Avances en medición, control de calidad e inspección en la manufactura

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

La última edición de EMO Hannover presentó innovaciones en medición y control de calidad con tecnologías de Zeiss, Renishaw, Blum-Novotest, Gleason, Klingelnberg y Walter que prometen transformar la manufactura hacia una mayor eficiencia y precisión.

Multiplicadores de velocidad 1:4 disponibles para tornos de herramienta viva

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Platinum Tooling ofrece disponibilidad inmediata de su más reciente línea de multiplicadores de velocidad de herramienta viva 1:4.

Crecen indicadores manufactureros en Nuevo León

Mauricio Pineda | Modern Machine Shop México

En Nuevo León, ocho de nueve indicadores manufactureros presentaron expansión al inicio de año, en los que se destaca el Índice de Nuevos Pedidos con un incremento de ocho puntos.

Ecovadis reconoce a Perstorp entre el 5 % superior en sostenibilidad

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

Descubra cómo el compromiso de Perstorp con la sostenibilidad les ha valido una medalla de oro de EcoVadis, lo que los sitúa en el 5 % superior de la industria.

How ERP Drives Data-Based Decisions through the Business

| MoldMaking Technology

Bill Hencak, Technical Sales and Frank Powell, Account Manager for Delta Mold Inc. share three key features/functions of ERP and three tips to successfully implement ERP companywide. 

Modern Dispersions Expands Masterbatch Production in Georgia

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

The first phase of this multifaceted expansion boosts the company’s production by 100 million lb/yr.  

Regulatory Changes Drive Cleaning Companies' Collaboration

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Hubbard-Hall and Jayco Cleaning Technologies have collaborated to develop a solution for new regulatory changes.

Koyo Machinery se fusiona con JTEKT Machinery

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Esta fusión integra formalmente a Koyo en la infraestructura operativa de JTEKT Machinery, lo que amplía su capacidad de servicio y soporte al cliente.

NPE 2024: el mayor encuentro de bioplásticos en América

Ángela Andrea Castro | Plastics Technology México

Con más de 45 expositores especializados en bioplásticos, la NPE 2024 promete ser una ventana al futuro de los plásticos sustentables.

SPE Extrusion Holding Screw Design TopCon

| Plastics Technology

June conference to focus on single- and twin-screw design for all extrusion processes.  

How to Start a Hot-Runner Mold That Has No Tip Insulators

| Plastics Technology

Here's a method to assist with efficient dark-to-light color changes on hot-runner systems that are hot-tipped.

Implicit Modeling for Additive Manufacturing

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

Some software tools now use this modeling strategy as opposed to explicit methods of representing geometry. Here’s how it works, and why it matters for additive manufacturing. 

A Tale About an Automation Solution Discovered in Production Machining

Derek Korn | Production Machining

A CNC Swiss production supervisor took to LinkedIn to describe how he discovered a rotary parts collector in the pages of our publication and has since purchased and benefited from it.

Sintered, Porous Mold Steel Eliminates Gas Buildup

| MoldMaking Technology

Molder’s World highlights its acclaimed Vortex self-venting mold steel, which uses a system of microscopic, interconnected pores to optimize molding processes.

Airbus ramps up A350-1000F freighter developments, manufacture

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Widebody freighter brings enhanced fuel burn, CO2 emissions and economics compared to other offerings, in addition to adding volume, range and payload.  

Hot Runner Processes Commodity Resins for Cost-Sensitive Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Mold-Masters’ EcoONE series hot runner system is optimized for consumer goods, small home appliances, basic automotive components and other applications.

Eve Air Mobility brings on Aciturri, Crouzet as eVTOL suppliers

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Pilot controls and wing components will be covered by Crouzet and Aciturri, respectively, as first prototype production begins. 

Digital Composites Factory joint venture to grow thermoplastics manufacturing

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Together, AFPT, Alformet and New Frontier Technologies are fostering a productive environment for development of well-designed thermoplastic composites via automation, innovative design and advanced 3D expertise.

iWarriors West Coast Golf Event Raises $17,500 for Veterans

| MoldMaking Technology

The 2024 iWarriors Annual West Coast Golf Outing, hosted by M.R. Mold & Engineering, raised $17,500 for wounded combat veterans despite inclement weather, featuring heartfelt testimonials and gratitude towards sponsors, highlighting the impact of the iWarriors initiative.  

Index Corp. Lathes Feature Upgraded Toolholder Magazines

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The Index B400/B500 and Traub TNA400/TNA500 lathes are equipped with the VDI40 radial turret with 18 toolholders.

Maximize the Cooling Capacity of Your Extrusion Line

Jim Frankland | Plastics Technology

Maximizing output in extrusion requires a thorough understanding of not only the cooling requirements of the extruder but of the extrudate as well.  

Bill Rickenbaugh Joins Carlisle as Account Manager

Lori Beckman | Products Finishing

Rickenbaugh has over 30 years of finishing experience, most recently as senior finish improvement specialist for Masterbrand Cabinets.