una planta para la fabricación de camiones pesados en México

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

El objetivo del Grupo Volvo es aumentar su capacidad de producción de camiones pesados en Norteamérica.

Tungaloy CBN Inserts Boost Productivity in Hard Part Turning

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The company has upgraded its MiniForceTurn by introducing 30 new DXGQ/U0703 inserts with brazed CBN tips and an HP chipbreaker.

Who Says You Can’t Go (to the) Home (office) Again?

Jan Schafer | GROW

Meet Amy Schaub, Market Research Associate with the Intelligence Team since November 2022.  What you may not know is that this gig isn’t Amy’s first with the company.  Last week I sat down with Amy to learn more about her career journey, including how she became a Gardner boomerang and what it’s been like.

Surface Roughness Tester, Software-Supported CMM Simplify Moldmaking

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Mitutoyo America addresses increasingly complex mold design testing with SJ-210/SJ-410 surface roughness testers and the MiSTAR CMM, geared toward inline automation.

Carcasas que protegen los procesos robóticos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las carcasas de Hemco Corp están diseñadas para proteger los procesos robóticos de la contaminación y al personal de las emanaciones peligrosas.

PHA-Based Compounds for Compostable Film Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: CJ Biomaterials launches two Phact PHA/PLA compounds for blown, cast and MDO film applications.

Additives for Boosting Performance and Sustainability of PE and PP Packaging

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: Milliken’s UltraGuard 2.0 boosts barrier performance in HDPE and LLDPE while Hyperform HPN 58ei  improves properties of PP FDA-approved sheet and thermoformed packaging.  

Robotic Speed and Precision on Display

Tony Deligio | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Sepro’s S5-25 Speed and 5X-25 robots work together in an interactive NPE2024 display to show the company’s range of automation capabilities.

Arburg se reúne con embajador mexicano para explorar oportunidades

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

La visita del embajador mexicano a las instalaciones de Arburg en Alemania promovió la inversión y la cooperación, fortaleciendo los lazos entre ambos países para impulsar el crecimiento económico y la innovación.

HeaterTek Welcomes National Sales Manager

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Kyle Faulman joins the company with over 30 years of experience in the metal finishing industry. 

'Hybrid' Die Design Eliminates Weld Lines, Cuts Stagnation

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Newest extrusion tool retains benefits of previous design and adds features to boost quality.    

Noble Gas awarded $500K for conformable, compressed gas storage tanks

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

DOE MAKE IT prize supports U.S.-based manufacturing of clean energy technology components for a diverse range of market applications.

Belotti, Cosberg partner for advanced automated assembly solutions

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Italy-based companies merge technological know-how to develop novel systems for the processing and assembly of light alloys and carbon fiber components.

Moldmaker Showcases Molding Equipment for LSR, Injection Molds

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: M.R. Mold showcases its proprietary line of products for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and plastic injection molds alongside four industry partners.  

Electroimpact offers variable spot size laser AFP 4.0 technology

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Patented process technology increases quality, reliability and machine utilization for composite laminate production.  

Production Tracking Software Enables Smart Factory Functionalities

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Wintriss is demonstrating the advanced features behind its ShopFloorConnect software and ShopFloorTracker hardware, key to capturing, tracking and managing data collection.

Valve Gate Nozzle Enhances Direct Side Gating Capabilities

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Ewikon is introducing the pro Edge VG range which sets new benchmarks in terms of ease of maintenance, gate quality and flexible use.

Production Tracking Software Enables Smart Factory Functionalities

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Wintriss is demonstrating the advanced features behind its ShopFloorConnect software and ShopFloorTracker hardware, which are key to capturing, tracking and managing data collection.

CO2-Reducing Pretreatment Solutions and Zinc Flake Coatings

| Products Finishing

The pretreatment process includes a low-temperature, long life cleaner, near neutral pH descale, zirconium pretreatment and ambient temperature adhesion promoter. 

How to Customize an Interoperable Software Solution for Your Moldmaking Process

| MoldMaking Technology

A connected software solution streamlines the moldmaking process by providing a unified source of design data, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors, with five key steps benefiting from this integration.

Sumitomo Turning Grade Provides Long Tool Life in Cast Iron Applications

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The AC4125K turning grade is designed to lower overall tool usage and tool-change frequency while providing stable, long tool life in cast iron applications.

Rainer Armbruster: Pioneer of Injection Cube Molds

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology

Discover how Rainer Armbruster, inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame in 2024, has become an icon in moldmaking, revolutionizing the injection molding industry with his groundbreaking cube mold technology.