Máquina de cinco ejes de Mazak ofrece multitarea híbrida

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Los cinco ejes híbridos multitarea aportan procesos sustractivos y aditivos a los fabricantes de moldes

Educational Grant and Student Scholarships Open

| Plastics Technology

The Society of Plastics Engineers’ Mold Technologies division is accepting applications for a $5,000 educational grant and a new $3,000 student scholarship honoring Glenn Beall.
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Shelton Machinery Launches TSM Group

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Shelton Machinery, Concept Machinery and Municipal Machinery have partnered to form TSM Group, a new parent organization under which the three companies will now operate.

Rock West delivers high-precision composite support tube for particle detection

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Large carbon fiber and honeycomb core component, known as the barrel timing layer (BLT) tracker support tube, was delivered to Purdue as part of an upgrade to CERN’s general-purpose proton-proton collision detector for space research.

Hexcel, Arkema present CFRTP aerospace demonstrator in HAICoPAS

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Project optimized design and production of UD composite tapes reinforced with a PEKK matrix, using a continuous in-situ welding (ISW) assembly system.

HRC Group expands footprint in Europe with Compositex integration

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Italy-based composites manufacturer completes HRC’s services in supporting initial design to product development to final delivery.

Electric Servo Cylinder Enables Detailed Valve Pin Control, Energy Efficiency

| Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Yudo USA features Yu Drive II Eco, a compact solution that doesn’t require a separate controller, operating only by combining injection machine signals.

Strategic Workforce Management Supports the Moldmaking Industry

| MoldMaking Technology

NPE2024: Kruse presents its workforce management framework for optimized organization and management of human resources. 
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Strategic Workforce Management Supports the Moldmaking Industry

Grace Stubbins | Plastics Technology

NPE2024: Kruse presents its workforce management framework for optimized organization and management of human resources. 
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MARS Center grows LFAM capabilities with JuggerBot 3D Tradesman Series

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

P3-44 pellet-fed 3D printer is capable of leveraging a range of fiber-reinforced composite materials, to be used for the production of high-fidelity components in aerospace and defense.

Owens Corning initiates review of strategic alternatives for glass fiber business

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Owens Corning considers alternative options like a potential sale or spin-off as part of its transformative move to strengthen its position in building and construction materials.

PPG supports AMPP's EMERG Programs for future innovators

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

PPG contribution will support several AMPP programs designed to foster education and innovation in coatings and corrosion.
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Motion Industries Appoints Senior VP of Strategy, Markets

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Chris Cleland will lead Motion’s strategy development for its business groups, as well as the e-commerce and digital teams.

Kitamura Expands Presence in Mexico With Hi-Tec CNC Partnership

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Hi-Tec CNC will offer the full range of Kitamura products and services, including high-precision vertical, horizontal, double-column and five-axis machining centers.

Paperless Parts Software Streamlines Quoting Process

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The software streamlines repetitive, error-prone tasks associated with request for quote intake and prep work, allowing estimators to focus on high-value activities.

Suite de programación robótica introduce mejoras y funciones ampliadas

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

SprutCAM Tech lanza la actualización 17.0.10 para SprutCAM X, la cual introduce funcionalidades mejoradas, correcciones de errores y mejoras diseñadas.

ERP and Process Changes Increase Shop’s Revenue 64% YoY

Evan Doran | Modern Machine Shop

Implementing ProShop has led to a massive process overhaul at Marzilli Machine. From 2020 to 2021, revenue increased 64% without capital investment.

CONALEP inicia proyecto de capacitación en electromovilidad en Jalisco

| Modern Machine Shop México

La fase uno del proyecto consiste en un entrenamiento de 32 horas y 49 módulos relacionados con la aplicación de procedimientos básicos de movilidad en vehículos eléctricos.

PolySource Enters into Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Asaclean Purging Compounds

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

This strategic alliance is expected to enhance resin distribution efficiency and customer success.

Thin Wall Injection Molding PE Portfolio Expanded

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

NPE 2024: NOVA Chemicals has expanded its TWIM PE offerings with Surpass IFs 730 and Ifs932 high-melt injection molding grades  

Gardner Business Index - February 2024: 47.2

Jan Schafer | Gardner Intelligence

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) was up 1.1 points, the highest it has been in ten months.

At NPE, Cypet to Show Latest Achievements in Large PET Containers

Matthew Naitove | Plastics Technology

Maker of one-stage ISBM machines will show off new sizes and styles of handled and stackable PET containers, including novel interlocking products.