Hypertherm Associates Appoints New President, COO

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Aaron Brandt has taken on the position of president and chief operating officer, and the company plans for him to succeed current CEO Ryan Smith at the end of the year.

Fastener selection for composite materials

| CompositesWorld

How to navigate terminology, materials and functionality in choosing the right fastener for components or assemblies involving composite materials.

Precision Machining Technology Review: January 2024

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Production Machining’s January 2024 technology showcase includes some of the latest technology from Monaghan Tooling Group, Okuma America, Tungaloy, Cortec Corp., Fixtureworks and T.J Davies Co. Inc.

EOS, AM Solutions Join Forces to Automate AM Process Chain

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The partnership aims to take selective laser sintering to the next level on an industrial scale with automated, economical and highly efficient postprocessing — without compromising quality and reproducibility.

End Mills, Drills, Inserts and More for Mold Building Needs

| MoldMaking Technology

This list of cutting tool-related products that MMT editors have recently published provide readers a good look at what is being offered in the industry for their everyday operations.  

LSR Molder Invests in Canadian Operation

| Plastics Technology

Starlim is investing $10.4 million in its London, Ontario, LSR injection molding site, with plans to add 26 jobs.

At NPE2024, Follow These Megatrends in Materials and Additives

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

Offerings range from recycled, biobased, biodegradable  and monomaterial structures that enhance recyclability to additives that are more efficient, sustainable and safer to use.  

Greenleaf destaca sus fresas Xsytin360

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

Las fresas de mango de cerámica maciza de Greenleaf proporcionan altos índices de remoción de metal.

Volkmann vLoader Automatically Transfers Metal Powders to 3D Printers

Angela Osborne | Additive Manufacturing

The conveyor ensures continuous flow of powders to 3D printers for consistent, unattended production.

Lanzan Red Estatal de Clústers en Querétaro

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

La Secretaría de Desarrollo Sustentable de Querétaro impulsa la colaboración entre clústers para fortalecer la economía y atraer inversiones. El Clúster de Plástico hará parte de la iniciativa.  

Hybrid Control Makes Lights-Out EDM More Accessible

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

This CNC enables EDMs to switch between G-code and an integrated CAM system to adapt to changing conditions and make lights-out manufacturing more attainable.

Nidec Machining Center Accommodates Heavy Workpieces

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

The MV16BxII double-column machining center features a high-rigidity structure than can suppress deflection, and is capable of stable machining even in high-speed operations.

Milling Cutters for Ceramic Inserts Offer Extreme Toughness

| MoldMaking Technology

The Walter M2472 and M2473 milling cutter bodies accept ceramic button inserts for machining at high cutting speeds.

Hexagon unveils PV Elite 26 updates for pressure vessel design, analysis

| CompositesWorld

Comprehensive software now comes with enhanced workflows, codes and connections for pressure vessel design, evaluation and analysis.

Precise Tooling Solutions Promotes, Welcomes Dedicated Craftsmen to Team

| MoldMaking Technology

Followed by business success in 2023, the 2020 MMT Leadtime Leader winner shines a light on three experienced employees that will continue to grow and evolve its moldmaking business.

Syensqo renews sustainability partnership with Ellen MacArthur

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The three-year strategic collaboration will help boost the company’s growth, reinforce its commitments to become carbon neutral by 2040 and innovate more circular chemicals and materials.

Smith-Wyden Tax Framework to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

| MoldMaking Technology

Bipartisan, bicameral tax framework advocated by NTMA and PMA seeks to reinstate several tax provisions for small- and medium-sized businesses to remain competitive.

Reciclaje inclusivo reduce emisiones de CO2 en Latinoamérica

Suset Carlos Campos | Plastics Technology México

De acuerdo con Latitud R, el reciclaje inclusivo evitaría la emisión de hasta 195 toneladas de CO2 al año por cada organización que lo practica.

New Partnership Advances Development of Autonomous Manufacturing Cell

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

Trak Machine Tools has partnered with Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology to support the development and use of a fully integrated, autonomous manufacturing platform.

The Promise of a New Access-to-Capital Model

| Production Machining

A free online loan prequalification tool currently offered in Colorado with the potential for introduction to other U.S. markets can enable manufacturers to more easily finance new technologies including automation equipment.

“Smart Nanocomposites” for Vehicle, Wearable Electronics and Buildings

Lilli Manolis Sherman | Plastics Technology

OCSiAl’s graphene nanotubes combined with a TPU to fabricate nanocomposite sheets that can harvest electrical energy from sources of waste heat.  

Turkish Company Expands Into PET Recycling With New Line

| Plastics Technology

PET Washing Line From Herbold Meckesheim Will Enable Bottle-to-Bottle Operation